“We are pioneers and trail
blazers, we fight for freedom, we transform our dream into the truth, our struggles
will become a nation” This mantra is the opening of America, the Story of us.
Over the course of this year we have watched this series in addition to our class
work to learn about America.
For your final project this year you are to find someone, alive or dead, real
or fiction, who exemplifies what it mean to be an American. You will research
this person’s life, exploits, & achievements and present your information
in two ways. First you will write a bias biography which also shows how they
embody an American icon. This paper should be no less than 8 pages as it will
chronicle their life, major achievements, and reflect on the main idea of that
person as an American icon. This paper will need to be cited in APA format and
must include 7 sources. Two of which can not come from the internet. Next, present
this project in Power Point format. This power point should include the
following
·
no less than 8
slides
·
an intro slide
showcasing components to what it means to be American
·
biographical
information about your person
·
no less than 5
pictures
·
Highlights of
achievements
·
Arguments for how
your individual meets your definition of an American
You will present these on
Tuesday June 10th ,
It will be worth 80 Points (a
rubric will be provided in advance.
*the paper will be due June 2nd
& is worth 200 Points.
