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 * American Imperialism Posters Using Glogster**
 * By Stacie Dunn and Donna Baker**

U.S. History
SPI 7.10Analyze the American isolationist position versus interventionist arguments. SPI 7.2Identify consequences of American imperialism (i.e. Spanish American War, expanding trade,extractive economies, Panama Canal, the idea of a superior Anglo-Saxon culture, yellowjournalism, military occupation).

Language Arts
CFU 3003.2.1Follow multi-tasked or multi-dimensional spoken instructions to perform a specific role in a task, answer difficult questions, and solve challenging problems. CFU 3003.2.10Utilize an organizational structure that enhances the appeal to the audience and is appropriate for the purpose (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect). CFU 3003.3.6Include relevant, specific, and compelling details. CFU 3003.6.3Recognize clear or subtle and implied relationships among ideas (e.g., cause-effect, comparative, sequential) in complex informational and technical texts. CFU 3003.6.7Comprehend and evaluate complex information presented graphically. CFU 3003.3.14bCite sources using a standard format appropriate to the discipline (e.g., MLA, APA), with a high degree of accuracy. CFU 3003.4.5Select reliable resources using appropriate criteria and avoiding the overuse of any one source.

Technology
1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

Directions:
Chose one of the topics and create a Glog (web poster) demonstrating your understanding. When choosing the topic, understand that you will be focused not only on the early 1900's, but also on today's time. It will be a compare and contrast work.

Content and Images:
Use the rubric provided and make sure to include information that answers the question in the manner that an honors student should answer it, with detail and thought.

Topics:
1. Does the U.S. have a duty to fight for freedom in other countries? To think about: 2. Compare and contrast the Spanish American War with the War on Terror of today. Include technology in weapons, medical care, warfare tactics) You could include the culture, time each lasted, the amount of money spent, casualties, etc.
 * When should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of another country?
 * In what ways do dramatic headlines influence American opinions?

Before the lesson:
1. Teacher creates account at @http://edu.glogster.com/and enough student accounts for each student to have one. 2. Teacher assigns accounts and passwords to students. 3. Teacher makes copies of assignment and rubric for student reference.

Procedures:
1. Model use of Glogster to create web posters. Instructions for using student accounts on edu.glogster.com Include use of basic design tools, uploading images, using text boxes for image citations, linking to pertinent information, and embedding files and media. 2. Have students sign into Glogster using the assigned student account. Have them create new glog and rename. (Use a pattern to help teacher and student remember the address.) Demonstrate where to go for Glogster help as needed during poster creation. Teacher should also be available to help students as they use their knoweldge to create this content poster.

3. Review assignment and rubric requirements. 4. After Glogs are created, have students review and evaluate classmates' Glogs to discuss ideas and content as well as design and effectiveness.

Examples
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