A group history project where the students are given a period in history that they become an expert on and present teach it to the class. The periods in history are the Prehistory of France through the 100 years war. The students view the film Cathedral which explains the construction of Gothic Cathedrals and later in groups a quiz is given. In groups, students have to bodily recreate the means of support for the gothic cathedrals. Students study Joan of Arc and write and essay about how people who are different are often persecuted, they also write an essay on heroes.
Students write and essay after studying the French Revolution.
Students are asked if they would act and feel the same way the French people did during the revolution. If they could change any part of the revolution what would they change and what would they do differently. The final assessment in civilization is based on a project. Students are allowed to complete this project in one of four ways. The idea is to let the students choose a project most appropriate to their learning style.