Extra - Credit Social Studies

for Each Six Weeks

These are choices for extra credit opportunities each six weeks in Social Studies. Other choices may be made available throughout the school year, also. The student may choose one of the activities offered or all of them each six week period for credit. A test grade will be awarded for each assignment that is completed in a satisfactory manner.

First Six Weeks

Make a papier-mache Earth or paint a pumpkin to represent the Earth. Show the seven continents, major bodies of water, the equator, prime meridian, etc.

Make a chart of 25 places you would like to visit, or NBA, NFL, OR MLB cities, or capitals, etc. Show their location by using latitude and longitude coordinates.

Pretend you are an archaeologist. You have "discovered" our classroom a thousand years in the future. Write a one page article for a history magazine explaining the artifacts you found and their possible uses and significance. Write in first person narrative.

Second Six Weeks

Watch National Geographic Explorer or rent a National Geographic video and write a one page summary of the program's content. You may submit up to three summaries this six weeks.

Third Six Weeks

Select an historical event. Place yourself as a spectator or participant in the event . Research to find facts about the event then write a first person narrative describing the event and your role in it or observation of it.

Make a diorama of a famous scene in Europe. This may be a "man-made" feature such as Big Ben or a physical feature such as the Alps.

Fourth Six Weeks

Research various festivals, celebrations, holidays, etc. through the world. List ten and give a description of each including such things as customs, costumes, food, decorations, history, location, and time of the year celebrated.

Make a family tree. Trace your relatives' heritage back as many generations as possible.

Fifth Six Weeks

Find an international recipe then O.K. the recipe with your Social Studies teacher. Prepare the dish for your family (with supervision!) Have a parent sign a note stating that you compleated this extra credit assignment and turn signed note into teacher for credit.

Reasearch to find WWI and WWII posters and make a poster in the WWI or WWII style.

Interview someone who lived during WWII but was not in the military. Have them tell you about the effects of the war on the "home front." Write, type, or tape your interview with them.

Sixth Six Weeks

Make a model of one of your favorite historical places of importance. Check your choice with your teacher for approval. Bring the model to school for display.

Write a song about any character, concept, or event we have studied in Social Studies this year. Perform your song in class, on tape, or by video.

You are campaigning for President. Write a speech that would encourage people in your country to vote for you. The speech should include a discussion of problems, possible solutions, steps you would take as president, and your "vision" for your country as its leader. Submit a copy of your written or typed speech to your teacher or video tape it for presentation to your class.

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