Project #1
FAMILY HERITAGE AND ROOTS
Dear
student,
We have a great
heritage in this country. We will be
studying the different
nationalities and heritage
that
make up our nation. Your project will
have you
research and discover your
family roots and
background. You are to
identify, organize your own
family roots and/or
tree.
DUE
DATE:
5 weeks
1.
Family Tree/Poster:
Poster size, picture of
family or members, along with the following items:
1.
name(s)
2.
map(s)
3.
flag(s)
4. décor
5.
*family crest *If any, if not make one of your
own.
(best poster
+5 points voted by class)
33 POINTS
2.
Paper/Essay:
Go as far back as you can. You
can use one or both parents. Research your name if you are having trouble
obtaining information. Tell about any interesting stories, education,
social involvements (clubs and
activities), party
affiliations,
issues that faced them as they came to America the, how they met, and
meaning of name and family crest. (8.5x11 plain
white/color
paper.) Typed. Double spaced.
33 POINTS
3.
Oral Presentation:
About
a 5 min in-class presentation on what you discovered and what you came up with
in light of facts and your family heritage. Explain your name, the regions
your name came from and the flags as well. You can bring articles like
letters, pictures, coins or other interesting items to help in your
presentation.
33
POINTS
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99 Points
I
have read the above assignment and understand the requirements. If I
have any questions, I will contact Mr. Vega for clarification.
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STUDENT
SIGNATURE
PARENT SIGNATURE
family
roots / presidential
elections
/ personal
testimony
/ journal
paper
/
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