Project Blueprint Exemplar
An incomplete student project exemplar showing a draft of 'The August Diaries' project. It includes partial entries and teacher feedback to help students identify areas for improvement and understand rubric expectations.
Divided City Slides
A presentation slide deck introducing the Berlin Wall's construction in 1961, emphasizing the sudden impact on civilians and the ideological clash between the East and West.
Iron Curtain Choice Board
A differentiated choice board for a Berlin Wall project, offering nine diverse tasks categorized by skill set (writing, visual, oral, etc.) focused on the 1961 construction.
Divided Lives Rubric
A comprehensive rubric for assessing the Berlin Wall project, evaluating historical accuracy, civilian impact, ideological symbolism, and creative execution.
Berlin Briefing Notes
A guided note-taking and brainstorming template for students to use while viewing the slides and planning their Choice Board project.
Wall Watcher Teacher Guide
A detailed teacher guide for implementing the Berlin Wall project, including learning objectives, pacing suggestions, and a breakdown of the differentiation strategy used in the choice board.