This multi-faceted, progressive project includes an array of activities for analyzing and evaluating a theme of American history. Learners begin by constructing a timeline of events in United States history using Google docs, create a Pinterest page on a chosen historical theme, and then conclude by designing an infographic incorporating what they have researched throughout these activities.

Concepts

google docs, google apps

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Additional Tags

pinterest, google drive, google docs, social studies

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Pros

• Highly engaging project, utilizing modern technology that learners are familiar with and will be excited to use
• Hands-on, visual learning experiences

Cons

• Learners should be familiar with Google docs and have access to sites such as Pinterest
• Instructor may wish to include a list of themes that learners can choose from for their project

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 WHST.9-10.6 WHST.9-10.7 WHST.11-12.6 WHST.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.8