Performance Task (Choice #2) The Revolutionary War Period

Name: ____________________ Date: _____________________ Due Date: _________________

Standard - SS8H3: The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution. Element b.: Analyze the significance of people and events in Georgia on the Revolutionary War; include
Loyalists, patriots, Elijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Nancy Hart, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Battle of Kettle Creek, and siege of Savannah.

Directions: 1. Research each of the important people and events of the American Revolution. This research should include each of the following people and events: 1. Loyalist 5. Nancy Hart 2. Patriot 6. Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton 3. Elijah Clarke 7. Battle of Kettle Creek 4. Austin Dabney 8. Siege of Savannah 2. Use your textbook, notes from class, and the Internet to help you find information. If you are using the Internet, you may only use the websites listed below: New Georgia Encyclopedia - http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/ Wikipedia http://www.wikipedia.com/ Google Images (for pictures) - http://images.google.com/ 3. Begin creating your PowerPoint presentation. Your presentation should include a Title Slide (with your name, project title, due date, and your class period) and a content slide for each of the eight people/events (listed above). Each slide should include a description of the person or event (minimum 3-5 sentences and/or bulleted statements) and a minimum of one visual (i.e. picture, diagram, chart, or clip art). 4. You will be graded based on the Revolution Project Rubric (focusing on your completion and accuracy of information contained in the PowerPoint and your participation in the presentation). PowerPoint Slide Layout and Correct Order: Slide #1 Title/Introduction Slide Slide #2 Person/Event #1

The Revolutionary War Period

Loyalists
Summary/Description of the Person or Event Minimum 3-5 Details. Additional Details *Remember to Additional Details reserve room for a picture or symbol Additional Details that represents Additional Details your person/event! Additional Details

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Slide #3 Person/Event #2

Slide #4 Person/Event #3

Patriot
Summary/Description of the Person or Event Minimum 3-5 Details. Additional Details *Remember to Additional Details reserve room for a picture or symbol Additional Details that represents Additional Details your person/event! Additional Details

Elijah Clarke
Summary/Description of the Person or Event Minimum 3-5 Details. Additional Details *Remember to Additional Details reserve room for a picture or symbol Additional Details that represents Additional Details your person/event! Additional Details

Slide #5 Person/Event #4

Slide #6 Person/Event #5

Austin Dabney
Summary/Description of the Person or Event Minimum 3-5 Details. Additional Details *Remember to Additional Details reserve room for a Additional Details picture or symbol Additional Details that represents your person/event! Additional Details

Nancy Hart
Summary/Description of the Person or Event Minimum 3-5 Details. Additional Details *Remember to Additional Details reserve room for a Additional Details picture or symbol Additional Details that represents your person/event! Additional Details

Slide #7 Person/Event #6

Slide #8 Person/Event #7

Summary/Description of the Person or Event Minimum 3-5 Details. Additional Details *Remember to Additional Details reserve room for a picture or symbol Additional Details that represents Additional Details your person/event! Additional Details

Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton

Battle of Kettle Creek

Summary/Description of the Person or Event Minimum 3-5 Details. Additional Details *Remember to Additional Details reserve room for a Additional Details picture or symbol that represents Additional Details your person/event! Additional Details

Slide #9 Person/Event #8

Siege of Savannah
Summary/Description of the Person or Event Minimum 3-5 Details. Additional Details *Remember to Additional Details reserve room for a Additional Details picture or symbol Additional Details that represents your person/event! Additional Details