Standard - SS8H8: The student will analyze the important events that occurred after World War I and their impact on Georgia.
Element a.: Describe the impact of the boll weevil and drought on Georgia.
Element b.: Explain economic factors that resulted in the Great Depression.
Element c.: Discuss the impact of the political career of Eugene Talmadge.
Element d.: Discuss the effect of the New Deal in terms of the impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps,
Agricultural Adjustment Act, rural electrification, and Social Security.
Directions: Students will work individually to master the Georgia Performance Standard SS8H8. The objective of the performance task is for students to analyze a variety of topics that affected Georgia during the Great
Depression and create a booklet to demonstrate comprehension and mastery of the standard.
Students will use a three step process to complete this performance task:
Step 1: Research each of the eleven (11) topics listed below:
1. Boll Weevil 7. New Deal
2. Drought 8. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
3. Stock Market Crash of 1929
4. Eugene Talmadge
5. Herbert Hoover
6. Franklin D. Roosevelt
9. Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
10. Rural Electrification
11. Social Security
While you are researching you will need to define and/or identify each of the topics AND complete the following statement:
The _______________ affected Georgia during the Great Depression . . .
Step 2: Once you have completed the research you will need to assemble a booklet, which will serve as the product for this performance task. The booklet should be assembled using one (1) sheet of construction paper and six (6) sheets of typing paper. Each of the sheets should be folded in half with the construction serving as a cover for the booklet. Once you have folded the paper you will need to bind the booklet together (you can use a stapler in class or you may use string or brass tabs if you choose to bring in the materials).
Step 3: Once your booklet has been assembled you will need to create your final product. Your booklet must include the following (*See the Rubric for more details!):
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Creatively decorated booklet cover (with assignment title and your name)
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Table of Contents
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A spread (2 Pages) dedicated to each of the eleven (11) topics. Each spread should also contain a Heading, page numbers, 1-2 pictures or illustrations, the definition of the topic, and a short paragraph (2-3 sentences) where you complete the statement – The
_______________ affected Georgia during the Great Depression by . . .

Heading
Use information from notes/text to describe event or define topic.
Grading Elements
Requirements
Format
Appearance
1.
Boll Weevil
*Description of event or definition of topic.
The affected
Georgia during the Great
Depressions by…
*Complete statement in a short paragraph minimum of 2-3 sentences.
Statement
2.
Complete the statement using key vocabulary and information from notes/text.
Illustrations/Pictures
Rubric – Performance Task: Looking Back at the Great Depression
Excellent – 3 Points Good – 2 Points Needs Revision – 1 Point
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All topics are thoroughly defined or explained.
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The statement (The
_______________ affected Georgia during the Great Depression…) has been completely analyzed for all of the required topics.
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The template was completely followed for all of the required topics.
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All topics have 2 or more illustrations/pictures that represent the topic.
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All illustrations/pictures have a descriptive caption.
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All pages have been labeled and number correctly.
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This project shows a strong sense of beauty/quality.
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It is nicely put together, with an attractive cover, a
Table of Contents, and a spread (2 pages) dedicated to each topic.
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Any art work is final draft quality, and photos are nicely placed, framed and labeled or captioned.
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It is obvious that time, effort, and caring were put into this final project.
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Most (8-10) of the required topics have been thoroughly defined or explained.
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The statement (The
_______________ affected Georgia during the Great Depression…) has been completely analyzed/explained for most (8-10) of the required topics.
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The template was followed for most (8-10) of the required topics.
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Most (8-10) of the topics have an illustration/picture that somewhat represents the topic.
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Most (8-10) of the illustrations/pictures have a descriptive caption.
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Most (8-10) of the pages have been labeled and numbered correctly
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This project is attractive, but it is not out of the ordinary.
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It is neatly put together and may have a neat but ordinary title page.
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Artwork, if included, may be sketchy rather than final quality. Photos are neatly arranged, but may not all be labeled or framed.
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Some time and effort was put into this project.
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Some (7 or less) of the required topics have been defined or explained in minor detail.
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The statement (The
_______________ affected Georgia during the Great Depression…) has been poorly analyzed/explained for some (7 or less) of the required topics.
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The template was followed for some (7 or less) of the required topics.
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Some (7 or less) of the topics have an illustration/picture that somewhat represents the topic.
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Some (7 or less) of the illustrations/pictures have a descriptive caption.
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Some (7 or less) of the pages have been labeled and numbered correctly
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This project is sloppily put together.
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It may not include a cover or title page.
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Artwork, if included, is arranged haphazardly; labels are messy or not included.
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Little time and effort was put into this project; it is obviously something the student is not planning to keep.