CIVIL WAR PROJECT

Civil War Project   -   Due Date  March 12

Assignment:  Research a battle or person connected with the Civil War.  We will use computers to research during class, but you need to also look in books and on computer for additional information.  Give facts pertaining to the person or battle.  Construct poster with pictures and facts.  Make the poster colorful, interesting, and eye-catching! 

Your report, which will also be given orally in front of the class, will count as a test grade. 

The poster will also count as a test grade.  Neatness counts!!

CRITERIA:

Person:  Date and place of birth; connection to the War; what battles was he involved in; what did this person do to make a difference in the war; any other pertinent information.  We do not need information about marriage, kids, etc.  All we are interested in is his connection with the War. 

Battle:  Place; date of battle or battles; significance to the outcome of the war; persons connected with the battle; any other significant information. 

Poster:  Neatness; eye-appealing; information and pictures correct; Information presented on poster in correct manner; overall look of the poster.

Oral Report – correct information; ability to tell about the person or battle; able to answer questions pertaining to the subject; interesting (not boring!). 

If you have any questions, please see me.  Make this fun and interesting!!