Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Where is the Rubric??
Printed Rubrics will be available in class!!!
Total Points Possible = 208
Technology
Weight = X2
16 Points: Project includes a significant technological component, showing masterful integration of technology.
12 Points: Technological component is present in the project, showing proficient understanding and integration of technology
8 Points: Technological component is included, but is mediocre at best.
4 Points: Technological component is inadequate or missing from the project entirely.
Visual / Tangible
Representation
Weight = X2
16 Points: Visual Representation illustrates or symbolizes a significant portion the US Constitution accurately and includes correct labels.
12 Points: Visual Representation illustrates or symbolizes a portion of the US Constitution accurately and includes correct labels.
8 Points: Visual Representation illustrates or symbolizes only a limited portion of the US Constitution accurately and includes correct labels.
4 Points: Visual Representation does not illustrate or symbolize the US Constitution accurately and labels not included.
Creativity
Weight = X2
16 Points: The project shows exemplary creativity in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
12 Points: The project shows moderate creativity in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
8 Points: The project shows acceptable creativity in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
4 Points: The project shows basic creativity in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
Mechanics, Time, & Effort
Weight = X1
16 Points: There are no grammatical/mechanical errors on the project. Time & effort put into the project is clear and unmistakable.
12 Points: There are 1-2 grammatical/mechanical errors on the project. Time and effort put into the project is satisfactory.
8 Points: There are 3-4 grammatical/mechanical errors on the project. Time and effort put into the project is basic at best.
4 Points: There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical errors on the project. Time and effort put into the project is questionable and clearly lacking.
Individual Role & Process
Weight = X1
16 Points: Evidence shows assigned role mastered.
12 Points: Evidence shows assigned role proficient but not mastered.
8 Points: Evidence shows assigned role adequate but not mastered.
4 Points: Evidence shows assigned role not mastered.
Understanding of the Constitution
Weight = X5
16 Points: Evidence shows an advanced, clear and unmistakable understanding of the US Constitution and important concepts therein.
12 Points: Evidence shows that understanding of the US Constitution is proficient, but that the content is not mastered.
8 Points: Evidence shows adequate or moderate understanding of the US Constitution, but that the content is not mastered.
4 Points: Evidence shows inadequate understanding of the US Constitution and that the content is not mastered.
Total Points Possible = 208
Technology
Weight = X2
16 Points: Project includes a significant technological component, showing masterful integration of technology.
12 Points: Technological component is present in the project, showing proficient understanding and integration of technology
8 Points: Technological component is included, but is mediocre at best.
4 Points: Technological component is inadequate or missing from the project entirely.
Visual / Tangible
Representation
Weight = X2
16 Points: Visual Representation illustrates or symbolizes a significant portion the US Constitution accurately and includes correct labels.
12 Points: Visual Representation illustrates or symbolizes a portion of the US Constitution accurately and includes correct labels.
8 Points: Visual Representation illustrates or symbolizes only a limited portion of the US Constitution accurately and includes correct labels.
4 Points: Visual Representation does not illustrate or symbolize the US Constitution accurately and labels not included.
Creativity
Weight = X2
16 Points: The project shows exemplary creativity in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
12 Points: The project shows moderate creativity in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
8 Points: The project shows acceptable creativity in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
4 Points: The project shows basic creativity in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
Mechanics, Time, & Effort
Weight = X1
16 Points: There are no grammatical/mechanical errors on the project. Time & effort put into the project is clear and unmistakable.
12 Points: There are 1-2 grammatical/mechanical errors on the project. Time and effort put into the project is satisfactory.
8 Points: There are 3-4 grammatical/mechanical errors on the project. Time and effort put into the project is basic at best.
4 Points: There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical errors on the project. Time and effort put into the project is questionable and clearly lacking.
Individual Role & Process
Weight = X1
16 Points: Evidence shows assigned role mastered.
12 Points: Evidence shows assigned role proficient but not mastered.
8 Points: Evidence shows assigned role adequate but not mastered.
4 Points: Evidence shows assigned role not mastered.
Understanding of the Constitution
Weight = X5
16 Points: Evidence shows an advanced, clear and unmistakable understanding of the US Constitution and important concepts therein.
12 Points: Evidence shows that understanding of the US Constitution is proficient, but that the content is not mastered.
8 Points: Evidence shows adequate or moderate understanding of the US Constitution, but that the content is not mastered.
4 Points: Evidence shows inadequate understanding of the US Constitution and that the content is not mastered.
Possible Project Ideas!!!
- Create an original podcast, wiki and / or a web page about the Constitution
- Use online gaming to demonstrate your knowledge of the US Constitution
- Create an interview with the Constitutional Character of your choice and demonstrate the interview to the class
- Create a Magazine Cover and a Magazine Review of the US Constitution
- Create and Perform a Constitution Song or Rap
- Design, direct and film a Music Video for the US Constitution
- Demonstrate the importance of the Constitution through Art
- Create and perform a Constitutional Puppet Show
- Role play / Act out a scene that demonstrates the importance of the Constitution
- Create a substantial How-To Brochure for the creation of our government
- Build a model or structure representing the US Constitution or some aspect of the US Constitution
- Create, direct, and film a commercial of the US Constitution
- Make a diorama of the US Constitution
- Paper Bag Project - Decorate the bag. Choose items to symbolize events, places, people, ideas, details , etc. surrounding the US Constitution
- Make a Constitution Sandwich (This sounds easy but takes a great deal of creativity!!) Make the sandwich and bring samples to class.
- Write a recipe for a Constitution Cooler. Create the drink and bring samples to class.
- Create a recipe with ingredients and instructions for the US Constitution. You will need to explain the significance of each ingredient and present the directions in such a way that one can understand the chronology of the constitution, particularly highlighting causality
- Create a Constitution Game that the class can play that includes details, facts, and questions about the Constitution
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS??? COMMENT HERE AND SHARE!!!
Chapter 5 Constitution Project
This is it folks!! You have learned about the United States Constitution many times throughout your academic career. I know that many of you learned this document inside out and backwards just last year in Government & Economics!! Now is the time to demonstrate that knowledge!!
This is your Constitution Project!!
Rule #1: You must submit your project for my approval prior to beginning your work
Rule #2: If you have an idea that does not appear on my list, present it to me ASAP
Rule #3: All projects should CLEARLY and UNMISTAKABLY demonstrate the time and effort
put into the project
Rule #4: All projects should CLEARLY and UNMISTAKABLY demonstrate your knowledge of
the United States Constitution
Rule #5: Homework Passes and No Assignment Forms WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! Late
projects will not be accepted. If you plan to be absent or become ill on the due date, you
may have your project dropped off at the office or make arrangements with me so that I
might stop by your house to pick up your project.
Rule #6: Each student or pair of students should be prepared to present your project and clearly
explain its significance to the class in a presentation that is no less than 5 minutes in
length. Students may demonstrate the project or utilize Power Point, the WWW and /
or the Polyvision board in order to present to the class. A POWERPOINT ALONE WILL NOT BE YOUR PROJECT IF YOU ARE IN PERIOD 1 !!
Rule #7: There must be a visual and / or tangible component but NO POSTERS WILL BE
ACCEPTED!!
Rule #8: At least one element of "technology" should be present in your final project
Rule #9: Each student or group will include a written summary of the process followed in
completing the project AND of student learning regarding the US Constitution.
Rule #10: BE CREATIVE & BE ENGAGED!!
DUE DATE: NOVEMBER 26th
IN CLASS WORK DAYS: NOVEMBER 19th , November 20th, & November 21st
Friday, November 21 will be in the Dell Lab for Period 1 and the Mac Lab for period 4/5. You will be expected to remain on -task the entire time you are in the Media Center on Friday. If the class is a disruption, the class will loose project work time and be instructed to complete an alternative assignment that will not be fun!! :.)
BRING WHAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON YOUR PROJECTS TO CLASS ON THE ABOVE DATES. COW OR THE MEDIA CENTER WILL BE AVAILABLE. IF ALL STUDENTS ARE NOT BEING PRODUCTIVE IN THE CLASSROOM, THE ENTIRE CLASS WILL LOOSE IN -CLASS WORK TIME.
This is your Constitution Project!!
Rule #1: You must submit your project for my approval prior to beginning your work
Rule #2: If you have an idea that does not appear on my list, present it to me ASAP
Rule #3: All projects should CLEARLY and UNMISTAKABLY demonstrate the time and effort
put into the project
Rule #4: All projects should CLEARLY and UNMISTAKABLY demonstrate your knowledge of
the United States Constitution
Rule #5: Homework Passes and No Assignment Forms WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! Late
projects will not be accepted. If you plan to be absent or become ill on the due date, you
may have your project dropped off at the office or make arrangements with me so that I
might stop by your house to pick up your project.
Rule #6: Each student or pair of students should be prepared to present your project and clearly
explain its significance to the class in a presentation that is no less than 5 minutes in
length. Students may demonstrate the project or utilize Power Point, the WWW and /
or the Polyvision board in order to present to the class. A POWERPOINT ALONE WILL NOT BE YOUR PROJECT IF YOU ARE IN PERIOD 1 !!
Rule #7: There must be a visual and / or tangible component but NO POSTERS WILL BE
ACCEPTED!!
Rule #8: At least one element of "technology" should be present in your final project
Rule #9: Each student or group will include a written summary of the process followed in
completing the project AND of student learning regarding the US Constitution.
Rule #10: BE CREATIVE & BE ENGAGED!!
DUE DATE: NOVEMBER 26th
IN CLASS WORK DAYS: NOVEMBER 19th , November 20th, & November 21st
Friday, November 21 will be in the Dell Lab for Period 1 and the Mac Lab for period 4/5. You will be expected to remain on -task the entire time you are in the Media Center on Friday. If the class is a disruption, the class will loose project work time and be instructed to complete an alternative assignment that will not be fun!! :.)
BRING WHAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON YOUR PROJECTS TO CLASS ON THE ABOVE DATES. COW OR THE MEDIA CENTER WILL BE AVAILABLE. IF ALL STUDENTS ARE NOT BEING PRODUCTIVE IN THE CLASSROOM, THE ENTIRE CLASS WILL LOOSE IN -CLASS WORK TIME.
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