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Lewis & Clark Library: Mr. James Project

7th Grade Social Studies Project

Welcome to your Social Studies Research Project!

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

  • Your Social Studies Packet
  • Something to write with
  • headphones

Expectations in the Library while Working on Your Research Projects

  1. Do NOT sit next to people that will stop you from getting your work down-- this is YOUR grade.
  2. Your headphones should be on at ALL TIMES - only take them off if you need to ask a question.
  3. If you are confused or don't understand something - replay the video at least 2 times BEFORE asking for help.
  4. Troubleshoot your own problems BEFORE you ask for help.  You are competent and will be able to solve most problems.

Email Mrs. Mulder if you have any questions or technical difficulties.

Michele.mulder@ops.org

#1 KWL Chart Page

Begin your project here by opening ALL the following links:

                                                            List of World Countries

 

 

Country ChartDo NOT go on unless you have completed this entire page.

#2 Noodletools

BullhornBefore you begin this portion of the instructions, open the following links:

#3 CIA World Factbook Citation

BullhornBefore you begin watching this portion of instructions, open ALL of the following links:

#4 Take Notes from CIA World Factbook

BullhornBefore you begin this portion of the instructions, open the following links:

#5 EncyclopediaBritannica

BullhornBefore you begin this portion of the instructions, open the following links:

#6 Summary about Your Country/ Staying or Going

#7 Final Product


 

Complete the self-evaluation form online when you finish the project:   

Self-Evaluation Form

 

How You Will Be Graded!

Your Final Grade is Based Upon this Rubric:

 

Advanced

Score 4.0

No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 tasks.
  • Logical and persuasive answer to Question 3 of the Decision Information Chart IN your presentation/essay.
  • Sources are cited within the written essay/presentation.
  • Decision Chart and Country Information Chart/Research goes beyond the information suggested (Country Information Chart) showing STUDENT INTERESTS that relate to the project.

 

Score 3.5

2.0 AND 3.0 tasks complete well. Some success at 4.0 tasks

Proficient

Score 3.0

No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 and 3.0 tasks.
  • Statistical data, culture and location used WITHIN presentation/essay to answer Question 2 of the Decision Information Chart
  • Sources are listed using appropriate MLA format.

 

Score 2.5

2.0 task completed well. Some success at 3.0 tasks

Basic

Score 2.0

No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 tasks.
  • Statistical data, culture and location used accurately WITHIN presentation or essay to answer Question 1 of the Decision Information Chart.
  • Country Information Chart/Research and Decision Chart completed
  • Sources are listed, but simple list of websites urls/print sources.

 

Score 1.5

1.0 task completed well.  Some success at 2.0 tasks.

Below Basic Score 1.0

 
  • Country Information Chart – Turned in/Not fully completed
  • Decision Chart – Turned in/Not fully completed
  • Project begun, but incomplete OR complete but difficult to understand
  • Inaccurate use of statistics

Failing    Score 0

 

Insufficient evidence of learning

 

 

*It is important to use statistical data that provides persuasive reasons for staying or leaving.

As an example for statistical data: 

2-The average life expectancy in ________ is 52 years old and I want to live longer.

4-The average life expectancy in _______ is 52 years old.  There are several reasons for this, including __________, ____________, and ___________.  (Adding why those three reasons could cause the low life expectancy.)

Citation example: (Culturegrams and NationMaster.com have a built-in citation generator) or use Noodle Tools

"Central an Republic." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2016. Web. 10 June 2016.

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Las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha no discriminan basados en la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, estado civil, orientación sexual, discapacidad , edad, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, o estado económico, en sus programas, actividades y empleo, y provee acceso equitativo a los “Boy Scouts” y a otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender estas inquietudes referentes a las pólizas de no discriminación: El Superintendente de las Escuelas, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).