Original PromptCreate guidelines and directions for a cross-curricular group project in which students take a prominent female in history either in science or politics from the 1800-1900s. Students should design a virtual monument while adhering to the budget created in math. For the English and history component they should create a video describing the achievements of the female in history. The video must include a voiceover be between 4-5 minutes to reflect their contributions to society and all students sh...
The 'Monuments to Modernity' project is designed for students to research, analyze, and present the contributions of significant female figures in science or politics from the 1800-1900s. This cross-curricular project combines historical research, budget planning, monument design, and video production. Students will select a prominent figure, create a detailed project plan that includes a budget for building a virtual monument, and design a prototype. Roles within student groups include historian, designer, financial manager, and producer, ensuring collaborative learning and responsibility. The timeline is structured into four phases: research, planning, creation, and production, with various checkpoints to facilitate progress. Resources for research involve both primary and secondary sources, emphasizing credible historical documentation. Students will employ a CER framework for analyzing historical significance and will design their virtual monuments within specific constraints and guidelines, ultimately culminating in a documentary that highlights their chosen figure's legacy.