CHW 3MC: World History to the 16th Century
(15% of final mark)
Earth Watch 1450 Symposium
The Environmental Symposium will be held:
January 17, 18, 21 2013
Scenario:
Imagine it is the year 1450 C.E. and you are part of an extraterrestrial observation
team hovering over earth. Your team has been sent to observe dominant civilizations
in several areas of the world. Based on the observations of the team, a determination
will be made regarding which area of earth will be contacted first for the purposes of
trade and possible colonization. Hoping for the most seamless integration possible,
the extraterrestrial visitors are hoping their observations will enable them to
accurately predict which civilization will dominate the next 500 years.
In order to make an accurate prediction, the observation teams must first agree on the
criteria which will be used to predict future dominance. While this includes
consideration for what makes a “great civilization”, it also must consider factors
which will allow a civilization to extend its influence beyond its present
borders and for this influence to be felt for many generations.
Using the agreed upon criteria, each observation team will gather evidence to support
their claim that the civilization they have observed is mostly likely to dominate the
next 500 years. The evidence will be presented for all to consider in a symposium to
be held on Mars (hopefully in the Auditorium). At the symposium, observation teams
will present evidence on observed civilization, critique other civilizations and debate
which is the most dominant.
Possible Civilizations
1. China
2. India
3. Europe
4. Aztec
5. Inca
Possible Areas of Focus
 Economy/ Trade
 Arts /Architecture
 Military
 Religion / Philosophy
RULES FOR EARTH WATCH 1450:
1. You may not consider evidence beyond 1450 C.E.
2. You are to argue as convincingly as possible for the civilization you have observed even
if you suspect there may be a more dominant civilization on the rise elsewhere.
3. The symposium will unfold by criteria rather than by civilization. Each group will have
an opportunity to present their evidence for each of the criteria and to address any
challenges.
4. Students should dress professionally and in civilization colour.
5. Students will be grouped in civilization groups but will be marked individually based on
their arguments / evidence / challenges / responses to challenges
Earth Watch 1450 Symposium:
Due Dates and Checklist
* all marks are INDIVIDUAL (no group mark) and are based on team members assigned
criteria unless otherwise indicated
Activity
DUE:
Jan. 8
(cutoff date Jan. 10),
2013
Research &
Bibliography
DUE:
Jan. 11,
(cutoff date Jan. 15),
2013
Description
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PART A
Each person will research criteria / areas of focus
Make extensive notes on your criteria (remember no info
beyond 1450 CE)
Collect evidence (quotes, citations, art, maps, documents,
drawings etc.) that proves your civilization will be the
most dominant for the next 500 years
Document your evidence with proper sourcing
Research other civilizations criteria (to critique and
challenge)
PART B
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Symposium Fact
Sheet
Each member of observation team will complete a fact
sheet that details their arguments and evidence as well as
other criteria. See fact sheet outline.
PART C
DUE:
Jan. 17, 2013
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Symposium
Presentation
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For each criteria, students will orally and visually present
their information to the panel. Remember that your
arguments should support the case for the civilization as
great and or dominant. The evidence is to include both
written and visual (maps, artifacts (i.e. reproductions),
written descriptions, photographs, primary sources
selections, and any other items which may be helpful in
showcasing the civilization)
Evaluation will be based on quality of information,
knowledge of topic, quality of arguments and evidence,
delivery of information and rebutting challenges.
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PART A
CHW3MC: Earth Watch 1450 Symposium
Name_______________________________________
Conduct research and start your annotated bibliography based on the following focus
questions (a-c). Use the rubric to guide you.
a) According to the area of focus, what is the most influential or significant event(s) / thing(s)
etc. that has contributed to the civilization’s rise to greatness / dominance? How does the
civilization dominate as a result of that area of focus?
b) How recent did these advancements or events occur? Keep in mind that it is the year 1450
CE, and your events should prove how the civilization will dominate in the next 500 years!
c) According to the area of focus, what factors will allow the civilization to extend its influence
beyond its present borders? How will this influence be felt for many generations (i.e. next
500 years)?
d) Using all of the above focus questions, find concrete and critical evidence and
conclusions that support how your civilization will dominate the next 500 years.
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Evaluative Tool: Research and Annotated Bibliography
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Mark
TOTAL
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Research
 including detailed notes: minimum of 3 pages; double spaced; 12 font,
standard margins; and using at least five different sources;
 indicating in all notes the source and page that it is taken from;
 always putting notes in point form and in student’s own words unless
using a direct quote.
 Includes 5 exceptional illustrations, with not more than one portrait, with
detailed captions with each illustration (graphs, diagrams, charts, maps,
etc..) with proper citation
Annotated Bibliography
 including at least 5 sources of which not more than 3 are websites and no
encyclopaedia or wekipedia was used;
 always using proper bibliographic format;
 each source was described clearly (minimum of 3 lines or more) and you
correctly used your :How to write Annotated Bibliographies.
/20
/20
Comment:
/40
MARK
PART A
How to Write an Annotated Bibliographies
Introduction
This handout will give suggestions of how to write annotated bibliographies. Individual instructors may give
instructions which vary from these examples. Always check with your instructor to ensure that you are writing
the bibliography as he/she wants it written.
Bibliography Style
Write your bibliographic entry according to the appropriate style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago/Turabian, etc)
and add an annotation to each entry. The annotation describes the essential details of the work and its relevance
to the topic. For more information on APA, MLA and Chicago/Turabian, consult our guides on these styles.
[You will use Chicago Style]
What information do I need to include in an Annotated Bibliography?
As a student, you are normally writing an annotated bibliography as an indication of the sources you intend to
use for an assignment, paper or thesis. In this case, your purpose is to write an informative / descriptive
annotation.
What an annotation should include:
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Complete bibliographic information.
Some or all of the following:
Information to explain the authority and/or qualifications of the author. For example: Dr. William Smith, a
history professor at XYZ University, based his book on twenty years of research.
Scope and main purpose of the work.
Any biases that you detect.
Intended audience and level of reading difficulty.
Evaluation or why you feel this work is suitable for your topic (Link to other How to Guides on How to
Evaluate Information Resources)
Sample Informative/Descriptive Annotation
An Informative/descriptive annotation describes the content of the work without judging it. It does point out
distinctive features.
London, Herbert. "Five Myths of the Television Age." Television Quarterly 10 (1) Spring 1982: 81-89.
Herbert London, the Dean of Journalism at New York University and author of several books and articles,
explains how television contradicts five commonly believed ideas. He uses specific examples of events seen on
television, such as the assassination of John Kennedy, to illustrate his points. His examples have been selected
to contradict such truisms as: "seeing is believing"; "a picture is worth a thousand words"; and "satisfaction is
its own reward." London uses logical arguments to support his ideas which are his personal opinion. He doesn't
refer to any previous works on the topic. London's style and vocabulary would make the article of interest to
any reader.
Part B
Earth Watch 1450 Symposium: Fact Sheet
NAME: ____________________________
CIVILIZATION:
___________________________
Areas of Focus: _______________________________________
Take what you have learned so far through all your great research and apply it to this page.
1) Argumentative Statements:
 Answer each of the following questions – a, b, c (each one will be the heading) using proper essay
format.
 This includes having a section for your illustrations (5 pictures, graphs, maps and the like)
 This includes using footnotes (please see the FOOTNOTES HANDOUT). The more PROOF /
EVIDENCE / SOURCES used the better your mark will be.
a)
According to the area of focus, what is the most influential or significant event(s) / thing(s) etc. that
has contributed to the civilization’s rise to greatness / dominance? How does the civilization
dominate as a result of that area of focus?
b)
How recent did these advancements or events occur? Keep in mind that it is the year 1450 CE, and
your events should prove how the civilization will dominate in the next 500 years!
c)
According to the area of focus, what factors will allow the civilization to extend its influence
beyond its present borders? How will this influence be felt for many generations (i.e. next 500
years)?
 BIBLIOGRAPHY You may use the following citation building website http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/lobo2/citationbuilder/index.php
*The evidence is to include both written and visual submissions and should be in the form of maps,
artifacts (i.e. reproductions), written descriptions, photographs, primary sources selections, and any
other items which may be helpful in showcasing the civilization (all work and aids are to be handed
in).
2) Preparing for the Presentation:
a) ARGUMENTS EXPECTED: write out 3 different arguments you expect to receive from your
opponents (3 paragraphs – each will be about half a page, typed, 12 font, double spaced)
b) PLANNED REBUTTLES: what you will say in return (3 paragraphs – each will be about half a
page, typed, 12 font, double spaced)
c) CHALLENGES TO OTHER CIVILIZATIONS IN YOUR FOCUS AREA: you will prepare 5
questions for each of your civilizations to discredit them.
PART B
How to Imbed Citations/ Quotes and Bibliographies in Chicago Style 16th Edition
Overview
Within Chicago style, there are 2 different citation style options; notes-bibliography style or the author-date
references style. We will be using the notes-bibliography style.
Notes-Bibliography Style
In the notes-bibliography style, when information is quoted or referred to in a paper, footnotes or endnotes (or
both) are given to identify the sources of the quotation or information. Footnotes are placed at the foot of the
page; endnotes are placed at the end of your paper with the heading "NOTES".
Example:
According to O'Flaherty, "the spread of electric lights through rural Newfoundland was destined to be slow and
uneven."1 (See below)
Usually, a bibliography is also included at the end of the paper. The bibliography is the full list of works used
to write the paper; it may include works that you consulted but did not cite.
The Chicago Manual of Style. 16th ed. Chicago: The University of Chicage Press, 2010.
(Available at the Library in the Reference section. Call number: Z 253 U69 2010)
1
Patrick O'Flaherty, Lost Country: The Rise and Fall of Newfoundland, 1843-1933 (St. John's, NL: Long Beach Press, 2005), 218.
PART B
Level 1
poor completion
completion of
requirements
Level 2
below average
completion of
requirements
Level 3
satisfactory
completion of
requirements
Level 4
above average
completion of
requirements
Evaluative Tool: Part B – Fact Sheet
Level 5
excellent of
completion of
requirements
LEVEL
TOTAL
X
0 1 2 3 4 5
 student provides exceptionally detailed and historically accurate
information in argumentative statement 1A (see prior sheet)
/5
 student provides exceptionally detailed and historically accurate
information in argumentative statement 1B (see prior sheet)
/5
 student provides exceptionally detailed and historically accurate
information in argumentative statement 1C (see prior sheet)
/5
 student provides exceptionally detailed for expected argument (2A)
/5
 student provides exceptionally detailed for planned rebuttal (2B)
/5
 student provides exceptionally questions to challenge other societies (2C)
/5
 skilfully draws connections by using FIVE pieces of evidence (visually)
that overwhelmingly supports argument for area of focus
/10
 student exceptionally expresses ideas clearly and concisely
/10
 Noticeable effort and attention to detail in your work
/10
Comment:
MARK
/60
World History to the 16th Century: Earth Watch 1450 Symposium Presentation
CRITERIA
Knowledge &
Understanding
-historical accuracy
Thinking &
Inquiry
-connecting
evidence
Communication
-clarity of ideas
-delivery
Application
-critical challenges,
rebuttals and
arguments
COMMENTS:
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
-student provides
exceptionally
detailed and
historically
accurate
information in
argumentative
statement for
area of focus
-student
provides
proficient
details and
historically
accurate
information in
argumentative
statement for
area of focus
- makes
connections by
using at least
four pieces of
evidence
(visually) that
effectively
supports
argument for
area of focus
- student provides
adequate
information that is
accurate but needs
more details in
argumentative
statement for area
of focus
-student provides
few details or
inaccurate or
irrelevant
information in
argumentative
statement for
area of focus
- student presents
some evidence
(visually) to
support arguments
and conclusions for
area of focus
- student offers
little to no
evidence to
support
argument for
area of focus
- student
exceptionally
expresses ideas
clearly and
concisely to
audience in
confident manner
- student
skillfully varies
pitch, tone, uses
humour and
appropriate
language to
convince
audience
- student
speaks clearly
and
confidently to
audience
- student uses
appropriate
language,
volume, tone
and humour to
convince
audience
- student needs to
speak more clearly
and confidently
- adequate use of
language, volume,
tone to convince
audience
- often hard to
hear student or
student seem lost
or confused
-student needs to
used volume,
tone to be more
convincing
- exceptionally
logical and clear
challenges
against other
civilizations with
exceptional
criticisms or
rebuttals to
challenges
-many logical
and clear
challenges
against other
civilizations
with proficient
criticisms or
responses to
challenges
- skilfully draws
connections by
using at least
FIVE pieces of
evidence
(visually) that
overwhelmingly
supports
argument for
area of focus
Mark
/20
/20
/20
- some logical and
clear challenges
made against other
civilizations with
some critical
rebuttals or
challenges
- student seems
totally
unprepared for
opponents’
points and make
few rebuttals or
challenges
against other
civilizations
/20
/80 – TOTAL FROM ABOVE
/40 – RES. AND BIBLIO.
/60 – FACT SHEET
/10 – GROUP INITIATIVES
/10 – NOTES, RATING
SCALE, OTHERS
/200 TOTAL
Symposium Presentation Tips
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Always stand when speaking
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Stand as a team to show support
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use visuals (images, quotes, statistics, charts, graphs, maps)
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Use large font and bold, underline, italics or highlight tool on
overhead transparencies / PowerPoint’s / visuals
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Always include the source under all evidence (or use footnotes)
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Organize your evidence so it is easy to read and follow
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Have your partner help with AV (overhead transparencies,
PowerPoint, slideshow) while you are presenting your opening /
closing, arguments or challenges
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Always make clear connections and provide analysis and conclusions
between your evidence, arguments and your thesis
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Face your opponents but also open yourself to the audience (do not
speak with your back to them)
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Be confidence: eye contact, clear voice
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Prepare and practice your 3 minute argumentative statement (use all
your time as most efficiently as possible)
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Dress professionally and in team colour