The U.S. Constitution is the result of centuries of ideas, several key historic events, and the efforts of numerous people who sought to create a better government. For this assignment, you will think about some of the different people and conditions that led to the Constitution. Then you will organize your reflections about: who and what was most important into a multimedia presentation.
Highlight one person, idea, and event that influenced the U.S. Constitution. You may choose from the list below:
People:
Ideas
Historical Events
You should use at least three sources to complete the assignment. These sources might include the following:
You will need to include a Works Cited list of your resources. Refer to the Research Papers and Essays: Formatting and Citing Sources document.
Tip
If you type “U.S. Constitution” into the search engine feature of Grolier Online®, it will generate a list of encyclopedia articles as well as multimedia resources and websites that you can use for the assignment.
Organizing Your Information
b. A bulleted list including the person’s name, personal background (education, profession, and experience in government), and actions
c. One paragraph explaining why this person is the most important people involved in the creation of the Constitution (This should be a persuasive
paragraph that includes an explanation of why and how this person made a significant contribution to the creation of the Constitution.)
b. A definition or explanation of the idea
c. Identification of when and where the idea developed
d. One written paragraph explaining why this idea is one of the most
important ideas behind the creation of the Constitution (This should be a persuasive paragraph that includes an example of how this idea is incorporated into the Constitution and why you think it is the most important idea to shape the U.S. Constitution.)
picture.)
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complete sentences.
MLA Style: Citing Sources and Formatting |
Not only does a good research paper include thorough research and thoughtful analysis, it follows specific rules for citing sources and formatting. This brief guide will illustrate how to correctly reference your sources and set up your paper. |
The Foundations of American Government Portfolio Rubric
Review the following rubric to make sure that you have completed all components of the portfolio assessment and have followed the guidelines.
Criteria | Points Earned | Points Possible |
Include relevant, captioned pictures of the person, idea, and event. | 10 points | |
Include accurate information about the person, idea, and event. | 20 points | |
Include paragraphs about how the person, idea, and event influenced the U.S. Constitution. | 20 points | |
Use graphics and colors effectively to support content. | 5 points | |
Convey information with correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. | 10 points | |
Include a Works Cited slide that correctly cites three different resources in MLA format | 10 points |
Comments:
Total Points: ________/75
american government .pdf —- This is the template you need to use
(PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTION CAREFULLY)
(PICTURES NEED MLA SITING)