-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.
I am hosting a brief ZOOM meeting tomorrow morning to give everyone an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, or just see how everyone else is holding up during these crazy times.
Mr. Finn is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Mike Finn's Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar 26, 2020 10:30 AM America/Detroit
