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Extra-credit
Projects
My
name is: __________________________________________
Directions:
You
may choose 1 of the projects listed below. These projects
are optional, which means that you do not have to do them.
If you decide to do a project, you will get an additional 10 points
towards the classroom store.
Project
1: Benjamin's Travels
Benjamin
Franklin traveled a great deal. Not only did he visit many
cities in America, but he also traveled to Europe. In this
project, you are going to make a map of all the places that Benjamin
Franklin traveled to. You must follow the checklist below
in order to get all the points. Each item is worth 2 points.
This
project is due on the last day of the unit. I encourage you
to work on this project at home because you will not be given much
time to work on it during class.
1.
Make a map using whatever materials you wish. An additional
5 points will be awarded for
a relief map.
2.
The map must be colored and all the countries that were discussed
in the book labeled.
3.
On the map, you must label all the cities that Benjamin traveled
to.
4.
You must write one or two sentences explaining why Benjamin
went to that city.
5.
You must draw the flags for America, England, and France in
their proper place.
Project
2: Zip Up Your Zipper And Tie Your Shoes
Benjamin
Franklin was not the only inventor in the world. People have
been inventing things for thousands of years. Some of these
inventions we don't even think about anymore because we are so used
to them. Below you will see 2 inventions that we use everyday
but do not much attention to. Select one and answer the questions
that follow.
1.
Choose one of these two inventions and circle it: The Zipper or
The Tennis Shoe
2.
Answer these questions in a paragraph or paragraphs:
A. Who created the invention you chose?
B. Where did this person live?
C. Why did the person create this invention?
D. How did the person create this invention?
E. How would your life be different if
this invention had never been created?
F. Using magazines, newspapers, and catalogs
collect at least 25 pictures of people using
this invention. Each picture
must be different and you cannot have the same person
more than once.
G. Paste these pictures in a collage on a piece
of construction paper.
H. On the opposite side of your collage, staple
your paragraph(s).
I. Write your name and title of your research
on the side with your writing.
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