Social+Studies+Prezi



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**Description:** Prezi is a web-based presentation software that integrates text, images, video and other presentation media in a single, zoomable platform. Prezi's stated mission is to "make sharing ideas more interesting", and it is intended to be an intuitive tool to develop and share ideas as a visual narrative.

**Getting Started:**
 * 1) Navigate to  Prezi.com
 * 2) Create a free account, *Note: you do not need an account to view other Prezis
 * This link will help you get a free Educators upgrade, []
 * 1) Once account has been created click, "Your Prezis" and "Create"
 * Note: May want to do the learn section to learn more about creating Prezis

**Curriculum Uses for the Tool:**
 * 1) Use it for engaging students with historical events
 * 2) Collaborate by creating mind mapping, brainstorming, and outlined information
 * 3) Develop story boards for a project
 * 4) Convert a research paper to a visual presentation

**Examples:** []

Social Studies - WWII Prezi Project
Starting today you will begin working on an individual research project related to all we are learning about WWII in class. Rather than creating a linear report, you will use something called Prezi to make a dynamic presentation. Please read the guidelines for this project carefully. Some time will be given in class to work on this project, but most work will need to be done in Study Hall or at home. This project is due April 29.

Your Task: The Topics:
 * 1) Read through the list of topics below. Using your textbook and the Internet, read about all the topics and make an educated choice of your top three topics. Complete the Topic Choice worksheet and submit it to Mrs. Nordstrom.
 * 2) Go to [|Prezi], sign up.
 * 3) Begin learning how to use Prezi. The tutorials can be found by clicking the [|Learn] tab.
 * 4) After you receive your assigned topic from Mrs. Nordstrom, read relevant chapters the textbooks and/or additional materials in the classroom and take notes.
 * 5) If you wish you can use the Internet to collect images, and video related to your topic to include in your presentation. However, if you choose to use a video, make sure you watch it all the way through to check that it is relevant and appropriate before including it in your presentation, and do not use videos that are longer than 2 minutes.
 * 6) Sketch the important events, dates, people, sources, etc. related to your topic. When you have everything you need you can begin putting together your presentation. The following link will help you make a great Prezi: [|1-2-3: how to make a good prezi].
 * 7) Create a 3-5 minute presentation and prepare to present it to the class.
 * 8) Note: Your project must be in your own words and all information must be supported by research.
 * 9) Submit a list of all your sources used. A title and author is sufficient for books, the full URL (website address) is acceptable for online sources.

Choose three of the following topics to research in-depth, listing them in order of preference on the Topic Choice worksheet. In order to help you choose a topic, explore the items on this list using your textbook, the Internet, and other books in the classroom. If you see a topic that is missing from this list that you'd like to explore, please see me. No more than two students will be assigned to the same topic. Grading
 * 1) Blitzkrieg – Hitler’s invasion of Poland in 1939
 * 2) The Blitz
 * 3) The Battle of Britain
 * 4) Hitler and WWII
 * 5) Dunkirk
 * 6) Stalin and WWII
 * 7) D-Day
 * 8) League of Nations failure
 * 9) The Abyssinian crisis
 * 10) Benito Mussolini and WWII
 * 11) The End of the War
 * 12) The Atom Bomb
 * 13) The Holocaust
 * 14) Japan and WWII

I will use the following rubric to assess your project: [|Rubric] I recommend you use the rubric yourself to evaluate your project before the due date.

Prezi > [|The Outbreak of WWI]
 * Explore the [|prezi tutorials] by clicking the "Learn" tab.
 * If you'd like to take your presentation one step further, watch this: [|1+2+3: how to make a good prezi].
 * View presentations made by Mrs. Nordstrom and Mr. Oddvik:

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