Historical Figure Research Project 1. Please choose a historical figures name from the list provided. a. Name: b. Presentation Date: 2. Once you have chosen a name, you will research some of the contributions that individual made in history 3. Using the information that you have discovered, you will create the following: a. Poster i. Person s Name ii. Birth and Death Dates iii. Biography/Contributions iv. Pictures or Drawings which show inventions, ideas or other contributions b. Presentation i. All items from the poster must be presented in detail ii. Student must present with mastery of the material, please practice your presentation iii. Presentations can be no longer than 5 minutes each c. Extra Credit: Students are to received preapproval in order to ensure that credit is received. i. Culture Element 1. Students may bring in a traditional treat from the their figure s country of origin to share with the class. ii. Art Integration 1. Students may add an element to their presentations using their art. Example: Chorus, students can sing a famous song from that individual s historical time period.
Making a Poster: Historical Figure Poster Teacher Name: Ms. Escalona Student Name: CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Title Title can be read from 6 ft. away and is quite creative. Title can be read from 6 ft. away and describes content well. Title can be read from 4 ft. away and describes the content well. The title is too small and/or does not describe the content of the poster well. Content - Accuracy At least 7 accurate facts are 5-6 accurate facts are 3-4 accurate facts are Less than 3 accurate facts are Required Elements The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information. Graphics -Clarity Graphics are all in focus and the content easily viewed and identified from 6 ft. away. Attractiveness exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. All required elements are included on the Most graphics are in focus and the content easily viewed and identified from 6 ft. away. attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. All but 1 of the required elements are included on the Most graphics are in focus and the content is easily viewed and identified from 4 ft. away. acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. Several required elements were missing. Many graphics are not clear or are too small. distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
1. Aristotle 2. Alexander the Great 3. King David, King of Israel 4. Darius I, King of Persia 5. Wu Wang, leader of the Zhou Dynasty 6. Hippocrates 7. Jesus of Nazareth 8. Julius Caesar 9. Muhammad 10. Nebuchadnezzar 11. Rames II, 12. Siddhartha Gautama 13. Socrates 14. Tutankhamen, pharaoh of Egypt 15. Yü the Great
Additional Project Information Biography: Must be written in a five paragraph format and must address the contributions of the historic figure. All group members must contribute to the writing of the essay. Research may be used from the text book and students are expected to do additional research using the internet and/or library. Students are to also provide a bibliography where they reference their resources. The essay is to be typed in 12-point font and double spaced. The essay is to be placed on the Plagiarism will not be tolerated and students will receive a zero if any plagiarism is found in the essay. Poster: The poster must be 22X28 inches and must have the following: a title with the person s name and date of birth and death, the essay, pasted and whole (do not cut the essay into pieces), pictures of the person and any relevant images regarding their life and historical contributions. Presentation: Students were allowed to select their group members and were randomly assigned a figure and presentation date. Presentations are to be no longer than five minutes in length. Students are expected to present their historic figure with mastery. That is, they are not to simply read from their essay, but share and discuss all that they have learned about this person. Please print a copy of the rubrics and turn in on your presentation date.
Biography Essay Rubric Historical Figure Research Project 2013 Score Traits Comments CLEAR, WELL ORGANIZED, WELL DEVELOPED IDEAS Main idea (thesis) is clear. Topic sentences in body paragraphs clearly relate to main idea (thesis). Descriptive supporting details clearly relate to topic sentences. Transitions are used. Introduction, body, conclusion provide logical sequencing of ideas, leading to understandable description. SENTENCE VARIATION IN PARAGRAPHS Lead sentence captures the reader's attention. Intro. participial phrase (Running with great speed, she won...) 2 independent clauses separated by semicolon (Sam won the race; he is an excellent runner.) Compound sentence (Marti won the race, and Sam came in third.) Appositive phrase (Marti, the best sprinter on the team, won...) Intro. prepositional phrase (With a burst of speed, Sam...) Intro. adverb clause (When Marti won the race, she...) WORD CHOICE Vivid, lively verbs are used. Precise, accurate nouns are used. Imaginative, unusual adjectives are used. No vague, overused, repetitive language is used. Striking words/phrases linger in the reader's mind. Word choice gives the writer a personality, or "voice." The writer is individualistic and writes to be read. GRAMMAR, USAGE, MECHANICS No run-on sentences No sentence fragments Subject/verb agreement Correct verb tense usage Punctuation is correct. Capitalization is correct. Spelling is correct.
Presentation rubric Historical Figure Research Project 2013