7th Grade World History Culture report

As part of the 7th grade common core standards, 7th graders will be working on a
multi-step research project on a modern nation of their choice. The objective is for
students to gain knowledge about a modern nations history and culture that we
would not have class time to dig into in great detail. This project encompasses
multiple social studies topics; history, anthropology and sociology. We will end the
year with the students brining in a dish that best represents the nation that they
researched. Individual handouts will be given for each portion of the project.

The final research paper will be typed, 8 12 pages in length, size 12 font and will
include the following:
Intro
Part #1 history
Part #2 historical landmarks / UNESCO sites
Part #3 significant people (3)
Part #4 Culture
Conclusion
Bibliography
*pictures must be used appropriately and not take up more than 1/8 of the page

Here are the due dates and point value for each section
February Pick a current nation to write your No points
15 report on
February Notes on history portion 10 points
23
March 9 Rough draft on history portion take 15 points
your notes and write them in complete
sentences
March 23 Notes on historical landmarks 10 points

April 6 Rough draft on historical landmarks - 15 points

take your notes and write them in
complete sentences
April 20 Notes on Significant People 10 points

May 4 Rough draft on Significant people - 15 points

take your notes and write them in
complete sentences
May 18 Notes on culture 10 points

May 25 Rough draft on culture - take your 15 points

notes and write them in complete
sentences
June 8 Rough draft of intro and conclusion 10 points

June 14 Final draft due 50 points

 June 16 Culture Feast 25 points

145 points
total

Common core standards for middle school

research

Research to Build and Present Knowledge:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.7
Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-
generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional
related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search
terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote
or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and
following a standard format for citation.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.9
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research.

Production and Distribution of Writing:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and
style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.5
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and
present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently
 Students will have class time on Wednesdays to
work on this project for the remainder of the year.

Notes Page 10 points

Section topic: History of the nation
Notes are due February 23rd and rough draft is due March
9th
Answer your guiding questions below

1. When and how did this nation achieve independence?

2. What type of government do the currently have and has it always been that
way?
3. What is the geography of the nation and how has it impacted the nations
history?
4. What natural disasters, wars or epidemics have greatly impacted the history of
this nation?
5. When was this nations Golden Age? What were the greatest achievements?
Start gathering your information. Make sure to write down the citation information.
Remember- if it is not your original idea or common knowledge, you need to CITE YOUR

SOURCE!
 You can easily get a proper citation at www.easybib.com

Need more space? Staple any additional notes to this page.

Notes Page 10 points

Section topic: Historical Landmarks
Notes are due on April 20th and rough draft is due May 4th
Answer your guiding questions below:
1. Who are the 3 most significant people from this nation? They can be living there
now or possibly born there and moved to another nation.
2. Write up a mini biography of each and explain what their achievements are.

Start gathering your information. Make sure to write down the citation information.
Remember- if it is not your original idea or common knowledge, you need to CITE YOUR

SOURCE!
 You can easily get a proper citation at www.easybib.com

Need more space? Staple any additional notes to this page.

 Notes Page 10 points
Section topic: Significant People
Notes are due on March 23rd and rough draft is due April
6th
Answer your guiding questions below:
1. Based on the UNESCO website, what are the 3 most significant landmarks in this
nation?
2. Explain their location, purpose and significance to the nation
Start gathering your information. Make sure to write down the citation information.
Remember- if it is not your original idea or common knowledge, you need to CITE YOUR

SOURCE!
You can easily get a proper citation at www.easybib.com
 Need more space? Staple any additional notes to this page.

Notes Page 10 points

Section topic: Culture
Notes are due on May 18th and May 25th
Answer your guiding questions below:
1. What are the traditional cultural aspects of this nation?
a. Be sure to discuss food, music, art, religion
Start gathering your information. Make sure to write down the citation information.
Remember- if it is not your original idea or common knowledge, you need to CITE YOUR

SOURCE!
You can easily get a proper citation at www.easybib.com
Need more space? Staple any additional notes to this page.