Family History Research Paper

My 10th grade U.S. History class at Center Point High School was presented with the challenge of producing a digital family history project. The digital device could be anyone they choose. Any point-of-view was acceptable, as long as it was relevant to their family. The rationale of this assessment was to allow my students to explore their family history and develop and expand their use of digital technology in the educational process.
The project was based on their family history. The viewpoints that they opted to relate to their family history was creatively theirs. The instructions included the encouragement to be creative and demonstrate their knowledge of technology-based presentations.
The purpose of this assignment seemed relevantly
[SL.9-10.1]
a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas. [SL.9-10.1a]
b. Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed. [SL.9-10.1b]
c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. [SL.9-10.1c]
d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses. [L.9-10.2a]
b. Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. [L.9-10.2b]
c. Spell correctly. [L.9-10.2c]
Vocabulary Acquisition and Understanding
42.) Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. [L.9-10.6] (ALEX - Alabama Learning Exchange, 2015)

With the objectives identified in the Course of Study, ALEX, the following are steps that were applied to this project.
1. On March 1, 2016, the student signed for and received their initial instructions about this particular assignment.(C:\Users\aputt\Pictures\2016-04-09 Family History ProjectRequirements, C:\Users\aputt\Pictures\2016-04-09 Family History Project Checklist, C:\Users\aputt\Pictures\2016-04-09 Family History Rubric, and C:\Users\aputt\Pictures\2016-04-09 sign in