Atlantic Revolutions in World History a mobile device project* Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

SS.912.W.5.4: Evaluate the impact of Enlightenment ideals on the development of economic, political, and religious structures in the Western world.

SS.912.W.5.6: Summarize the important causes, events, and effects of the French.

LAFS.1112.RH.1.3 Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain.

LAFS.1112.WHST.2.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

a. Introduce a topic and organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

b. Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.

c. Use varied transitions and sentence structures to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.

d. Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic; convey a knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the discipline and context as well as to the expertise of likely readers.

e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation provided (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).

The late 18^th century and early 19^th century saw great political changes in several countries and regions surrounding the Atlantic Ocean. Starting with the American Revolution, areas like France, Haiti, and most of Latin America experienced either governmental change or independence from their European governors. These revolutions had a profound impact on different governments around the world, and the societies of their respective countries. Students will analyze the causes to these revolutions, key events, and the impact these revolutions had on the world stage.

Students will complete the following activities in preparation for their final presentation.

1. 
   Have your teacher select or choose one of the following Atlantic Revolutions.
   
   1. 
      American Revolution
      
   2. 
      French Revolution
      
   3. 
      Haitian Revolution
      
   4. 
      Latin American Revolution (NOTE: this may be split into different countries)
      

2. 
   Open OneNote on your Windows device.
   
   1. 
      Create a new notebook labeled Newscast and add tabs labeled.
      
      1. 
         Checklist
         
      2. 
         Research
         
      3. 
         Script
         
      4. 
         Video
         
      5. 
         Peer Reviews
         
   2. 
      Share notebook with group and teacher by clicking “File” then “Share” and selecting group members names.
      

3. 
   Go to OneNote tab labeled Checklist.
   
   1. 
      Select the “To Do tags” option on OneNote to create the following checklist on the checklist page:
      

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  All group members have been assigned a role (members can have more than one role)
  
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    Narrators
    
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    Script writers
    
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    “Camera” person
    
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    Research assistant
    
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  Chosen one revolution
  
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  Research
  
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    Years
    
  • 
    Causes
    
  • 
    Important people
    
  • 
    Key events
    
  • 
    End
    
  • 
    Legacy of Revolution
    
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    Images
    
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  Script with transitions and timing
  
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  Credits slide with group names
  
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  Reviewed 5 minute video and compared to teacher rubric
  
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  Submit video
  
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  Peer Review all groups
  

4. 
   Go to Research tab on OneNote.
   
   1. 
      Research using the Bing App the selected revolution. Focus on:
      

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  Years
  
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  Causes
  
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  Important people
  
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  Key events
  
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  End
  
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  Legacy of Revolution
  
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  Images
  
  
  

5. 
   Go to Script Tab.
   
   1. 
      Develop a script on OneNote Page complete interviews, transitions, and timing for each scene.
      
   2. 
      Helpful site for developing video presentations:
      
      1. 
         http://blogs.kqed.org/education/media-making-toolkit/
         
   3. 
      Have group rehearse their lines and roles
      
      
      
6. 
   Open Camera App on your Windows device.
   
   1. 
      Video going through the newscast
      
   2. 
      May have to try more than once
      

7. 
   Download and open Arcsoft Showbiz app from the Microsoft store.
   
   1. 
      help edit scenes and add transitions. (NOTE: this may require downloading prior to start of class)
      
      
      
8. 
   Playback the video to the group. Discuss methods to improve the video.
   
   
   
9. 
   Add video to the OneNote tab labeled Video.
   
   1. 
      Click “Insert” and select the “video”
      
      
      
10. 
    Check through checklist to make sure all tasks are complete.
    
    1. 
       Present newscast to the class. Share notebook with teacher.
       
       
       
11. 
    Go to OneNote tab labeled Peer Review
    
    1. 
       Complete peer reviews as other groups present. Use this model.
       

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  “My favorite part was _________ because __________,”
  
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  “A suggestion I can offer for improvement is ___________.”
  
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  “One question I still have is ________________?”
  
  
  

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  http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/getting-started-with-onenote-2013-FX102828001.aspx
  
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  http://blogs.kqed.org/education/media-making-toolkit/
  
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  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part3/3p2990.html
  
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  http://historicaltextarchive.com/links.php?op=viewslink&sid=0&cid=1
  
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  http://www.learner.org/courses/worldhistory/unit_video_17-2.html
  
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  http://www.pbs.org/empires/napoleon/home.html
  
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  http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/
  
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  http://www.ushistory.org/us/13h.asp
  
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  http://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/american-revolution-1763-1783