US+History+1+Extra+Credit

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

1. Watch a news program and write a 1 page summary explaining what the story is about, your reaction, and why it is important.

2. Visit one of the following websites. Choose 1 person to write a biography for this person. This project could be worth up to 50 additional points to your average. Your total points will be determined by your effort, your creativity, and your research skills.


 * Title:** Biography.com Celebrates Black History Month
 * URL:** [|http://www.biography.com]
 * Annotation:** This site is very useful for doing research on famous black people.


 * Title:** Black Inventor.Com
 * URL:** [|http://www.blackinventor.com]
 * Annotation:** This site contains biographical sketches of famous black inventors.


 * Title:** 500 Notable African Americans
 * URL:** []
 * Annotation: ** This file contains biographical sketches of 500 notable African Americans.