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American History II
Final Exam Project
Directions: Create a presentation using Google slideshow -like we have done before and share it
with me: Robert.Mitchell@stokes.k12.nc.us
1. For the final exam in this class you will create a presentation. For your presentation,
you may select any topic we have covered this semester in American History II. Select
anything that you have found especially interesting. Some examples could include the
civil rights movement, any presidential administration, the Vietnam War, Civil Rights,
Cuban Missile Crisis, a particular battle from WWI or WWII, the Holocaust, or a
particularly interesting figure from American History II. Remember, these are only
examples! You have the option of selecting ANY topic from our class!
2. Your presentation should include a minimum of 11 slides but can include more as
necessary. The rubric for how your presentation will be graded is outlined below.
3. After selecting your topic, use what you have learned in American History II this
semester in conjunction with any further research online to create your presentation. If
you need assistance selecting a topic, please ask for help!
4. Your final slide should discuss the HISTORICAL IMPACT of your topic. What
important impact did your topic have on American History AND why? Make sure to
include this slide at the end of your presentation!
5. Remember, your sources should be correctly cited on each slide or you may cite all
sources at the end on a culminating slideeither way is fine as long as all sources are
cited!
6. Once your presentation has been completed, share it with me or send to me by email.
7. Dont forget to use the following rubric to guide your presentation! This assignment will
count as 25% of your final grade for the course!

FINAL EXAM GRADING RUBRIC

Final Exam Project: Create a Presentation (100 Points)

Slide One - Cover Slide 6 Points
Creative Title/Non-Creative Title
2/1
Name
1
Class
1
Period
1
Date
1
Section Sub-total Slide Two - Introduction Slide 6 Points
Slide Title
1
Background Sentences (2-3 sentences clearly identifying background)
2/1/0
Thesis Statement (Clear general statement of topic)
1/0
Thesis Development (Topics to be presented clearly highlighted)
2/1/0
Section Sub-total Slide Three 9.5 Points
Slide Title
1
Bullet Point One (Criteria) Points will be awarded as follows:
2.5 / 1.5 / .5

2.5 Item is relevant, accurate, and clearly understandable.

1.5 Bullet is relevant, but is not clearly understandable or is partially
inaccurate.
0.5 Bullet is not relevant.
Bullet Point Two
Bullet Point Three
Picture included

Slide Four 9.5 Points

Slide Title
Bullet Point One
Bullet Point Two
Bullet Point Three
Picture included
Slide Five 9.5 Points
Slide Title
Bullet Point One
Bullet Point Two
Bullet Point Three
Picture included
Slide Six 9.5 Points
Slide Title
Bullet Point One
Bullet Point Two
Bullet Point Three
Picture included

2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
1
Section Sub-total 1
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
1
Section Sub-total 1
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
1
Section Sub-total 1
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
1
Section Sub-total -

Slide Seven 9.5 Points

Slide Title
Bullet Point One
Bullet Point Two
Bullet Point Three
Picture included

Slide Eight 9.5 Points

Slide Title
Bullet Point One
Bullet Point Two
Bullet Point Three
Picture included
Slide Nine 9.5 Points
Slide Title
Bullet Point One
Bullet Point Two
Bullet Point Three
Picture included
Slide Ten 9.5 Points
Slide Title
Bullet Point One
Bullet Point Two
Bullet Point Three
Picture included
Slide Eleven - Historical Impact 11 Points
Slide Title
Relevance and historical context of the topic is included and well developed, is
clearly and accurately presented, and has a minimum of three separate ideas.
Relevance and historical context of the topic is included, is clearly and accurately
presented, but is not completely developed, having less than three separate ideas.
Relevance and historical context of the topic is included, but is not clearly
presented and/or is partially inaccurate.
Relevance and historical context of the topic is not included.

1
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
1
Section Sub-total -

1
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
1
Section Sub-total 1
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
1
Section Sub-total 1
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
2.5 / 1.5 / .5
1
Section Sub-total 1
10
6
3

0
Section Sub-total Combined Sections Sub-total Citation Slide Sources Include 25 points per source less than three sources
___ * 15 =
Citation Slide Sources in MLA Format 5 points per source listed not in MLA
___ * 5 =

Citation for picture not in notes section of each main slide 1 point
___ * 1 =
each
Late
-15 =
Final Slide Information Presentation Grade -