Honors World History Final Project
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Pick a current unresolved world problem.
Write a thesis statement.
Research the topic.
Create an outline of your information.
Create a power point presentation using the following guidelines.
o Slide 1- Introduction
o Slide 2-3 – Background information or history
o Slide 4 – Explanation of current problem
o Slide 5-6 – Facts to back up current problem (using 2 themes)
o Slide 7-9 – Solution to problem
o Slide 10 – works cited
The power point must include a chart, a map and a minimum of three pictures.
You must cite three sources for your information not including pictures. Pictures
must be cited as well. Use MLA format for you works cited page.
The presentation must include two of the following themes: intellectual, cultural,
political, social, and economic. You must pick one theme to focus on and then
briefly touch on the other one. See examples below.
Present the power point to the class and answer questions. You will be allowed a
maximum of 8 minutes to present.
Grades will be given at the time of the presentation. See the attached grading
rubric. This project will be worth a total of 100 points: 30 summative project
points, 20 summative short answer points and 50 summative writing points.
Additional Information
 Print out your presentation before presenting (6 slides per page)
 Be careful of the websites chosen – make sure they are reliable.
 You CAN use Wikipedia for pictures NOT for content
 Use short bullet points to highlight information and provide details verbally –
MOST of your information will be spoken, NOT written on your power
point.
 Use note cards – do not simply read the slides
 Make sure your information is accurate. You will be marked down for incorrect
information.
 Check your GRAMMAR!!!
Intellectual
Cultural
Political
Social
Economic
Education
Religion
Government
Health care
Agriculture
Science
Literature
War / Weapons Sanitation
Industry
Civil
conflict
Class
structure
Technology
Arts
Competition
Pop culture
Distribution of
Global interdependence
Political parties
Literacy
wealth
Communication
Family
International
Relations
demographics
Private/state role
-ism’s
Computers
Medicine
Work habits
rituals
Nationalism
Ideologies
Political protest
United Nations
Gender roles
Interaction
Trade
Wages
Survival
Taxes
Public morals