Is there a particular Supreme Court Case that really interests you? If so, you will do more investigating about this particular case, and make a Power Point presentation that you will present to the class about it! You are required to reference three different sources (books, internet, magazines, newspapers, etc.) Your power Point Presentation must have visual or audio aids accompanying it. Your final presentation to the class should be 3-6 minutes long. Your case must be approved by Mrs. Milito before you begin creating your Power Point!
Proposals are due on: Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Print copy of your project due on: Monday, October 22 by the end of the school day
Presentations begin on: Monday, October 22, 2012 *5 points extra credit to students who go on Monday!
· Proposal (5 points) – Students will submit the attached proposal form to Mrs. Milito following the directions found on the sheet.
· Details (20 points) – Students need to address the following details in their presentation.
o -Nature of case – what is the case about? (2 points)
o -Circumstances that made the case a controversial issue (setting) (2 points)
o -Who was involved? (2 points)
o -What is the background story? (2 points)
o -Part of the Constitution in Question? (2 points)
o -The Supreme Court’s decision? (5 points)
o -Significance – has this changed society or peoples thinking today? (5 points)
Presentation of Information (20 points)
o You took your time and created a neat and organized presentation which allowed the students and teacher to easily follow your train of though and address the questions in an easily understood manner. (5 points)
o Completed and turned in a print out of the slides for the teacher on time. (5 points)
o Use of correct spelling and grammar throughout the presentation (10 points)
· Creative (5 points)
o You added a variety of different elements to your presentation including but not limited to: art work, pictures, transitions, color, animations, and different perspectives.
· Public Speaking (5 points)
o Clear
o Loud enough
o Shows evidence of practice and knowledge or what you will talk about
o Looked at your audience
o Within the projected time restraints of 3-6 min!
· Bibliography Slide (5 points)
o Used a minimum of 3 different resources
o Used correct MLA format for sources
o All artwork (not from clip art) has a source citation
Is there a particular Supreme Court Case that really interests you? If so, you will do more investigating about this particular case, and make a Power Point presentation that you will present to the class about it! You are required to reference three different sources (books, internet, magazines, newspapers, etc.) Your power Point Presentation must have visual or audio aids accompanying it. Your final presentation to the class should be 3-6 minutes long. Your case must be approved by Mrs. Milito before you begin creating your Power Point!
Proposals are due on: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 start of class
Directions: Please complete this form in its entirety and submits it to Mrs. Milito on or before the start of your class period on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Students who fail to do so for any reason other than an unscheduled absence will lose all 5 points, but still be required to submit the form.
Response: Students can expect a response from me no later than start of class on Friday Thursday, October 4, 2012 so that students can begin working on proposal of project. Early turn in may result in earlier responses. Please feel free to see me with questions prior to due dates about any portion of this project.
Supreme Court Project Proposal (5 points)
Potential Supreme Court Cases
Cases with Books in the Library
Additional Cases