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Treaty Tapestry Chronicles

Grade 5Social Studies3 days

In the 'Treaty Tapestry Chronicles' project, fifth-grade students explore the key events leading to the end of the French and Indian War by creating visual tapestries. Through research and engagement with historical letters, students develop a deep understanding of the war's causes, outcomes, and impacts on North America's people and European power relations. The project emphasizes narrative and artwork integration, enabling students to express historical perspectives and events creatively and cohesively. By working collaboratively, students design and present a comprehensive tapestry that reflects diverse viewpoints, fostering historical empathy and analytical skills.

French and Indian WarTapestry CreationHistorical PerspectivesVisual StorytellingCollaborationEuropean PowersTreaty Analysis

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we visually represent the key events and their impacts that led to the signing of the treaty ending the French and Indian War through tapestry creation?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

What were the major causes and outcomes of the French and Indian War?
How did the French and Indian War impact the relationships between European powers?
What role did treaties play in concluding the French and Indian War?
How were the lives of people in North America affected by the end of the French and Indian War?
What were the key events that led to the signing of the treaty ending the French and Indian War?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Understand and explain the major causes and outcomes of the French and Indian War.
Create visual representations (tapestries) that depict key events leading to the signing of the treaty ending the French and Indian War.
Analyze how the French and Indian War impacted relationships between European powers in North America.
Explain the role of treaties in concluding the French and Indian War.
Describe the effects of the war’s end on various peoples’ lives in North America.

Social Studies Standards

5.3a

Primary

Demonstrate an understanding of the causes and effects of the French and Indian War.Reason: The project requires students to analyze and depict the causes and effects of the French and Indian War through tapestry creation.

5.3b

Primary

Analyze the relationships between European powers in North America before and after the French and Indian War.Reason: The project includes understanding the impact of the French and Indian War on European power relations, a topic central to this standard.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3

Supporting

Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical text based on specific information in the text.Reason: Students will need to explain relationships and events as they create narratives for their tapestries.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1

Supporting

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.Reason: Students may write descriptions or reflections on the events they depict, supporting their choices with evidence.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Letters from the Past

Students receive surprise 'letters' from historical figures living during the French and Indian War, presenting a variety of perspectives and challenging them to explore differing viewpoints on the war's end. The diverse range of voices includes soldiers, Native American leaders, and European monarchs which allows students to critically analyze the events surrounding the peace treaties while expressing these narratives on tapestry.

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Portfolio Activities

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

Activity 1

Tapestry Storyboarding

Students begin by sketching the main events and ideas they intend to depict in their tapestries, focusing on the key moments leading to the end of the French and Indian War. This helps them organize their thoughts and ensures they cover important historical details.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Review historical letters and research materials to gather information on key events leading to the end of the French and Indian War.

2. Select 3-4 pivotal moments to focus on in your tapestry.

3. Create rough sketches and notes for each event or idea, including details such as people involved, locations, and outcomes.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA series of preliminary sketches with annotations highlighting key events.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsStandards 5.3a and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3 - Students will organize and visually plan the depiction of historical events.

Activity 2

Historical Perspective Panels

Students craft panels that present perspectives of different historical figures involved in the French and Indian War. These panels involve writing short narratives or reflections from the point of view of figures such as soldiers, Native American leaders, or European monarchs.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Choose a historical figure or group from your research to represent.

2. Write a narrative or reflection from this figure's perspective, utilizing the information gathered.

3. Pair your narrative with a visual panel, sketching symbols or images that represent this figure's perspective.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA set of illustrated panels with accompanying narratives that express varying historical perspectives.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsStandards 5.3a and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1 - Encourages analysis of historical events and writing supported opinion pieces.

Activity 3

Treaty Tapestry Design Workshop

Based on their storyboards and perspective panels, students collaboratively design sections of a large tapestry that encompasses all key events and perspectives studied.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Combine individual sketches and narratives into collective tapestry sections.

2. Work in groups to refine and integrate designs, ensuring coherence and historical accuracy.

3. Finalize designs with teacher feedback, preparing for tapestry creation.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityDetailed design sections for a cohesive class tapestry representing the end of the French and Indian War.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsStandards 5.3a, 5.3b - Integrates analysis of historical events and relations into a collective visual project.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Chronicles of Peace: Treaty Tapestry Rubric

Category 1

Historical Understanding

Measures the student's comprehension and analysis of historical events and their ability to reflect this understanding in their tapestry project.

Criterion 1

Analysis of Key Events

Assesses how well students identify and explain the causes and effects of the French and Indian War in their tapestry work.

Exemplary

4 Points

Insightfully analyzes major causes and effects with sophisticated understanding.

Proficient

3 Points

Identifies and explains major causes and effects thoroughly.

Developing

2 Points

Partially explains causes and effects with some inaccuracies.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to identify and explain key causes and effects.

Criterion 2

Perspective Integration

Evaluates the student’s ability to incorporate diverse historical perspectives in their project.

Exemplary

4 Points

Seamlessly integrates multiple perspectives with depth and empathy.

Proficient

3 Points

Effectively includes multiple perspectives in a coherent manner.

Developing

2 Points

Incorporates some perspectives, though not fully developed or interconnected.

Beginning

1 Points

Limited integration of perspectives, largely unconnected.

Category 2

Creative Expression and Visual Storytelling

Assesses students' ability to creatively represent historical events and narratives through detailed and coherent visual storytelling.

Criterion 1

Visual Representation Quality

Evaluates the creativity and clarity of visual elements in representing the historical narrative.

Exemplary

4 Points

Creatively and clearly depicts historical narratives with exceptional detail.

Proficient

3 Points

Accurately and creatively represents narratives with clear detail.

Developing

2 Points

Represents narratives with basic clarity, lacking detail.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles with clear and creative visual representation.

Criterion 2

Narrative Coherence

Assesses the clarity and logical flow of narratives produced to accompany visual elements.

Exemplary

4 Points

Narratives are coherent, logically structured, and richly detailed.

Proficient

3 Points

Narratives are coherent and adequately detailed.

Developing

2 Points

Narratives have lapses in logic or detail.

Beginning

1 Points

Narratives lack coherence and detailed description.

Category 3

Collaboration and Reflection

Focuses on teamwork and the ability to engage in reflective thinking about the tapestry project process.

Criterion 1

Collaborative Contribution

Measures active participation and leadership in group activities and design workshops.

Exemplary

4 Points

Shows exceptional leadership and teamwork.

Proficient

3 Points

Actively participates and contributes to the group.

Developing

2 Points

Participates with encouragement, but has inconsistent engagement.

Beginning

1 Points

Limited participation in group activities.

Criterion 2

Reflective Thinking

Assesses the ability to reflect on learning and process within the tapestry project.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides insightful reflections that demonstrate deep learning.

Proficient

3 Points

Offers meaningful reflections with clear learning insights.

Developing

2 Points

Provides basic reflections, limited in depth.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to articulate reflections on the project.

Reflection Prompts

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

Question 1

Reflect on your experience of creating a tapestry that depicts key events leading to the end of the French and Indian War. What new insights did you gain about historical events and their impacts during this project?

Text

Required

Question 2

How effective do you think you were in visually representing the perspectives of different historical figures involved in the French and Indian War through your tapestry panels?

Scale

Required

Question 3

Which of the major causes and outcomes of the French and Indian War did you find most interesting to depict in your tapestry, and why?

Text

Optional

Question 4

Select the aspects of tapestry creation you found most challenging. How did you overcome these challenges?

Multiple choice

Required

Options

Researching historical accuracy

Creating visual representations

Synthesizing narratives and visuals

Collaborative group work

Integrating teacher feedback