Category: world history

  • Title: “Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance: A Creative Presentation”

    You have been asked to choose a subject, conduct research, and develop a creative presentation on google doc/google slide/Kami or any other slide show template following the guidelines listed below
    History/background: 25 points
    Who was Langston Hughes Birth/Death Date? Where they are from? Picture (s) of your person, When and Why did this person come to Harlem? Any other history information you want us to know about history/background of the person you selected! 
    Explanation/Analyzing of work/ Contributions to the Harlem Renaissance 25 points
    Choose 2 of your person work/accomplishment/contributions to analyze. If your person was a writer then this could be a poem or a passage from a novel or book (include name of novel or book), a picture of an art piece, if your person was a musician then What type of instrument did he or she play and picture of the instrument? Insert  a youtube link to a musical composition or performance, etc.
    List the work, what does the work mean? What is the author of the work trying to say? What does this piece of work reveal about the culture of the Harlem Renaissance, the time period, or how African Americans felt during this time period? 
    Presentation should flow like a book/ last 5-10 mins 50 Points
    If you do not know what else to do then follow the 5Ws guidelines
    Slide 1 discuss WHO your person was? When was your person born? Your person’s parents? Did he/she have children? If so how many? Any other relevant information
    Slide 2 Summary of WHAT all contributions your person made to the harlem renaissance? Discuss how your person made contributions to the harlem renaissance  
    Choose 2 of your person work/accomplishment/contributions to analyze. If your person was a writer then this could be a poem or a passage from a novel or book (include name of novel or book), a picture of an art piece, if your person was a musician then What type of instrument did he or she play and picture of the instrument? Insert  a youtube link to a musical composition or performance, etc.
    List the work, what does the work mean? What is the author of the work trying to say? What does this piece of work reveal about the culture of the Harlem Renaissance, the time period, or how African Americans felt during this time period?
    Slide 3 Summary of where did your person come from to get to harlem? Where in harlem did they live? Where in harlem did they perform?
    Slide 4 summary of why did your person come to harlem?  
    Slide 5 Summary of when did your person come to harlem?

  • “Exploring and Understanding Genocide: Research and Presentation on [Assigned Genocide]” Instructions: 1. Research your assigned genocide using the provided resources. Take notes and gather information on the events, impact, and historical significance of the genocide. 2

    General Instructions for Both Groups:
    Objective: To explore and understand the events, impact, and historical significance of your assigned genocide through in-depth research and a presentation.
    Resources Provided: Access to PCTI Media Center Resources, documentary selections, online databases (like JSTOR, Google Scholar), and primary source archives.
    Final Work Due:
    Written Report: A detailed report covering the assigned topic, following the provided outline (1-2 pages, double-spaced).
    Although you may work in groups to research and discuss the information, ALL STUDENTS MUST WRITE THEIR OWN REPORT.