American History Honors 1920s Presentations Instructions

Mr. Broach, 2009 – 2010

Similar to our last presentations, each of you will randomly select one of the topics below. You are to prepare a 3-4 minute presentation using a digital resource of some kind. PLEASE MAKE YOUR PRESENTATION INTERESTING! DO NOT simply read text off the screen or make a brief presentation out of the textbook. Be creative and innovative!

Presentation Delivery Options:

· PowerPoint Presentation – If using a PowerPoint Presentation, I ask that you attach the file to the class wiki for easy delivery in class. Here is how to do this:

1. Save the file

2. Access the class wiki. Click on Honors Special Activities, then 1920s Class Presentations. (direct link)

3. Click More Tools, then Add Attachment.

4. In the next window, upload your Presentation file (.ppt or .pptx). In the box, “describe your attachment”, type the topic name and your last name in parenthesis. Example: Prohibition (Broach)

· Prezi.com – You may have used this for Mr. Lee’s class. If using a “prezi,” copy the link and add it to the 1920s Class Presentations page on the wiki by clicking the Easy Edit button and adding your link to the page (direct link)

· Create a Wiki Page – Here’s how:

1. Click on the 1920s Class Presentations page (direct link)

2. Click Add a New Page (from the left side bar under the site navigation window)

3. Name your page after your topic and your last name in parenthesis. Example: Prohibition (Broach)

4. Create your page – NOTE: There is much more to a wiki page than simply text. You can include pictures, a pictures slideshow, links and other “widgets.” See the “Easy Edit” toolbar and please be creative.

· Create a Video Presentation – If you know how to create a video presentation, feel free! I have not yet learned how to do this. I’ve heard Windows Movie Maker works well (??)

Resources to use:

· Textbook – find out what is in your textbook

· Internet – go beyond your textbook and fully research your topic

· The Study Guide – please check the unit study guide to see which topics listed there fit your presentation topic. Be sure to include the material from the study guide in your presentation.

Presentation Topics and Schedule:

#	Topic	Scheduled Date
1	The Post-World War I Red Scare	Friday 2/26 (F) Monday 3/1 (A)
2	Immigration Restrictions	Friday 2/26 (F) Monday 3/1 (A)
3	Labor Unrest and problems in “de-mobilization”	Friday 2/26 (F) Monday 3/1 (A)
4	New Transportation in the 1920s and Effects	Friday 2/26 (F) Monday 3/1 (A)
5 A/B	New Household Appliances, Consumerism and the Economic Effects [2 students work together]	Tuesday 3/2
6	Changes in Urban Societies / City Life Developments	Tuesday 3/2
7	Prohibition and Organized Crime	Tuesday 3/2
8	Religious Fundamentalism and the Scopes Monkey Trial	Tuesday 3/2
9	Women in the 1920s and Flappers	Tuesday 3/2
10	Changes to the American Family	Tuesday 3/2
11	Education in the 1920s	Tuesday 3/2
12	Radio, Motion Pictures and News Coverage	Tuesday 3/2
13	Sports and Leisure Activities	Tuesday 3/2
14	1920s Literature	Wednesday 3/3
15	Harlem Renaissance and Jazz	Wednesday 3/3
16	African Americans in the 1920s	Wednesday 3/3
17 A/B	Effects of American Isolationism (and examples – home and abroad)… include predictions of World War II [F mod only: 2 students work together on this topic]	Wednesday 3/3
18 A/B	Predictions: Causes of the Great Stock Market Crash [2 students work together on this topic]	Wednesday 3/3

This assignment will count twice in the activity category.

Grading Rubric:

· Accurate presentation of material

· Historical significance made clear

· Good visual resource