Students will have the option
to create their own final project.
Students will choose any topic from Chapter 4: Exploring the Northeast,
from Harcourt Social Studies: States and
Regions. Students will choose one of the project selections from the options
below. Students will have 2-3 days to
work on the project in class. The
remaining portion of the project will be done for homework. The topics and project type must be
pre-approved by the teacher. Students
will be assessed through a rubric.
Students will briefly present their projects to the class.
Project Options:
Comic Strip:
Draw a series of cartoon panels that summarize your topic. You must draw at least six panels showing the
essential events from beginning to end. Your comic strip must be neat and
colorful. Also, write one paragraph summarizing your comic strip.
Magazine:
Create a magazine that highlights your topic.
Your magazine must contain at least two articles (1 paragraph per
article). One article should be an interview with a historical person who is
related to the topic. The magazine should contain at least two images relating
to the topic (drawings or photographs).
You must also include one advertisement that would be appropriate for
the time and place your event took place.
Children’s Book:
Create a children’s book based on your topic.
The book must be at least five pages long. It should include lots of color and
illustrations. Also, write one paragraph
summarizing your book.
Power Point Presentation: Create a Power Point of your topic. Power Point should be at least 5 slides. Include at least 2 pictures. Also, write one paragraph summarizing the
bullet points in your presentation.
Song: Write
a song about your topic. The song lyrics
must contain all relevant information about your topic. The lyrics should be at least 10 lines. Also, write one paragraph summarizing what
your song is about.
Tri-Fold/Poster: Prepare a tri-fold or poster of your topic. The tri-fold/poster should contain pictures
and captions that illustrate the subject.
Also, write one paragraph summarizing what appears on your poster.
Chapter 4 Unit Plan Assessment Rubric
All projects will
be graded on:
Completion of project/turned
in on time: ______ / 5 points
Chooses topic relevant to
chapter: ______ / 5
Neatness/Creativity: _____ /
5
Individual
projects will be graded on the criteria based on the type of project:
Comic Strip:
Information presented in
project is correct and applies to chapter/topic: ______ / 11
Includes at least 6 panels _____
/ 6
1 Paragraph summary _____ / 3
Magazine:
Information presented in
project is correct and applies to chapter/topic: ______ / 7
Contains at least 2 articles
at 1 paragraph each ____ / 6
Interview with historical
person _____ / 2
Two Images ______ / 3
Advertisement ______ / 2
Children’s Book:
Information presented in
project is correct and applies to chapter/topic: ______ / 12
5 pages long _______ / 5
1 paragraph summary _____ / 3
Power Point Presentation:
Information presented in
project is correct and applies to chapter/topic: ______ / 10
At least 2 pictures ______/ 2
1 paragraph summary _____ / 3
5 slides ______ / 5
Song:
Information presented in
project is correct and applies to chapter/topic: ______ / 7
Must be at least 10 lines
_____ / 10
1 paragraph summary ______ /
3
Tri-Fold/Poster:
Information presented in
project is correct and applies to chapter/topic: ______ / 10
Pictures with Captions _____
/ 3
Written Information about
Topic _______ / 4
1 Paragraph Summarizing
Poster ______ / 3
Essay:
Information presented in
project is correct and applies to chapter/topic: ______ / 10
Focus _______ / 1
Content ______ / 1
Style ______ / 1
5 paragraphs _______ / 5
Correct grammar and spelling
_____ /2
Total: _________
/ 35
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