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Planets
Mrs. Maggi and Mrs. Tramontano
January-February 2010


 

Project Expectations and
Interdisciplinary Connections
Worksheet
Resources Rubric Student Work Worksheet

Rubric

 

TASK DEFINITION

 

Working in a cooperative group, create a project demonstrating your knowledge of one of the planets.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

1.  Research topic.
2.  At least 3 sources.
3.  Make an oral presentation demonstrating your knowledge of the topic.
4.  Create a PowerPoint Presentation
5.  Works cited page 3 sources.
6.  Final Due Date:  Week of February 8

INFORMATION SEEKING STRATEGIES

Possible Resources:

Websites
HKMS print collection (books)
Easton Public Library
Textbook
Periodicals

USE OF INFORMATION

Read - View - Listen

Note taking on information that addresses the task.

SYNTHESIS

Process:
Decide what information you want and need (what is important to the task definition).  Discard any irrelevant information.

Product = Project

EVALUATION

Does my project demonstrate a clear understanding of my topic?

Rubric

Rubric

RESPONSIBLE INFORMATION USE

Demonstrate responsible and ethical use of resources.

Cite resources using
Student Writing Tools format.

Observe all ethical and legal restraints in copying material.

 


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