End of the Year Sophomore Portfolio
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW: “In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So rather than thinking, oh, I'm going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here's a chance to grow.…” ~Carol S. Dweck.
10th grade, it’s that time of the year where YOU will have the opportunity to show up and show out through your end of the year projects, presentations, and personal reflections. On Monday, June 10th, you will be measured by your personal growth, ability to reflect, and creative ideas- not your test scores. You will reflect on your earning from a series of lessons, activities, and projects throughout the year and will provide samples or products from your perspective classes to demonstrate growth in agency, your ability to think critically, reflect, and present work of your choice.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 6th, 2019
PRESENTATION DAY: Monday, June 10th, 2019
GOOGLE CLASSROOM CLASS CODE: jdwgjp
COURSE MATERIAL:
Student Assignment:Course Reflection
Student Example 1- Power Point
Student Example 2- Prezi
OTHER:
Student Assignment: Course Reflection
Student Example 1- Power Point
Title Project: (First Name) (Last Name) (Sophomore Portfolio)
Share: [email protected] & [email protected]
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW: “In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So rather than thinking, oh, I'm going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here's a chance to grow.…” ~Carol S. Dweck.
10th grade, it’s that time of the year where YOU will have the opportunity to show up and show out through your end of the year projects, presentations, and personal reflections. On Monday, June 10th, you will be measured by your personal growth, ability to reflect, and creative ideas- not your test scores. You will reflect on your earning from a series of lessons, activities, and projects throughout the year and will provide samples or products from your perspective classes to demonstrate growth in agency, your ability to think critically, reflect, and present work of your choice.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 6th, 2019
PRESENTATION DAY: Monday, June 10th, 2019
GOOGLE CLASSROOM CLASS CODE: jdwgjp
COURSE MATERIAL:
Student Assignment:Course Reflection
Student Example 1- Power Point
Student Example 2- Prezi
OTHER:
Student Assignment: Course Reflection
Student Example 1- Power Point
Title Project: (First Name) (Last Name) (Sophomore Portfolio)
Share: [email protected] & [email protected]
Code Red Conference: BOYS ONLY (Attend & Eliminates TWO Essay Questions for the Final Exam)
When: Saturday, May 11th, 2019 Where: Northeaster University What: Conference Time: 10:00pm-3:00pm Dress: The G-Code Click Link Here to Register Description:
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ADVICE TO A YOUNGSTER
U.S. History II Video Reflection of Self (Term 4-IP Project- 100pts)
OBJECTIVES: The purposes of doing this “Letter to Self/ Advice to a Youngster” is:
1. To provide a record of your life and who you are now
2. To anchor in time your current views, attitudes, philosophy, and outlook
3. To explore your feelings and opinions about U.S History II
4. To create a video, a year from now, that will have a significant value and impact to a rising sophomore
5. This is always a fun letter to read when you are a senior to see how much you have changed over your high school career.
6. Video must be less than 1:15secs
DEADLINES:
ROUGH DRAFT: Monday, April 22nd, 2019
FINAL DRAFT & VIDEO DUE DATE: Friday, April 26th, 2019 (100Pts)
Classwork:
Graphic Organizer
Context Video- Oprah Winfrey
Example 1- Carlos
Example 2- Renee
Example 3- Jenny
Example 4- Lauri
Example 5- Haley
Example 6- Isiah
Share: w/ [email protected]
Title: (Block) (Name) Letter a Youngster
U.S. History II Video Reflection of Self (Term 4-IP Project- 100pts)
OBJECTIVES: The purposes of doing this “Letter to Self/ Advice to a Youngster” is:
1. To provide a record of your life and who you are now
2. To anchor in time your current views, attitudes, philosophy, and outlook
3. To explore your feelings and opinions about U.S History II
4. To create a video, a year from now, that will have a significant value and impact to a rising sophomore
5. This is always a fun letter to read when you are a senior to see how much you have changed over your high school career.
6. Video must be less than 1:15secs
DEADLINES:
ROUGH DRAFT: Monday, April 22nd, 2019
FINAL DRAFT & VIDEO DUE DATE: Friday, April 26th, 2019 (100Pts)
Classwork:
Graphic Organizer
Context Video- Oprah Winfrey
Example 1- Carlos
Example 2- Renee
Example 3- Jenny
Example 4- Lauri
Example 5- Haley
Example 6- Isiah
Share: w/ [email protected]
Title: (Block) (Name) Letter a Youngster
End of the Year Field Trip Request!
Vote Here: Click on the Link
Dear Scholars , Believe it or not, the end of the year is approaching in less than 90 days! We need your expertise in planning our end of the year field-trip. Please vote on your top 2 favorite activities! ~10th Grade Team
Vote Here: Click on the Link
Dear Scholars , Believe it or not, the end of the year is approaching in less than 90 days! We need your expertise in planning our end of the year field-trip. Please vote on your top 2 favorite activities! ~10th Grade Team
INSPIRED BY THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE MOVEMENT
START DATE: MONDAY, JAN 28TH, 2019
TechBoston Academy 10th Grade History Department Presents: Harlem Renaissance Art Exhibition
A Celebration of Black Lives, Movement, Music & Culture From the 18th Century- 21st Century
Background Information: The Harlem Renaissance was a significant social and cultural movement, which took place in the 1920s and 1930s following the Great Migration during which thousands of Africa-Americans left the south and moved north and west. The result was the flourishing of art, music and literature that reflected the history and experience of the African-American.
Due Date: Report Monday February 11th, 2018 & Poster Monday, February 23th (100pts)
Class Materials
Project Objectives (Please Read Everything)
List of Contributors to African American History
Black History Month Graphic Organizer
Student Example- Poster
Student Example- Report
START DATE: MONDAY, JAN 28TH, 2019
TechBoston Academy 10th Grade History Department Presents: Harlem Renaissance Art Exhibition
A Celebration of Black Lives, Movement, Music & Culture From the 18th Century- 21st Century
Background Information: The Harlem Renaissance was a significant social and cultural movement, which took place in the 1920s and 1930s following the Great Migration during which thousands of Africa-Americans left the south and moved north and west. The result was the flourishing of art, music and literature that reflected the history and experience of the African-American.
Due Date: Report Monday February 11th, 2018 & Poster Monday, February 23th (100pts)
Class Materials
Project Objectives (Please Read Everything)
List of Contributors to African American History
Black History Month Graphic Organizer
Student Example- Poster
Student Example- Report
Modern Day Muckrakers Project (50pts)
Due: Friday, December 21st, 2018
Objective: During the Progressive Era, muckrakers were journalists, writers, artists, photographers, etc. who investigated and exposed corruption and injustice to the public in an effort to promote change. To connect this unit to the modern day, you become a Muckraker and expose a issue in your community that a community leader is trying to tackle and evaluate their success.
Task: You will …
•Identify a community-leader, influencer, or politician in YOUR community and or neighborhood
•Investigate a social problem or issue they are trying to tackle
•Describe the method(s) they are using to try to create change
•Evaluate how successful their reforms were by assessing their methods, results, and successes.
Class Materials:
Project Description & Hughes' Example
Example Number 2: Hector's Example
Google Slide Template
MLA Citations
Due: Friday, December 21st, 2018
Objective: During the Progressive Era, muckrakers were journalists, writers, artists, photographers, etc. who investigated and exposed corruption and injustice to the public in an effort to promote change. To connect this unit to the modern day, you become a Muckraker and expose a issue in your community that a community leader is trying to tackle and evaluate their success.
Task: You will …
•Identify a community-leader, influencer, or politician in YOUR community and or neighborhood
•Investigate a social problem or issue they are trying to tackle
•Describe the method(s) they are using to try to create change
•Evaluate how successful their reforms were by assessing their methods, results, and successes.
Class Materials:
Project Description & Hughes' Example
Example Number 2: Hector's Example
Google Slide Template
MLA Citations
TechBoston Academy 10th Grade History Department Presents:
#Cultural Exhibition: Build Bridges & Not Walls: Diversity Makes America Great!
By: Hughes, & Hector (200 Points)
Project Description: “Nearly 20% of our 57K students were born in another country, we want them to know they're safe and welcomed.” ~Supt. Tommy Chang. Therefore, TechBoston Academy is proud to honor and celebrate the heritage and identity of the many cultures and communities throughout our city and school system.
Student Objectives: SWBAT
Conduct Research- Students will have the opportunity to research a country and report out on FOUR of the following topics: academics, attitudes, beliefs, music, food, family, government's, politics, people, religion, social norms, traditional style of clothing and values, in poster board format. (Please see the examples below)
Student Deadlines &Action Plan:
Monday, November 5th – Thursday, November 8th
1) Students will select a country and four focus areas to research
2) Student will complete research and create a draft brainstorm of their project on a vision board
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018
3) Bring Poster Board to School or buy Poster Board from Mrs. Hughes-Odom or Ms. Hector
Wednesday, November 14th- Friday, November 16th
4) Work on Poster Board in Class
Final Poster Board Due: Monday, November 26th, 2018
Student Materials
Project Description
List of Countries
My Research Template (Download & Share W/ Mrs. Hughes)
#Cultural Exhibition: Build Bridges & Not Walls: Diversity Makes America Great!
By: Hughes, & Hector (200 Points)
Project Description: “Nearly 20% of our 57K students were born in another country, we want them to know they're safe and welcomed.” ~Supt. Tommy Chang. Therefore, TechBoston Academy is proud to honor and celebrate the heritage and identity of the many cultures and communities throughout our city and school system.
Student Objectives: SWBAT
Conduct Research- Students will have the opportunity to research a country and report out on FOUR of the following topics: academics, attitudes, beliefs, music, food, family, government's, politics, people, religion, social norms, traditional style of clothing and values, in poster board format. (Please see the examples below)
Student Deadlines &Action Plan:
Monday, November 5th – Thursday, November 8th
1) Students will select a country and four focus areas to research
2) Student will complete research and create a draft brainstorm of their project on a vision board
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018
3) Bring Poster Board to School or buy Poster Board from Mrs. Hughes-Odom or Ms. Hector
Wednesday, November 14th- Friday, November 16th
4) Work on Poster Board in Class
Final Poster Board Due: Monday, November 26th, 2018
Student Materials
Project Description
List of Countries
My Research Template (Download & Share W/ Mrs. Hughes)
