Level+4+Assignments

One level 4 option will provided in-class for each unit. If you'd like to do your own level 4 assignment, you can follow the instructions below.
=** How to make your own Level 4 Assignments **= The point is to show that you understand our learning goals beyond the basics. Just check with me first before starting on on you've thought of yourself. > Tasks in which you show the relevance of a current condition or event in the world that you believe reflects a historical trend seen in the learning goal. Be able to analyze whether the similarity is based on cause-and-effect connections or whether is it a coincidental parallel. > > Tasks in which you use primary sources to illustrate a historical trend seen in different parts of the world. Analyze the reasons for the similarity and/or differences across cultures (such as the differences in historical context). > > Can read and comprehend a scholarly articles or book excerpts on a subject directly related to the learning goal. Can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the argument. > If there is a topic that personally interests you find out a question about it that you'd like to answer in a couple pages. You could also create something related to it rather than writing a paper. Consult with Mr Willett before beginning. Ultimately it shouldn't merely be an encyclopedic summary of something, but should answer a question and connect to the world history trends of the period.
 * ** Relating historical concepts to present-day conditions **
 * **Demonstrate that a historical pattern can be seen in evidence across cultures **
 * **Evaluate the historical arguments made by scholars**
 * **Research the answer to a relevant question related to the topics and trends of this period.**