Simulation
Project Outcomes
Research
and Writing
A
paragraph each research day that summarizes your research for the day:
q
Information
on a topic that seems especially interesting to you.
q
Contains
a topic sentence, 2-3 supporting sentences and a conclusion
q
Handed
in at the end of each research day.
q
Typed
or handwritten neatly
q
Doublespaced
q
In blue or black ink.
Presentation
Due
Dates:
Project
plans due __________
Progress
Reports due __________
Presentation
due November 12
Topics
Plants
and Animals
Indians
Trappers
Ranchers
and Farmers
Government
Miners
Townspeople
Types
of Products
Your
product should be of interest to the class. Please
do not just read or lecture about your topic. Do something more interactive and dynamic.
Products
can be, but are not limited to the following:
Dramatic
reenactment
Debate
Computer
Simulation
Interactive
Web Page
Video
Guest
Speaker
Field
Trip
Role
play simulation
Story
Annotated
photo album or scrapbook
Powerpoint
presentation
Panel
of experts
Simulation Project Grade Sheet
Presentations
will be graded on a scale of 0 to 4, based on the following criteria:
Content
Rubric
q
Typifies
an aspect of your topic.
q
Demonstrates
an understanding of your topic
q
Reflects
thoughtful research
q
Pertains
to the time period 1400 - 2000 A.D.
q
Pertains
to the area within a 200 mile radius of Aravaipa Campus
q
Shows
depth of awareness of the topic
q
Portrays
the topic accurately
q
Includes
math
q
Written
list of information sources
Process
Rubric
q
Interests
audience
q
Takes
from one to four hours of class time to present
q
Includes
written instructions and/or information to hand out
q
Helps
audience to better understand your topic
q
Involves
all members of the group
q
Delivered
at the specified date and time
q
Demonstrates
creativity
q
Clearly
explains the math
q
Uses
appropriate language and symbols
q
More
than a lecture or reading.
Progress
Report Form
Topic:
Product:
Group
Members (Names and assignments):
Progress
so far:
Help
needed:
Project
Plan Form
Topic:
Group
Members:
Product
Description:
Plans
for preparing project:
Due
Dates
Project
plans due __________
Progress
Reports due __________
Presentation
due November 12