P R O J E C T
Name of Project:
North Carolina Counties 1st/3rd
Subject/Course:
ELA
Other Subject Areas to Be
Included, if any:
Project Idea
Summary of the issue,
challenge, investigation,
scenario, or problem:
O V E R V I E W
Teacher(s): Scott
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Duration:
Nov. 17-Dec. 18
Grade Level:
8th
Reading, Writing, Social Studies
Research a County and find out facts and information on that county, draft a letter to the counties local chamber of
commerce asking for information and documents that you can use to develop your project information. Create a
symbol(s) that you would like to be used in your quilting pattern. All information you find will be presenting using a
technology media of your choice.
How do significant events, people, and culture shape the Counties of N.C.? What are the characteristics, traits, or
symbols that depict or represent the N.C. County you have chosen?
Driving Question
CCSS to be taught and
assessed:
See Standards attached to this document
Additional Standards to be
taught and assessed:
Multi-Media, Oral Speaking
21st Century Competencies
to be taught and assessed:
Collaboration with Chamber of Commerce, teacher, and sharing
with each other.
Creativity & Innovation –Product Multi Media
Communication (Oral Presentation)-Oral Presentation
Other: Writing
Critical Thinking- Research and answering essential questions
Major Products &
Performances
Group:
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Presentation Audience:
Class
x
School-Media Center
x
Community Innovation Showcase
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Individual:
P R O J E C T
Entry Event to
launch inquiry
and engage students:
Assessments
Experts Chamber of Commerce
x
Web NCWISE Owl
x
Other: Face to Face Individuals
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Multi Media Project participants participating in Innovation Showcase with teacher. Presenting Quilt to Media Center,
Formative
Assessments
(During Project)
Summative
Assessments
(End of Project)
Quizzes/Tests Pre Assessment and CFA Assessment
Practice Presentations Dec. 15th and prior
Journal/Learning Log
Notes
Preliminary Plans/Outlines/Prototypes- Planning
Document
Checklists- Rubrics for Writing, Mulit-Media, and
Oral Presentation
Deadline and check points from teacher
Rough Drafts –WritingPaper and Multi Media
Concept Maps
Online Tests/Exams
Other: Consensogram Before, During and After the
Project
Written Product(s), with rubric: Final Grade
____________________________________________________
Oral Presentation, with rubric Final Grade
Resources Needed
x
Other Product(s) or Performance(s), with
rubric:______________________________________________
Peer Evaluation- Assign one peer in the classroom
to provide feedback on presentation
Peer Proofing of Paper Draft
Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test
Self-Evaluation –Final Reflection Page on Project
Grade
Essay Test
Other:
On-site people, facilities:
Equipment:
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Materials:
Community resources:
Reflection Methods
(Individual,
Group, and/or
Whole Class)
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Quilter for making quilt pattern with symbols.
Journal/Learning Log
Focus Group
Whole-Class Discussion
Fishbowl Discussion
Survey
Other: Final Project Reflection
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