Dr. John M. Denison S. S. History Department 2007

CHY4U

UNIT 1 1500-1715 TRIAL RE-ENACTMENTS

For each trial there will be a defendant and two people who will act as defence and prosecution lawyers. There will also be a judge who will run the trial and pass judgement in the case.

1. 1540 The Trial of Hernando Cortés (1498-1547)

Charge: Mistreatment of the new world and its people

2. 1633 Trial of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

Charge: Heresy

Knowledge: Research and provide the answers for evaluation using text and library sources:

What is your person's relationship to the person and question at issue? How would he/she respond?

1. Make notes [using headings] to summarize key ideas on the assigned text pages 70-74 and 102-125.

5 marks

1. For the person that you are assigned, use the following headings to make your notes using 15 marks

3-5 excellent sources on your person **be sure to include quotations by /about your person

a) The times: what events, actions were important to your person and the times?

b) What old ideas does s/he continue to accept and/or what new ideas is s/he proposing?

c) What benefits or problems would your person see in the acceptance of the defendants' activities?

d) Relevant quotations that illustrate the person's beliefs and ideas that can be used in the trial

**Be sure to source all of the above notes properly and fully on each page**

Use bibliography squares so you can create the formal bibliography required in step 3.

3. Application: Create a timeline using 10 dates, that helps you understand this person's actions, life and

the time 10 marks

Create a bibliography, in proper format, of all sources used in your research. 10 marks

4. Thinking: Write and submit a script 20 marks

Decide what your position is - for or against the issue under trial.

Witness: Prepare a written presentation of your ideas. You will give this in court as evidence on the

question being addressed in the trial of which you are a part. It must be based on fact!!

Devise a question for your side's lawyer to ask you while testifying, and the appropriate answer.

Lawyer: Prepare opening and closing statements that introduce and sum up the case. Devise a

question to ask each witness on the opposing side.

Judge: Prepare an introduction that describes the crime and lays out procedures. You will ask the

lawyers to call each witness. Provide a judgement that describes the punishment and provides a rationale for it. Remember, it must reflect the time period!

You will have time to meet with other group members.

5. Communication: Presentation: 20 marks

Be prepared to present your evidence in a trial re-enactment. Devise arguments to defend your

position when you are interrogated.

Evaluation: Total 80 marks

Trial date_________________ ____________ oral presentation and submit script

Research work submission _______________ notes, timeline, bibliography

Dr. John M. Denison S. S. History Department World History: The West and the World [CHY4U]

Student Name____________________________________ / 80 TRIAL EVALUATION

Category	Level 4 80 -100 %	Level 3 70-79 %	Level 2 60-69 %	Level 1 50-59%
	20 - 16	15 - 14	13 - 12	11 - 10
NOTES Knowledge and Understanding Final Mark / 20	*5 or more sources, including books, internet, encyclopediae *sources with all notes *excellent number & selection of primary & secondary quotations *quotations are documented * answers to all questions asked show exceptional understanding of the person and the times *excellent text notes recorded	*4-5 sources, including books, internet, and encyclopediae *sources with all notes *very good number and selection of primary and secondary quotations *quotations are documented * answers to all questions asked show very good understanding of the person and the times *very good text notes recorded	*3 sources do not provide full coverage of the topic *most notes are sourced *some good quotations *some quotations & stats are not documented * answers to all questions asked show moderate understanding of the person and the times *some questions may not be answered ie text notes, ideas *good text notes recorded	*superficial as too few sources have been used * all notes are not sourced *few or no quotations *quotations & stats are not documented or are too few * answers to all questions asked show limited understanding of the person and the times *some questions are not answered ie text notes, ideas *some text notes recorded
TIMELINE Application / 10 BIBLIOGRAPHY Final / 10	* timeline shows excellent research & concept understanding *Exceptional variety of sources used *Excellent research ability *All formats are correct *Minor errors in timeline *Minor errors in bibliography	* timeline shows very good research & concept understanding *Very good variety of sources used *Minor errors in timeline *Minor errors in bibliography	* timeline shows moderate research & concept understanding *Good sources used show some research ability *Some errors in timeline *Some errors in bibliography	* timeline shows limited research & concept understanding *Weak sources used show lack of research ability *Many errors in timeline *Many errors in bibliography
SCRIPT Thinking Final Mark / 20	*excellent selection of ideas illustrates exceptional research skills *excellent arguments outlined with evidence in support of your position *primary source evident *illustrates highly effective critical thinking that accurately reflects your position	*good depth & selection of ideas show effective research skills *very good arguments outlined with evidence in support of your position *primary source evident *illustrates considerable critical thinking that accurately reflects your position	*adequate depth & selection of ideas show some research skill *good selection of arguments with evidence in support of your position *little primary source *illustrates some moderate critical thinking that reflects your position with some omissions or errors	*lack of depth & good selection of ideas show limited research skills *limited selection of arguments with evidence in support of your position *lacks primary source *illustrates limited critical thinking that reflects your position with major errors or omissions
PRESENTATION Communication Final Mark / 20	*Focused, clearly and logically presented and argued *Excellent preparation evident shows exceptional command of the issue and its implications *primary source use evident *Clear, audible, well paced - use of emphasis of key ideas is evident *Excellent participation in any responses to questions asked *Convincing portrayal of the character * Audience is engaged. We were convinced!	*Clear, logical argument provided *Very well prepared showing considerable command of the issue and its implications *Clear, audible & key points are emphasized *Very good participation in any responses to questions asked *Convincing portrayal of the character *Audience is engaged	*Lapses in primary sources and logical development *Shows some weakness in preparation *Shows moderate command of the issue and its implications *May lack clarity or be hard to hear *May lack emphasis of key ideas *Good participation in any responses to questions asked *Moderately effective portrayal of the character	*Not logically developed *Lacks primary source *Shows weakness in preparation *Participation a weakness *Shows limited command of the issue and its implications *May lack clarity, be hard to hear *Lack of emphasis of key ideas *Not totally committed to the issue and your person

Note: A student whose achievement is below Level 1 (50%) has not met the expectations for this assignment