Social Movement Time Capsule Creation
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Social Movement Time Capsule Creation

Grade 12Social Studies5 days
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In the 'Social Movement Time Capsule Creation' project, 12th-grade students delve into the analysis of historical and significant social movements, exploring their impacts on political principles, government institutions, and legal changes through Supreme Court cases. The project involves creating a virtual time capsule that documents and showcases these movements using timelines, legal analyses, and narratives from diverse perspectives. Students engage with interactive activities such as documentaries and VR experiences to find compelling connections between past movements and contemporary social and political change, fostering a comprehensive understanding of historical contexts and their implications for future generations.
Social MovementsVirtual Time CapsuleSupreme Court CasesPolitical PrinciplesGovernment InstitutionsMinority and Majority RightsHistorical Analysis
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we use a virtual time capsule to analyze and showcase the key characteristics and impacts of social movements on political principles and government institutions throughout history?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • What defines a social movement and what are its key characteristics?
  • How do social movements arise, and what factors contribute to their development and success?
  • In what ways do social movements impact political principles and government institutions?
  • How can Supreme Court cases be used to understand the relationship between social movements and legal change?
  • What are the roles of minority and majority rights in the context of social movements and government policy?
  • How have historical social movements influenced contemporary political and social change?
  • What is the significance of documenting social movements in a time capsule, and how can this affect future generations?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will analyze key characteristics and impacts of significant social movements on political principles and government institutions.
  • Students will explore the development and success factors of social movements over time.
  • Students will evaluate how key Supreme Court cases have influenced legal changes in relation to social movements.
  • Students will understand the relationship between social movements and the balance between minority and majority rights.
  • Students will create a virtual time capsule documenting social movements to understand their influence on contemporary political and social change.

Custom Standard Set

0 Social Movements and Equal Protection
Primary
Explain how the implications of the argument or perspective in the source may affect political principles, institutions, processes, policies, and behaviors.Reason: This standard is directly relevant as the project involves analyzing how social movements influence political principles, institutions, and processes. Students will explore and explain these associations through project-based inquiries.
3.11 Government Responses to Social Movements
Primary
Explain how a required Supreme Court case relates to a foundational document or to other primary or secondary sources.Reason: This relates to the project's objective to study government responses to social movements and connect Supreme Court cases with these movements, providing a context for political responses.
3.12 Balancing Minority and Majority Rights
Primary
Explain how the facts, issue, holding, reasoning, decision, and majority opinion of a required Supreme Court case compare to a non-required Supreme Court case.Reason: The project emphasizes understanding the balance between minority and majority rights, exploring this through the comparison of Supreme Court cases relevant to social movements.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Interactive Documentary Screening

Kick off the project with a screening of an interactive documentary featuring interviews, archival footage, and dynamic maps of social movements’ progress over time. This approach allows students to explore different narratives and perspectives by choosing which segments to engage with, fostering a personalized inquiry path.

Virtual Reality Time Machine

Unveil a virtual reality experience where students 'travel' back in time to witness pivotal events of a specific social movement. This immersive interaction piques curiosity by letting students feel part of history, encouraging them to investigate the causes, key figures, and outcomes of these events in-depth.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Exploration Map of Movements

Students begin by identifying and outlining major social movements that they could include in their virtual time capsule. They will map out these movements' timelines, key events, and figures.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research and identify at least three major social movements from different historical periods.
2. Create a timeline for each movement that highlights key events, figures, and milestones.
3. Prepare a presentation slide or digital document summarizing the foundational aspects of each selected movement.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA digital presentation that includes timelines and summaries of at least three social movements.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with the standard on explaining the implications of arguments or perspectives and their effects on political principles and institutions.
Activity 2

Supreme Court Connection Analyzer

Students will delve into Supreme Court cases related to the social movements they researched and analyze how these cases contributed to legal and social changes.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Select at least one Supreme Court case that relates to each social movement studied in Activity 1.
2. Analyze the facts, issues, and holdings of the case, and then relate them to the foundational principles of the movement.
3. Compare these required cases with non-required Supreme Court cases to evaluate differences and similarities in legal reasoning and impacts.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comparative analysis report that contrasts required and non-required Supreme Court cases related to chosen social movements.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports standards on explaining Supreme Court cases in relation to social movements and comparing different cases to understand minority and majority rights.
Activity 3

Documentary Deep Dive

Students will explore documentary resources to understand various perspectives within the social movements they are studying, leading up to creating narrative pieces for the time capsule.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Gather visual and written documentary resources relevant to the social movements examined in prior activities.
2. Analyze these resources to identify differing narratives and perspectives within each movement.
3. Write narrative pieces from multiple viewpoints, showcasing the diversity within each movement.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA series of narrative essays representing multiple perspectives within selected social movements, suitable for inclusion in the time capsule.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with the standard on exploring how social movements affect political principles and behaviors through diverse perspectives and narratives.
Activity 4

Time Capsule Curation

Students will compile their research and findings into a cohesive virtual time capsule that presents the multi-faceted impact of social movements.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Review all research, analyses, and narrative pieces created in previous activities.
2. Organize materials into sections reflecting different aspects of social movements: timelines, legal analyses, and narrative perspectives.
3. Use digital tools to design an interactive platform that presents this information engagingly and informatively.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA fully interactive virtual time capsule showcasing the research, legal analyses, and narratives developed throughout the project.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsComprehensive alignment with standards on analyzing the effects of social movements on political and legal institutions.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Social Movement Virtual Time Capsule Rubric

Category 1

Research and Identification

Evaluation of students' ability to thoroughly research and identify major social movements and their significant elements.
Criterion 1

Comprehensiveness of Research

Accuracy and depth in researching and identifying major social movements and their characteristics.

Exemplary
4 Points

Research is thorough, accurately identifying more than three major social movements, with detailed characteristics and significance clearly articulated.

Proficient
3 Points

Research satisfactorily identifies three major social movements, with relevant characteristics and significance adequately described.

Developing
2 Points

Research identifies a few social movements with basic characteristics; however, significant details are missing or unclear.

Beginning
1 Points

Research is limited, with few movements identified and insufficient detail about their characteristics and significance.

Criterion 2

Timeline and Presentation Creation

Effectiveness in creating clear, informative timelines and presentations of social movements.

Exemplary
4 Points

Timelines and presentations are exceptionally well-organized and detailed, clearly highlighting key events and figures with innovative elements that enhance understanding.

Proficient
3 Points

Timelines and presentations are organized and adequately highlight key events and figures, effectively aiding understanding.

Developing
2 Points

Timelines and presentations highlight some key events and figures, but lack organization or clarity in areas.

Beginning
1 Points

Timelines and presentations lack clarity, organization, and fail to effectively highlight key events and figures.

Category 2

Supreme Court Case Analysis

Assessment of students' ability to analyze and relate Supreme Court cases to social movements.
Criterion 1

Legal Analysis Depth

Ability to deeply analyze the facts, issues, and holdings of Supreme Court cases in relation to social movements.

Exemplary
4 Points

Analysis is highly detailed, showing deep understanding of Supreme Court cases and their connections to social movements, with advanced comparative insights.

Proficient
3 Points

Analysis is detailed and demonstrates a solid understanding of Supreme Court cases and their impacts on social movements, with reasonable comparative insights.

Developing
2 Points

Analysis is basic, showing some understanding of Supreme Court cases and social movements, but lacks depth and comparative nuances.

Beginning
1 Points

Analysis lacks detail and does not adequately connect Supreme Court cases with social movements.

Category 3

Narrative Construction and Perspectives

Evaluation of students' ability to construct narratives showcasing diverse perspectives within social movements.
Criterion 1

Diversity of Narratives

Creation of narratives that illustrate diverse perspectives and narratives within social movements.

Exemplary
4 Points

Narratives are exceptionally diverse, well-crafted, and clearly present multiple viewpoints with rich detail, enhancing understanding of movements.

Proficient
3 Points

Narratives present multiple perspectives with adequate detail, effectively conveying the complexity within social movements.

Developing
2 Points

Narratives include limited perspectives and lack depth, offering basic insights into social movements.

Beginning
1 Points

Narratives are mono-dimensional and lack diversity, failing to effectively present different perspectives.

Category 4

Time Capsule Curation

Assessment of students' ability to curate and design a cohesive virtual time capsule that presents their comprehensive project effectively.
Criterion 1

Cohesion and Presentation Quality

Overall organization and presentation quality of the virtual time capsule, integrating all researched elements effectively.

Exemplary
4 Points

The time capsule is cohesive, exceptionally designed, and integrates all elements of research, analysis, and narrative into an engaging and informative experience.

Proficient
3 Points

The time capsule is well-organized and effectively integrates research, analyses, and narratives into a coherent presentation.

Developing
2 Points

The time capsule includes several organizational elements but lacks full cohesion and integration of research components.

Beginning
1 Points

The time capsule lacks cohesion, organization, and fails to effectively integrate all researched elements.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

Reflect on the process of creating a virtual time capsule: What was the most surprising thing you learned about social movements and their impacts on political principles and government institutions?

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Question 2

How confident do you feel about your ability to analyze the relationship between social movements and Supreme Court cases after completing this project?

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Question 3

Which aspect of this project do you believe enhanced your understanding of the balance between minority and majority rights the most?

Multiple choice
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Options
Exploration Map of Movements
Supreme Court Connection Analyzer
Documentary Deep Dive
Time Capsule Curation
Question 4

Many social movements seek to create change that will impact future generations. How do you think documenting these movements in a time capsule can influence future perspectives on social and political change?

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Question 5

On a scale from 1 to 5, how effectively do you think the virtual time capsule will help future learners understand the significance of past social movements?

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