Goal: Present a creative piece to represent an element of Springfield's local history.

Description: In multiple stages over several months, students researched, developed, created, and presented their own original work portraying a facet of Springfield's history. Students selected one theme: from criminal backgrounds to women's history, then conducted archival historical analysis at the Springfield Heritage Center. Then, students investigated different forms of creative display, ultimately selecting one to build, develop, and present on our expo night.

Subject: American History

Grade Level: 9

• Overview

• Project Guidance

• Developing a Visual

• Argumentative Essay Instructions & Rubric

• Project Funding Proposal

• Credible, high-level research from both primary and secondary sources

• Completion of 2 page argumentative essay with thesis

• Creation and display of creative work that demonstrates thesis statement

• Presentation of work