Texas History
Mr. Lavergne
Extra Credit Assignments
You may replace 3 low daily assignments with 100 once per six weeks. The points may be earned by completing a one page (typed-double spaced) or 2 page (hand written) report on any of the topics below:
Topics:
-Texas or United States Constitution
-Any Amendment to the United States Constitution
-Any War is US History including but not limited to: French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War I, War in Iraq, War in Afghanistan or others.
-Any United States President-past or present
-Major US Dates in History including: 1492, 1607, 1620, 1765, 1773, 1776, 1812, 1849, 1861
-Any topic from the following website:
http://www.prairiepride.org/teachertools/staffpdf/important%20dates%20in%20american.pdf
Sources:
Your report needs to include research from at least 3 sources (internet sites, books, magazines, newspaper or other) and only 2 can be internet. You are REQUIRED to show the listing of your information sources.
Internet-Include the entire web address from each page used. If you link to another place, include that link too.
Books-Include the name of the book, the author, and the page numbers you used.
Magazines and Newspapers-Include the name of the mag or paper, the author, the date, and the page numbers you used.