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FINAL PROJECT FOR WHAP
Partners, Groups and Individuals: DUE JUNE 17: Presentations: June 20-21
WHAP Periodic Chart (2 people)
Create your own Periodic Chart of famous people or famous events and list them in order of importance, categories and with
periodic chart significant symbols. Each chart should be completed by 2-3 people, be typed, on poster paper and include pictures
that turn up (details “inside”). It should be color-coded as well. Have fun! The details are attached to this project. You can use the
examples they give you (1750-present), create one before 1750 or come up with your own.
“Change-the-World” PSA (2-3 people)
Choose a world topic that deserves more attention and create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about it. Students must
complete research, develop a script and deliver a PSA explaining the history of the problem, solutions to it and how others can
become involved. The PSA must be between 4 -7 minutes. Students should also have some video/pictures as part of the project.
INTERVIEW (2 people - record)
Students will research an important historical figure and interview him/her in a “Barbara Walters/Oprah-Winfrey/Diane Sawyer”
style celebrity special. One student will be the interviewer and the other the historical figure in a recorded production. Research
and script must be handed in (although students do not have to be word-for-word) and costumes and appropriate attire is expected.
HISTORICAL NEWS SHOW/INTERVIEW or FILM (2-4 people)
Students will decide on an important era and choose to do an interview with a historical figure, an SNL type news show or choose an
event to reenact. Students may also choose to do a combination. Research is important and must be included along with a script
and citations. Information must be well-presented and film must be well-edited. A commercial break should be included with
appropriate advertisements that pertain to time period and products.
INFOGRAPHICS for KEY CONCEPTS (1+)
Create an infographic for each of the key concepts in each unit area (see key concept sheets). Infographics should have titles,
pictures, maps, chart and short information on the key concepts. A student can do one (but it should be complete) or add more
students for each infographic unit area. An example is attached and on the website calendar
DBQ CREATION (2 people)
For this DBQ, your question will be “What is it like to be a student in Mrs. Shee’s AP World History class?”. You must use 8-9
documents including 1-2 images (drawing, photograph, maps, etc…), 1-2 charts or graphs that include data of some sort (responses
to survey, amount of time studying, MC answers correct, etc.), 2 text-based documents from your perspective, 1-2 documents from
an outsider’s perspective, primary source documents and an additional choice document (if necessary). The documents should be
able to be GROUPED in some way. You must also include a written explanation of how to work with these documents and how to do
each one of the DBQ rubric points including POV and additional document. You should include at least 1 autobiographical paragraph
with at least 3 pieces of information on two documents that would help others with POV.
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
AP Historical Quote Project
Pick a famous quote that reflects some significant truth or idea; then, explain how the quote relates to world history using three
historical examples from different time periods and civilizations in an oral presentation through powerpoint, prezi or digital story
format. It can be pre-recorded. Explain the truth of the quote in how it captures the human condition and explain how it has been
illustrated over time and in thematic ways.
“Rolling Stone” Style Interview
Student can choose an interview subject (any historical character they choose) and write an interview in the “Rolling Stone” style.
Example of an interview can be found in my classroom. Questions and answers should cover events in their era and their feelings
and POV. Questions can also dive into current event subjects with interviewees taking a stand on events based on their past actions,
feelings and POV. Student must also design a “Rolling Stone” cover.
World-History Dinner Party (see attached)
Create a world history dinner party by coming up with a theme and inviting 10 people from history to your party. You should have a
guest list and a short ½ page ORIGINAL biography on each person (including yourself) and explain why you want them at this party.
Design invitations, color scheme, place settings, table arrangements for guests, centerpieces, menu and dinner conversation topics.
Finally, create a “Rationale” page (or add it under each of these areas) to explain WHY you chose who you did, why they are seating
where they are, and the food and table settings.
ALTERNATIVE HISTORICAL ENDINGS (1 person)
Choose TWO historical events or key concepts and write a summary of the event, the causes and the effects and the impact on
politics, economic and social conditions. Then rewrite an alternative ending scenario. How was history changed? What political,
economic and social conditions were altered and what worldwide impact did that have on our lives today?
NEWSPAPER/NEWS SHOW (1 - 2 people)
Students will choose a region or period and create a newspaper or news story (recorded) using events from that period. Each
student should write at least 2 main articles (or news stories) and 2 additional features. They should be professional in nature.
Types of stories could be: front-page story, national article (in the region), international article, feature article, interview, editorial,
etc... Additional Features includes: commercials (for news show), advertisements, crossword puzzle, sports/cooking/etc.. article,
Dear Abby, map, weather, political cartoon, etc…
SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR WHAP STUDENTS
Create a positive guide/letter/powerpoint to a 2015-12016 WHAP student about how to be successful in AP World History. Include:
helpful tips for success, what to expect from the course and instructor, “How to survive the paper beast: Getting organized”, how to
take effective notes, how to take notes or watch Crash Course videos, best graphic organizers to use (and one filled out to show
what is effective information), essay tips, creating and working with a study group, and any other ideas that you can think of.
Include illustrations and humor whenever possible .
ABC Children’s Book OR Lyrics/Cover Band after 1750/Design a Bulletin Board
-Create ABC Children’s THEME history book with illustrations and 2-3 sentence about each idea as well
-Create a fictional band name (around a historical theme), develop a cover, 10+ songs and rewrite lyrics to THREE
-Create and get materials for a themed bulletin board around AP World History (or do a combination of 2 of these)
KAHOOT GAME CREATION (see Ms. Shee)
Create 5 different review Kahoot games (30 questions or more) for each unit using key concept ideas and using at least 10 stimulus
pieces in each unit (maps, readings, art, etc…). Answers should be DIFFICULT to get (no easy question/answer combinations) and
there should be appropriate graphics, etc…
WORLD CULTURES COOKING AND HISTORY – should be presented
Choose a region to research and examine the cultural aspects including at least 3 of the following: religion, art, architecture,
celebrations, housing, food and agriculture, gender relations, technology over time, historical events that impact culture (wars,
etc…). Then develop a short cookbook of at least 5-6 recipes and a short introduction of why these recipes are important to the
culture and agriculture of the area (best if it connects with your research!). Choose 1 (or more!) to make and present to the class.
Art: T-shirt design for WHAPSTERS (please see me – strong art students only)
Art: Art Project (please see me – strong art students only)
Research Essay (4-5 typed pages) YOUR CHOICE
World History Dinner Party Post-Exam Project
For this project you will be the host of a historical party based on one topic in World History. All good hostesses and
hosts first pick a theme for their party. Your choice can be a particular theme in World History such as a particular war,
trade, exploration, nation building, social roles, or it could be based on a specific time period. Be creative--the World's
the limit! When you pick your theme, you need to get approval from your teacher of that theme before you begin on the
project. You will be producing a paper that explains your various choices for the party and will include:
Page 1
Invitation--This is where you will put your invitation to your party. Your invitation should be appropriate for
the time period or theme of your party. Look up guidelines from Emily Post on invitation etiquette.
Page 2
Guest List--You must include 8 guests and the list should fit your chosen theme. You can make your list
realistic (meaning they all lived at the same time) or not. The list should meet the needs of your chosen theme.
By the way, you have to be one of the guests.
Page 3 – 10
Guest Biographies--Here you will include a one page biography on each of the seven guests and a one page
autobiography of you. PLEASE DO NOT COPY ANY MATERIAL FOR THESE PAGES. YOU MAY DO
LOTS OF RESEARCH FOR THESE, BUT THE WRITING MUST BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. COPYING
THE WRITING OF OTHERS, EVEN IF YOU ARE TAKING ONLY PHRASES AND REWORDING SOME
WORDS, IS PLAGIARISM AND IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. Do not copy! If you do you run the risk of earning
a zero on this project. Be sure to also include WHY you included each person and why you think they would be
an interesting guest
Page 11
Table Arrangement--Provide a diagram of the table arrangement. Explain what the table will look like, how
you will decorate it, and what kinds of dishes you will use. Make sure that you include an explanation of who
will sit where (can also go in the rationale page!). Include a colored picture of the table and decorations and
pictures of each of the guests.
Page 12
Rationale Page--This is where you will explain why you placed certain guests next to each other and what you
feel they might discuss
Page 13
Menu--Provide a menu for your dinner party. Be creative and match the food with the guests and the theme.
Explain why you chose the food you did.