Welcome to your Social Studies Research Project!
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
Start by watching this 1st video!!!
Email Mrs. Mulder if you have any questions or technical difficulties.
Michele.mulder@ops.org
Before you begin this portion of the instructions, open the following links:
Make sure you are on the Encyclopedia Britannica Page!!
IF you are at school and it says you need a password, turn on your wifi and reboot.
IF that doesn't work, the password is written on the board.
IF you are working from home, you will need a password to access the Encyclopedia Britannica database.
Email Mrs.Mulder Michele.mulder@ops.org to get the home passwords for Encyclopedia Britannica.
Before you begin watching this portion of instructions, open ALL of the following links:
Before you begin this portion of the instructions, open the following links:
Do not go on until you have finished the 4 sentences (2 about staying, 2 about leaving) AND
ONE of the Decision Information Sheets (either staying or go but NOT both)
This document shows exactly how you need to arrange your information on your Sway.
After you look over this page, watch the video below on how to create your Sway.
Make sure you share your SWAY by completing the Form below.
Your Final Grade is Based Upon this Rubric:
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Advanced Score 4.0 |
No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 tasks. |
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Score 3.5 |
2.0 AND 3.0 tasks complete well. Some success at 4.0 tasks |
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Proficient Score 3.0 |
No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 and 3.0 tasks. |
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Score 2.5 |
2.0 task completed well. Some success at 3.0 tasks |
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Basic Score 2.0 |
No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 tasks. |
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Score 1.5 |
1.0 task completed well. Some success at 2.0 tasks. |
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Below Basic Score 1.0 |
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Failing Score 0 |
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Insufficient evidence of learning
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*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.
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status, or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to address inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).
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).
