Schedule study and writing times. Plan time for videotaping of group presentations. Gathering Information Students work in groups with Media Specialist or teacher to access web sites and download data. Students use electronic and bound encyclopedias. Information Groups organize and analyze data cards.
Groups make a decision, selecting a person or group most influential.
The paper and project will be presented to the class and videotaped. The paper will be scored for a writing grade. The students will rate their own and their group's effectiveness.