Cultural+Topic+Analysis+-+FA11

You will take a multifaceted approach at analyzing one of the topics below and how it has developed over the past century. Each of the topics is impacted by themes and events throughout American history. Your goal is to explain how those themes - immigration, wars and conflict, social movements, and the business and economy have impacted the topic. You must develop a creative way to present your information to the class. There are many ways you can tackle this project. I expect your best effort. This is essentially one of the last grades of the semester!
 * Honors American Studies**
 * Themes and Culture**

Technology Music and Dance Societal Values Fashion Movies and Film
 * Topics**

In your group, you will create an interesting and interactive way of teaching your decade to the class. Each person should pick a specific point to present regarding their decade. After you have thoroughly researched your subject matter, you will work together to present the information to the class. You will have three days to complete this project. Day one will be spent with your group trying to brainstorm ideas on how to teach your topic, make it meaningful, and how to get everyone in the class involved. Day two will be spent researching your subject area. This time must be spent wisely since there is such a short period of time to work on your project. Day three will be spent finalizing your project and tying up any loose ends. The end product will be an exciting look in to the multiple aspects of the culture in 20th Century America.
 * Objective**

Your group presentation should be approximately 15 minutes in length. It is completely up to your group as to how you organize your time, but be sure you share the work with all of your group members. You are also required to hand in an outline of the information that you will cover in your presentation. A list of sources must also be handed in prior to your presentation. Please use MLA format. A visual or audio aid must accompany the presentation. You may use a handout, PowerPoint, overhead, video clip, CD, skit, or anything else that would be appropriate.
 * Your grade will be determined by:**
 * The Specifics – 50 points**



Make sure that your group comes up with a way to make this learning experience exciting. As you all know, it is rather boring when information is presented in the same manner 4 days in a row. The best way to make things exciting is to get the class involved in whatever you are covering (you can use activities, questions, games, etc). You will be graded on your group’s ability to choose a creative way to present your topic.
 * Creativity and Originality – 15 points**