The Modern Era (1945-)
Student Choice Activities
Complete one activity for each topic:
TOPIC A – Transformation of Agriculture (4 topics): DUE Tuesday, MARCH 8TH, END OF CLASS
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Population change (rural & urban) and how that affected political power of rural vs. urban areas.
Reasons for the decrease in farmers.
New Agricultural Technology and its effects
Growth of Georgia’s population from the 1970’s –1990’s, emphasizing reasons why it grew
1. Using Chapters 19 & 21, explain the above changes in Georgia after WWII in an essay.
- Typed, double spaced, Times New Roman12 pt. font (with handwritten rough draft)
- At least one paragraph per change, thoroughly explaining each change
Rubric
- Detailed coverage of each change (20 pts. each, 80 total)
- Grammar, spelling, correct essay format (10 pts.)
- Interesting, engaging (10 pts.)
2. Make a poster explaining the changes listed above.
- Explains all four changes (in writing and with illustrations for EACH).
Rubric
– Detailed explanation of each change (15 pts. each, 60 total)
- Illustrated (not just decorated), attractive and colorful (40 pts.)
TOPIC B – Desegregation: Brown v. Board of Education, Sibley Commission, integration of UGA,
Montgomery Bus Boycott
DUE Thursday MARCH 10TH, END OF CLASS
1. Make story book about these events.
- At least one paragraph about each topic.
- At least one attractive illustration about each topic
- Book cover including title, author, and synopsis/thematic statement of book.
Rubric:
- Cover (20 points)
- Information is detailed and accurate ( 60 points)
- Illustrations are directly related to the content (20 points).
2. Design a mural in which you draw and explain these events.
- Drawings teach what was important about EACH event.
- Written explanation of mural on back
Rubric:
Includes required events (10 points each, 40 total)
Attractive, accurate and informative (40 points)
Explanation on back (20 points)
TOPIC C – Important People in the Civil Rights Era – Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall,
Benjamin Mays, Maynard Jackson, Andrew Young, Hamilton Holmes, Charlayne Hunter, Herman
Talmadge and Lester Maddox.
DUE Monday, MARCH 14TH, END OF CLASS
1. Create a business card for each (can be separate cards or multiples on sheets)
- Include the person’s name and 3 important facts about each.
- Include a symbol or logo that represents their accomplishments.
Rubric:
Information is accurate and about their achievements (63 points)
Symbols are appropriate and neatly drawn (27 points)
Professional and attractive (10 points)
2. Write a poem about these
- One verse about each.
- Includes specific accomplishments and facts.
Rubric:
Informative and accurate, with one verse about each person (72 points)
Creativity (28 points)
TOPIC D – Civil Rights Events: end of the white primary in Georgia, Brown v. Board of Education, the state
flag controversy (1956 to present), founding of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC),
Sibley Commission, integration of UGA, the Albany Movement, the March on Washington, the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, and the election of Maynard Jackson. DUE Wednesday MARCH 16TH, END OF CLASS
1. Create an annotated timeline (events plus information about the events)
- Correct timeline format (even time period intervals, neatly drawn, events in the correct
locations)
- A few sentences accurately summarizing each event
Rubric:
Information is detailed and accurate (70 points)
Timeline is proportional (10 points)
Spelling and grammar (10 points)
Attractive (10 points)
2. Create an annotated map of the United States and place each of these events on the map with a
sentence summarizing the event: end of the white primary in Georgia, Brown v. Board of
Education, founding of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the founding
of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the Sibley Commission, integration of
UGA, the Albany Movement, the March on Washington, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the
Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- Events correctly located on the map
- A sentence summarizing each event
Rubric:
Information is accurate, including correct location and an accurate summary (80 points)
Neat and attractive (20 points)
TOPIC E – Politics, Elections, and Legislation – 1946 Georgia governor’s race, the county unit system, the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Georgia state flag controversy (1956 to present)
DUE WEDNESDAY
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MARCH 16 , END OF CLASS
1. Design a brochure about these events.
- Include a detailed description of each event
- An illustration for each
Rubric:
- Detailed, accurate descriptions (60 points)
- Illustrations (20 points)
- Attractive and neat (10 points)
- Spelling and grammar (10 points)
2. Create a PowerPoint about these events
- A slide for each event
- A picture on each slide
Rubric:
Detailed accurate information (60 points)
Photographs and pictures (30 points)
Spelling and grammar (10 points)