Mrs. Kimberly Marinello-----AP Comparative Government-----Social Studies Department

AP Comparative Government

Task:
Choose a revolution you are interested in.
Research the revolution and a political scientist’s theory on why revolutions happen.
Create a thesis, which you will prove to be a valid.
Write a 3-5 page paper, Times New Roman style, 12 font, double spaced, regular margin size, MLA format, parenthetical citations.

List of Revolutions
Glorious Revolution, 1689
Constitutional Revolution, 1997
Bolshevik Revolution, 1917
Russian Revolution, 1991
Chinese Communist Revolution, 1949
Mao’s Cultural Revolution, 1966
Mexican Revolution, 1917
Iranian Revolution, 1979
Nigeria’s Independence Movement, 1960

List of Political Scientists
Karl Marx
James Davies
Samuel Huntington
Ted Robert Gurr
Charles Tilly
Theda Skocpol
Jack A. Goldstone
* If you decide on another political scientist, please let me know.

Include in your Paper:
The political, economic, and social preconditions of the revolution.
The goals of the revolution.
The paradigm shift.
Other turning points.
How this revolution and your political scientist’s theory as to why revolutions happen are related.
To what extent were the revolutionary goals achieved?
The aftermath and the impact the revolution has on today.
How has this revolution changed civil society, globalization, etc…?

** Please approve your thesis with me prior to completing your paper.

Instructor Resources/Moodle

Library Resources
Online Databases
Virtual Reference Collection

ABC-CLIO World History/Modern Era

Facts.com World News Digest

Proquest Historical NY Times
Gale Cengage Learning Databases

Student Resource Center
Online Catalog
Academic Intergrity
NoodleTools Citation System
Citation Machine

Home access to our online databases is available. Please see the library staff for usernames and passwords.

Sophomore Orientation to the Information Center

All tenth grade English classes receive an orientation to the resources of the Ward Melville High School Information Center.
Subjects include hours of operation, staff, procedures, organization of materials, access to print and 24 x 7 online databases.
Special emphasis is placed upon academic integrity and the avoidance of plagiarism as well as internet safety.

All students and staff are invited to view the resouces in this posting as well as the organization of
our blog and webpage.
WMHS Information Center: Webpage; Blog
Online Catalog
Virtual Reference Collection
Gale Cengage Learning Databases
Academic Integrity
NoodleTools Citation System
Citation Machine
A+ Research and Writing
Citation Sytle for Research Papers
Internet Safety
National Public Radio-Internet Safety
Cybersecurity
ISafe.org

ISafe.org Video Presentation

Sra Muller-----Hispanic Heroes

Sra. Muller Spanish 4

Q1 Project - Hispanic Heroes



Objectives: To develop a knowledge and understanding about the Hispanic Culture through the research of a Hispanic Hero.

Procedure: Create a brochure as specified below.

Requirements:1. Front cover must have picture of your hero.
2. Information must be written in Spanish.
3. Information must be cited.

Content:
1. Where were they born, what is their heritage if they were born in the US?
2. Short biography about them.
3. What was the political climate of their country?
4. What contributions did they provided for their community and/or the world.

Library Resources:
1. A Book from the Library/Online Catalog
2. Gale Cengage Learning Databases-Student Resource Center
Web Sites:
Hispanic/Latino-Americans
Hispanic-American Experience
Hispanic American Hall of Fame
Google

Due Date: September 25, 2008

a selection of books are available for student use

Mrs. Lisa Rockrord-----English Department

Research Assignment
Introduction to The Great Gatsby

Overview: In order to appreciate the beauty and social commentary embedded in The Great Gatsby, we need to understand the culture of the 1920’s. In your groups, you are going to research an aspect of this time period and present your findings in an oral presentation for the class. You will be given two class periods to research in the library and two class periods in the room to organize and prepare your presentation.

TOPICS:
Women in the 1920’s
The Gold Coast (Then and Now)
F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre
Prohibition
Music and Dance in the 1920’s
Art in the 1920’s

Requirements:
Your group presentation should be approximately 10 minutes long
Your discussion must be informative and touch upon the most important details of your topic. If your topic seems too broad, your group should decide upon a more specific focus for your presentation. Remember, we are trying to illustrate how these topics/events reflect the culture and social life during this time period.
When you present your topic to the class, each member of your group must address the class in some way. (Think about how you might divide up the work to ensure that everyone plays an equal role. This might include dividing up the actual research, note taking, artwork, and speaking responsibilities.)
You must have some sort of audio/visual aspect of your presentation. This can take the form of posters, handouts, musical selections, photographs, video clips, PowerPoint, etc. Just keep in mind the time frame as you prepare your presentation.
Your research must come from at least three different sources. One should be from a print source, and one must be from one of the library’s databases. BEWARE OF SHADY INTERNET SOURCES!


Time Frame
Friday 9/12 and Monday 9/15 – Library Work Sessions
Tuesday 9/16 and Wednesday 9/17 – In-Class Work Sessions
Thursday 9/18– Begin Presentations!

** If a group member is absent on the day of the presentation, THE GROUP WILL STILL PRESENT! The missing student will have to present his/her portion of the presentation in writing!

Grading:
Group Grade: You will receive a class work grade for this short research presentation. In determining your grade, I will consider the following qualities:
Quality of Information 40 points
Quality of Audio/Visual 30 points
Oral Presentation Skills 15 points
clarity, projection, eye contact, organization, etc…
Work Cited Page (MLA) 15 points

Individual Response Grade: You will write a response log as a result of these presentations. You should write a short summary of what you learned from your own group’s presentation and research. Then, you should use your notes to summarize what you learned from the other groups’ presentations. THIS WILL BE COLLECTED ON WEDNESDAY 9/24 and will count as a writing grade.

Library Resources
Online Databases
Virtual Reference Collection
Gale Cengage Learning Databases
Online Catalog
Academic Intergrity
NoodleTools Citation System
Citation Machine
Websites
American Cultural History 1920-1929
1920's Answers.com
United States History 1920-1929
A selection of books are available for student use.
Home access to our online databases is available. Please see the library staff for usernames and passwords.

Ms. Jacquelyn Murolo-----English Department

The Great Gatsby and the 1920s

List of Topics for Research

Influential People- Who is the person? Why is he/she influential? Did he/she influence in today’s society?

Events- What is the event? Why is the event so important? How did the event effect the Roaring 20’s/ today’s society?

Inventions- What is the invention? Why is the invention important? What effect did the invention have on the Roaring 20’s/ today’s society?

Art- What is the piece of art or who is the artist? What is the significance?

Literature- What is the piece of literature? What is the literature about? Who is an author? Why is the literature significant? Do NOT include F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Music- Why was jazz so innovative? Who are the major jazz artists? Name some of the artist’s well known songs. What role did music play?

Entertainment- What were some forms of entertainment in the Roaring 20’s? Why was the entertainment so important in this time period? Who were the famous entertainers?

Fads & Fashion- What was considered trendy at the time? Name some of the things women wore in the Roaring 20’s. Why was this new style of dress revolutionary?

Prohibition- What is prohibition? Why was prohibition significant in the 1920’s? How did prohibition change the lifestyle of the common person?

Social Change- Many social changes tool place during the 1920’s. Name the top three most significant social changes and explain each.

Women (flappers)- What distinguished a flapper from a regular woman?

How did women change in the Roaring 20’s? Why did these changes redefine the status quo?

F. Scott Fitzgerald- Comment on F. Scott Fitzgerald greatest work. Give a brief biography about FSF. Do NOT include a synopsis of The Great Gatsby .

Library Resources

Online Databases

Virtual Reference Collection

Gale Cengage Learning Databases

Online Catalog

Academic Intergrity

NoodleTools Citation System

Citation Machine

Websites

American Cultural History 1920-1929

1920's Answers.com

United States History 1920-1929

A selection of books are available for student use.

Home access to our online databases is available. Please see the library staff for usernames and passwords.

Remote Access Passwords

The resources of the WMHS Information Center are available 24/7

Virtual Reference Collection

Gale Cengage Learning Databases

NoodleTools Citation System

Online Catalog

A list of usernames and passwords are available in the Information Center

Dr. Elizabeth Kelso-----World Literature

Bibliography For Journal Entry

Reading People’s Lives

Afghanistan
Hosseini, Khaled. The Kite Runner; A Thousand Splendid Suns
Africa/African American
Achibe, Chinua. Things Fall Apart
Angelou, Maya. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Beals, Melba Patilla. Warriors Don’t Cry.
Gaines, Ernest J. A Lesson Before Dying.
Lamb, David. Do Plantanos Go Wit Collard Greens – A Novel.
McBride, James. The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother.
Morrison, Toni. Bluest Eye.
Walker, Alice. The Color Purple.
Wright, Richard. Black Boy.
Australia – Aboriginal
Morgan, Marlo. Mutant Message Down Under
China
Gish, Jen. Who’s Irish.
Kingston, Maxine Hong. The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of Girlhood Among Ghosts
Lee, Chang-Rae. Native Speaker.
Okada, John. No-No Boy.
Tan, Amy. The Joy Luck Club.
Yen Mah, Adeline. Falling Leaves.
Yen Mah, Adeline. Chinese Cinderella : The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter.
Cuba
Garcia, Cristina. Dreaming in Cuban. [Cubana]
Domican Republic
Alvarez, Julia. How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents.
Alvarez, Julia. In the Time of Butterflies.
Alvarez, Julia. Yo!.
Egypt
Mahfouz, Naguib. The Day the Leader Was Killed.
Mahfouz, Naguib. The Time and the Place and Other Stories.
Gay
Bauer, Marion Dane. Am I Blue: Coming Out From the Silence.
Fricke, Aaron. Reflections on a Rock Lobster: A story about growing up gay.
Haiti
Danticat, Edwidge. Breath, Eyes, Memory.
Danticat, Edwidge. The Farming of Bones.
India
Delman, Carmit. Burnt Bread and Chutney: Growing Up Between Cultures—A Memoir of an Indian Jewish Girl.
Lahiri, Jhumpa. Interpreter of Maladies.l
Lahiri, Jhumpa. The Namesake.
Iran
Satrapi, Marjane. Persepolis 1 and 2
Irish
Collins, Michael. The Path to Freedom
McCourt, Frank. Angelas Ashes
McCourt, Frank. Tis
Kennedy, William. Ironweed
McDermott, Alice. Charming Billy.
Italy
Barreca, Regina (Ed.). Don’t Tell Mama. The Penguin Book of Italian American Writing.
D’Angelo, Pascal. Son of Italy.
Levi, Primo. The Period Table of Elements.
Jamaica
Kincaid, Jamaica. My Brother. [A story about AIDS]
Japan
Golden, Arthur. Memoirs of a Geisha.
Inoue, Yasushi. The Izu Dancer and Other Stories.
Kawabata, Yasunari. The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.
Kawabata, Yasunari. Thousand Cranes.
Salzman, Mark. Iron & Silk.
Yoshimoto, Banana. Kitchen.
Jewish
Ellis, Deborah. The Breadwinner.
Levi, Primo. The Period Table of Elements.
McBride, James. The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother.
Potok, Chaim. Davita’s Harp.
Potok, Chaim. My Name is Asher Lev.
Spiegelman, Art. Maus I and II.
Martinique
Chamoiseau, Patrick. , Linda Coverdale (Translator) School Days = Chemin-D'Ecole: Chemin-D'Ecole.
Mexico
Esquivel, Laura. Like Water for Chocolate.
Lamb, David. Do Plantanos Go Wit Collard Greens – A Novel.
Pakistan
Staples, Suzanne Fisher. Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind
Staples, Suzanne Fisher. Haveli
Puerto Rico
Santiago, Esmeralda. When I Was Puerto Rican.

New URL addresses for High School, Middle School and Elementary School VRC Access

Eastern Suffolk Boces has changed the web address for the District subscription to the Virtual Reference Collection. The appropriate links appear below.

High School Collection

Middle School Collection

Elementary School Collection

Usernames and Passwords for all schools remain the same.

All Webpages and Blogs should incorporate the new links.