Purpose:  Aligning with 21st Century Skills, students will research selected monuments and memorials with the intent of convincing their audience the value of a personal visit.

CORE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Students will:

• Work independently, researching information and collecting images to support their monument or memorial
• Create a brochure in Publisher incorporating the following information:
  • the reason your monument or memorial is defined as a monument or memorial
  • who designed the monument or memorial
  • how it was made, if appropriate
  • the year it was designed
  • size of monument or memorial
  • the year it was built
  • the year it was dedicated
  • where it is located
  • how one would get to the monument or memorial, including directions
  • the significance of the monument or memorial
  • the reason for your monument or memorial being in existence
  • description (i.e. color, shape, architectural style)
  • the material used to make your monument or memorial
  • special significance to you
  • interesting facts and or stories about your monument or memorial
  • images that show the monument or memorial
• Take notes on their specific topics.
• Create a Works Cited using "Word"
• Apply prior knowledge to the new situation.
• Analyze and synthesize information.
• Communicate their findings in an electronic format.
• Communicate their findings to the class, encouraging and convincing them to visit the monument or memorial.