Social Studies 8 Names: ____________________________________ Exploration and Expansion – Early Explorer Discovery Project Which Explorer was the Most Significant? Premise: all the European explorers are on a ship together. Unfortunately the ship is sinking and First Nations rescuers can only save FIVE explorers. Which ones should they save? For this project you and your partner will choose an explorer. Together you must research your assigned explorer to figure out why THEY were the MOST significant. Include impact on First Nations society(ies). Your project presentation should focus on WHO your explorer was and WHY they should be saved Goals: ! To understand what life was like for an early explorer (life on a ship, ‘discovery’, journey across the ocean, etc.) ! To discover the impact your explorer had on First Nations society(ies) ! To establish historical significance for why your explorer should be saved ! Research, and extract essential information from reliable sources (must submit bibliography in MLA format). 3 sources minimum (at least 1 book) ! Use research to create a series of podcasts outlining your explorer’s journey Be sure to research: " Who was your explorer? (Born, died, nationality, etc.) " Where did they explore? (What country did they explore for?) " What impact did they have on First Nation society(ies)? " What were their triumphs or disasters? (Was the exploration a success? Was it a disaster? Explain) Important Dates: Work Periods: ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Project Due: ________________________________________________________ Project Assessment: ! Research / Bibliography ! Podcasts / Scripts ! Individual Reflection
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Social Studies 8 Names: ____________________________________
Exploration and Expansion – Early Explorer Discovery Project
Which Explorer was the Most Significant? Premise: all the European explorers are on a ship together. Unfortunately the ship is sinking and First Nations rescuers can only save FIVE explorers. Which ones should they save? For this project you and your partner will choose an explorer. Together you must research your assigned explorer to figure out why THEY were the MOST significant. Include impact on First Nations society(ies). Your project presentation should focus on WHO your explorer was and WHY they should be saved Goals:
! To understand what life was like for an early explorer (life on a ship, ‘discovery’, journey across the ocean, etc.)
! To discover the impact your explorer had on First Nations society(ies) ! To establish historical significance for why your explorer should be saved ! Research, and extract essential information from reliable sources (must
submit bibliography in MLA format). 3 sources minimum (at least 1 book) ! Use research to create a series of podcasts outlining your explorer’s journey
Be sure to research:
" Who was your explorer? (Born, died, nationality, etc.) " Where did they explore? (What country did they explore for?) " What impact did they have on First Nation society(ies)? " What were their triumphs or disasters? (Was the exploration a success? Was
it a disaster? Explain) Important Dates: Work Periods: ________________________________________________________
Goal Setting Goal setting is extremely important when working on a project. By organizing your time, you set small targets in order to reach your overall goal of completing this project.
Date Goals / Tasks to be Completed
Wed. Dec. 13th
In Class
At Home
Thurs. Dec. 14th
In Class
At Home
Fri. Dec. 15th
In Class
At Home
Weekend (Sat. Dec. 16th / Sun. Dec. 17th)
At Home
Mon. Dec. 18th
In Class
At Home
Tues. Dec. 19th
In Class
At Home
Wed. Dec. 20th In Class
We will come to class early with our project on a USB key. We will bring our script, our research, and our bibliography. We are prepared to present one podcast to the class (and have chosen which podcast to share)
Before beginning your project, Mrs. Girard MUST approve this plan ___________
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Participation Self-‐Assessment
Work Habit: Was I on task during class time? Work Productivity: Was I productive during class time?
Work Period #1: Wednesday December 13
Work Habit: 1 2 3 4 5 Work Productivity: 1 2 3 4 5
Today I:
Work Period #2: Thursday December 14
Work Habit: 1 2 3 4 5 Work Productivity: 1 2 3 4 5
Today I:
Work Period #3: Friday December 15
Work Habit: 1 2 3 4 5 Work Productivity: 1 2 3 4 5
Today I:
Work Period #4: Monday December 18
Work Habit: 1 2 3 4 5 Work Productivity: 1 2 3 4 5
Today I:
Work Period #5: Tuesday December 19
Work Habit: 1 2 3 4 5 Work Productivity: 1 2 3 4 5
Today I:
1 = not yet within expectations 2 = minimally meets expectations 3 = adequately meets expectations
Step 1: Research Our Explorer: __________________________________________ Who were they? Write facts in bullet form. Keep your information brief.
! When and where was your explorer born? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
! What country did your explorer represent? ___________________________________________________________
! Why is this explorer famous? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
! What was your explorer hoping to find? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
! Where did your explorer land? What First Nations groups did your explorer meet? Record all evidence of interactions and impact on First Nations society.
Triumphs and/or Disasters: For each of the questions below, write facts to support your answer in bullet form. There should be a minimum of 4 facts in total.
! Was your explorer’s adventure(s) a success? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
! What did they “discover”? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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! Did your explorer experience any disasters or failures? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Map: While researching your explorer, find the route they took to make their journey.
! Where did your explorer start their voyage? (Where did they sail from?) ___________________________________________________________
! Where did they sail to? (Remember, your explorer may have been looking for a certain location but may have found something entirely different.) ___________________________________________________________
! Know the places that are talked about during the journey (ex: left Azores – where are the Azores islands, and what country does it represent?) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Step 2: Podcast
For this project you must complete and submit two 4-‐minute podcasts Podcast 1: Overview of your explorer and their journey Podcast 2: Impact on First Nations society(ies) + Historical Significance
Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning
Research
R.S. 1
Locates and uses a variety of relevant, credible and accurate data
Uses mostly credible and accurate data
Finds information, but occasionally finds it difficult to assess its credibility
Struggles to find or use credible and relevant information
R.S. 3
Understands and effectively uses a variety of primary and secondary sources
Understands and uses primary and secondary sources
Uses sources, but fails to differentiate between primary and secondary
Struggles to use sources or information well
R.S. 4
Cites sources consistently and in correct format
Often cites sources, particularly when requested, format is clear but not always clear
Frequently neglects to cite sources
Often neglects to cite sources
Organization
Criteria Met
I&E 2
Podcasts / video reports follow the project format of 2 segments and different topics
N/A N/A Podcasts / video reports do not follow the project format of 2 podcasts
Podcasts / videos are 4 minutes each. Script summited.
Podcasts / videos are within 15 seconds too short/too long. Script summited.
Podcasts / videos are 16-‐25 seconds too short/too long. Script summited.
Podcasts / videos are all 26+ seconds shorter or longer than required. No script summited.
Podcast #1 T.C. 2
Thoughtfully applies historical patterns when discussing the overview of their explorer’s journey
Applies historical patterns when discussing the overview of their explorer’s journey
Understands that there are distinct historical patterns. This is somewhat shown through the overview
Has difficulty understanding historical patterns, shown by little to no mention of explorer’s journey in reference to time periods
Podcast #2
Historical Significance
M.C. 1
Thoughtfully articulates the chain of cause and consequence (impact on First Nation society)
Explains the chain of cause and consequence (impact on First Nation society)
Understands that history is often a chain of cause and consequence (impact on First Nation society)
Has difficulty understanding the chain of cause and consequence (impact on First Nation society)
I&E 1
Assesses and critically evaluates the importance of information
Assess and evaluates the importance of information
Often struggles to evaluate the importance of information
Has great difficulty assessing and evaluating the importance of information
Delivery
R.S. 3
Well rehearsed, smooth delivery in a conversational style. Highly effective enunciation and presenter’s speech is clear and intelligible. Expression and rhythm engage the listener.
Rehearsed, smooth delivery. Enunciation, expression, and pacing are effective throughout the podcasts.
Appears unrehearsed with uneven delivery. Enunciation, expression, rhythm are sometimes distracting during the podcasts.
Delivery is hesitant and choppy. Enunciation of spoken word is distant, muddled and not clear. Expression and rhythm are distracting throughout the podcasts.
Technical Production
Presentation is recorded in a quiet environment without background noise and distractions. Volume of voice enhances the presentation.
Presentation is recorded in a quiet environment with minimal background noise and distractions. Volume is acceptable.
Presentation is recorded in a semi-‐quiet environment with some background noise and distractions.
Presentation is recorded in a noisy environment with constant background noise and distractions. Volume changes are highly distracting.
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Step 3: Reflection In a short paragraph, reflect on the process of researching an early explorer, and creating a series of podcasts. Be sure to identify any struggles, successes, fun facts, or highlights of the project.