Cuban-American Relations: A Museum Exhibit
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we design a museum exhibit that effectively portrays the complex history of Cuban-American relations, from the Cuban Revolution to the present day, and explores potential future implications?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How did the Cuban Revolution affect Cuban-American relations?
- What were the key events that shaped the relationship between the two countries?
- How has the relationship between Cuba and the US evolved over time?
- What is the current state of Cuban-American relations, and what are the potential future implications?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will be able to analyze the key events and policies that have shaped Cuban-American relations from the Cuban Revolution to the present day.
- Students will be able to evaluate the impact of the Cuban Revolution on Cuban-American relations, including social, political, and economic factors.
- Students will be able to create a museum exhibit that effectively communicates the complex history of Cuban-American relations to a target audience.
- Students will be able to predict potential future implications for Cuban-American relations based on current trends and historical context.
Georgia State Standards
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsThe Mystery Box
Students receive a mysterious, locked box containing artifacts (photos, letters, music) representing different eras of Cuban-American relations. They must decipher clues related to the objects to unlock the box and uncover the central question of the project: How has the relationship between Cuba and the U.S. impacted individuals on both sides?Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Revolution in Action: A Multimedia Chronicle
Students delve deeper into the revolution itself, exploring its key players, events, and immediate consequences.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA multimedia presentation summarizing the Cuban Revolution, including key figures, major events, and immediate impacts.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSS6H1 - Explain the impact of the Cuban Revolution and describe the current relationship between Cuba and the United States.Road to Revolution: Unfolding the Story
Students will explore the context of pre-revolutionary Cuba and the factors leading up to the revolution.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA timeline illustrating key events and factors leading to the Cuban Revolution, including annotated descriptions for each event.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSS6H1 - Explain the impact of the Cuban Revolution and describe the current relationship between Cuba and the United States.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioCuban-American Relations Museum Exhibit Rubric
Historical Understanding
Measure of student's grasp of historical events and figures related to Cuban-American relations.Analysis of Key Figures
Evaluate student understanding of important figures in the Cuban Revolution and their roles.
Exemplary
4 PointsStudent provides a comprehensive analysis of key figures in the Cuban Revolution, illustrating nuanced understanding of their impacts and interrelations.
Proficient
3 PointsStudent accurately describes key figures and outlines their primary contributions to the revolution.
Developing
2 PointsStudent identifies key figures with basic descriptions of their roles.
Beginning
1 PointsStudent shows minimal understanding of key figures' significance.
Major Events Comprehension
Assess comprehension of major events during the Cuban Revolution and their consequences.
Exemplary
4 PointsStudent offers a detailed examination of major revolutionary events, effectively linking them to their broader consequences.
Proficient
3 PointsStudent explains major events and their immediate outcomes clearly.
Developing
2 PointsStudent lists major events with some attempt at explaining consequences.
Beginning
1 PointsStudent has limited knowledge of major events and lacks understanding of their impacts.
Creative Communication
Assessment of student’s ability to use creative means to communicate historical content effectively.Multimedia Presentation
Evaluate the effectiveness and creativity of the multimedia presentation in communicating the complexities of the Cuban Revolution.
Exemplary
4 PointsPresentation uses diverse multimedia elements creatively to provide an in-depth, cohesive portrayal of historical content with engaging narratives and visuals.
Proficient
3 PointsPresentation incorporates various multimedia elements effectively, presenting historical content clearly and engagingly.
Developing
2 PointsPresentation uses limited multimedia elements, with some effectiveness in conveying information.
Beginning
1 PointsPresentation is minimal and lacks sufficient multimedia support to convey historical content.
Timeline Construction
Measure of ability to construct a coherent and informative timeline on pre-revolutionary events.Comprehensiveness of Timeline
Evaluate the depth and accuracy of the timeline created for pre-revolutionary events.
Exemplary
4 PointsTimeline thoroughly covers key events and accurately reflects their significance with insightful annotations.
Proficient
3 PointsTimeline accurately covers key events with relevant annotations.
Developing
2 PointsTimeline includes basic events but lacks depth and comprehensive annotations.
Beginning
1 PointsTimeline is incomplete, with significant gaps in key events and minimal annotations.