Military History Marking Period 1 Project--History of Military Technology

Project Summary:

Your project this marking period is research a type or specific example of military technology, create a presentation based on that research, and deliver your presentation to the class.  This project is worth 30% of your marking period grade.

Project Specifics:

• You may select any type of military technology--offensive (weapons), defensive, communications, transportation, etc.
• It may be a "family" of technology, such as "tanks" or a specific type, such as the M1-A1 Abrams, for example
• No two students may have the same topic--in other words, only one of you may do "tanks" as a topic, but someone else could do a specific type of tank, as long as only one student did that specific tank.
• You will sign up for your project topic this Friday, September 20th
• Your research should focus on the following:
• the origins of the technology/first use of a specific type
• who invented it, where, and when
• what conflict(s)/time periods it was/is used in
• it's role and effectiveness in warfare (tactical, strategic, etc,)
• strengths/weaknesses and overall assessment of the technology
• overall historical significance
• your research should be based on a minimum of 7 sources, at least 3 of which must be primary.  Sources may be print or online, but they must be credible and included in your presentation (see below).  
• Your presentation should:
• be Powerpoint
• include the findings of your research
• include a variety of images illustrating and demonstrating the technology (including capabilities/how it changed over time).  You may also include video, though video should not exceed more than three minutes of your total presentation.
• may include quotations from experts/primary sources found through your research
• include a works cited slide that lists all of the sources you used for this project
• be approximately 15 minutes in length
• Due date:  Presentations are due to me on October 14th via email; presentations will be delivered the week of October 14th.
• Grading Criteria:
• You will be graded on the following:
• meeting the due date
• meeting source requirements/thoroughness of your research
• quality, comprehensiveness, and aesthetic of the slideshow
• professionalism of the presentation