Extra Credit

EXTRA CREDIT OPTIONS

 
 
(A)  CNN 10 (up to 2 points each week) - NOT AVAILABLE DURING DISTANCE LEARNING
  • Each Friday, go to CNN 10 http://www.cnn.com/cnn10
  • Go to Transcript and Feedback
  • Click on the Transcript link below it.
  • Scroll down.
  • Click on Click here for a printable version of the Weekly Newsquiz (PDF) and print out a copy
  • OR write out the questions and answers on a separate sheet of paper 
  • Complete the quiz using the past week's videos and transcripts.
  • 2 points for 100% correct and 1 point for 80% correct.
  • Must also have correct spelling and capitalization. 
  • MUST TURN IN ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
  • Please write your FULL NAME and PERIOD.
 
(B)  END OF UNIT TIMELINE (up to 5 points)
  • At the end of each unit, create a timeline using the events from the Timeline Challenge Cards.
  • DO NOT use the cards, create a new symbol or picture.
  • Timeline must include a scale (dates that are equal distance from each other)
  • Scale may differ due to given dates for that particular unit (an example is shown below)

                            200 B.C.E.        100 B.C.E.              1  C.E.             100 C.E.                 200 C.E.

            __________|____________|____________|____________|_____________|__________

  • Timeline must include dates, events, and a picture/symbol.
  • Must be in ink and color (date and event should be the same color).
  • Use a colored bar to represent an event over a period of years.
  • Example - In the textbook, at the end of each unit, there is a timeline. (see also example below)
  • Due within one week from the date the Timeline questions are due.
  • Please write your name and period.
 
 
(C)  GRAPES Booklet (up to 10 points)
  • Folding the book - watch video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXkJnDJx2sU
  • Must be in ink and color.
  • Titles for each page with pictures and captions.
  • 3-5 important statements for each topic.
  • You may decorate with borders and background colors
  • Title Page - Create or find a relevant picture and title.
  • Due within one week from the date the Timeline questions are due.
  • Please write your name and period on the back.