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Differentiated Task

 * //Provide an example of a differentiated task for the different groups in the class.//

This activity can be used as a concluding activity to the case study. This activity is an informal assessment task and the administration of this activity can be differed, for example it can be set as a class activity or for homework. This activity requires similar application of knowledge in regards to the actual presentation; however the content and application of skills is differed for the two distinct learning groups- the higher achieving students, and the students with lower abilities in modern history.

__**Activity**__

Students in this group will be asked to address the following: Explain which aspects you think contributed most to the fall and decline of the Romanov dynasty. Students are to pick a minimum of three aspects from the list below: **Higher ability students:** Students in this group will be encouraged to devise their own issue in relation to the fall and decline of the Romanov dynasty, which they are also to address in their media presentation (this can be used as a development technique for students wishing to take Extension History in year 12). For example, //"Explain the effect of the Tsar’s involvement in World War one as a major contributing factor to the fall and decline of the Romanov dynasty.//"
 * Lower Ability Students: **
 * Nicholas as autocrat
 * Russo-Japanese War 1905
 * 1905 Revolution
 * October Manifesto
 * Bloody Sunday
 * The Duma
 * World War One- Tsar’s involvement
 * World War One- Rasputin
 * The March Revolution
 * All students:**
 * 1) All students are to create a 3-5 minute presentation using //iMovie// or //Windows Movie Maker//.
 * 2) Use both primary and secondary sources to help communicate their findings.
 * 3) Include text showing cause and effect.
 * 4) Appropriate music.