-It is very important that you reply to the email whether or not you are going to be available to attend the Zoom meeting.
PHASE 1 (APRIL 20 - MAY 1) due this Friday!
You should email me a minimum of 5 screenshots that are the references for your research.
***If you are looking to work ahead, below is a video that will help explain what I will be introducing in our Zoom meeting at noon today (April 27), Notecards/ 1/2 sheet papers with your research notes on them are not due until Friday, May 15th.
Each student will be assigned a state to research (SEE APRIL 20 BLOG POST). Below are 10 items that each student will be required to include in the research.
THIS A SUGGESTION FOR HOW TO DIVIDE THE 6 WEEKS OF TIME YOU WILL HAVE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.
WEEKS 1-2: (APRIL 20-MAY 1)The information should be obtained through the research of a minimum of 5 DIFFERENT references/sources. EACH RESOURCE CAN BE USED AS A SOURCE FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO (2) OF THE RESEARCH ITEMS The sources should be screenshot and submitted via EMAIL!!! (See “Getting Started” VIDEO)
WEEKS 3-4: MAY 4-MAY 15) Relevant information from the sources should be organized in bullet points on index cards (or a ½ sheet of paper). TAKE PICTURES OF THE CARDS (2 PER PHOTO) AND SUBMIT via EMAIL!!! (See “Creating Notecards” VIDEO)
\WEEK 5-6: (MAY18-MAY 29)Create a Google Slides Presentation (See “Creating Slides” VIDEO and Presentation RUBRIC). Share the finished project via EMAIL!!!
Required Information:
Population AND how that number ranks nationally.
Number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Climate – average seasonal temperatures, (Capital city/ not Capitol)
Average annual rainfall, and snowfall, natural disaster threats for the Capital city.
Bordering States, bordering countries (map?)
Economy- What industries drive the state’s economy? Briefly describe the industries.
State Capital, NOT Capitol
Major rivers, major lakes
State bird
State flower
MATERIALS DUE::
MAY 1 - Copies (screenshots) of the minimum 5 sources used to obtain required information
(50 POINTS)
MAY 15 -10 index cards/1/2 sheets (PHOTOS) (with heading and information in bullet format..
(50 POINTS)
MAY 29 -GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION - made up of 11 slides (100 POINTS)
***You will need an INTRODUCTORY/TITLE SLIDE and a ONE slide for each of the ten required items.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE ASSIGNMENT NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF ALL EMAILS!!! Thank you.
RUBRIC: Below is the Rbric for the end product of the project, which is due May 29th. (100 POINTS)
Google Slides Presentation Rubric
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Very evident
Evident
Somewhat evident
Slight evidence
Very little evidence
Not evident
1. Text and Formatting:
Font, formats and transitions have been carefully planned and enhance content
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2. Development: Appropriate use of visuals as pictures and clip art to support the information presented Background enhances presentation.
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3. Body: All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.
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4. Mechanics: Spelling and grammar are accurate.
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5. Creativity: Overall development of presentation.
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Total
FIND YOUR CLASS LIST BELOW TO SEE WHICH STATE YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO RESEARCH:
THIS WEEKS' ASSIGNMENT: (50 POINTS!) SEND ME AN EMAIL FROM YOUR SCHOOL ADDRESS WITH YOUR FULL NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE. YOU DON'T NEED TO WRITE ANYTHING IN THE BODY OF THE MESSAGE.
