Pre-Algebra
1st Quarter Project
Integers Brochure
For your 1st quarter project, you will be creating a brochure on the rules of
integers. You will find the directions for the creation of the brochure
below. Have fun!!
Using Publisher, you will create a tri-fold brochure that includes the
following:
 A cover page with a “catchy” title and a picture that demonstrates
integers in our world.
 A 100 word composition describing three ways in which integers are
used in our everyday lives with one accompanying picture.
 A song or poem explaining the rules for each of the four operations
with integers (can be done separately or combined).
 A puzzle utilizing the vocabulary from Chapter 2.
The websites listed below may be helpful when working on your brochure:
A good source to help make the puzzle for your brochure
http://www.puzzlemaker.com/
A fun website to play integer games
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/BillyBug2/bug2.html
Vocabulary practice using Quia
http://www.quia.com/pages/mrsmiano.html
You will be given a total of 3 class periods to work on this assignment. Make
sure you have all of your information prior to going to the computer lab.
BROCHURE IS DUE ON OCTOBER 9, 2009
Integers Brochure Rubric
CATEGORY
4
3
Accuracy
All facts in the
brochure are
accurate.
Most of the facts Some of the facts Few of the
in the brochure
in the brochure
facts in the
are accurate.
are accurate.
brochure are
accurate.
Knowledge Gained
Student can
accurately answer
all questions
related to facts in
the brochure and
to technical
processes used to
create the
brochure.
Student can
accurately answer
most questions
related to facts in
the brochure and
to technical
processes used to
create the
brochure.
Student can
accurately answer
some questions
related to facts
in the brochure
and to technical
processes used to
create the
brochure.
Student
appears to
have little
knowledge
about the
facts or
technical
processes
used in the
brochure.
Writing Mechanics
Capitalization and
punctuation are
correct
throughout the
brochure.
Capitalization and
punctuation are
mostly correct
throughout the
brochure.
There are 5 or
more
capitalization
and/or
punctuation
errors in the
brochure.
There are
several
capitalization
or
punctuation
errors in the
brochure.
Requirements
All of the
Most of the
Some of the
Few of the
required elements required elements required elements required
have been met.
have been met.
have been met.
elements
have been
met.
Attractiveness &
Organization
The brochure has
exceptionally
attractive
formatting and
well-organized
information.
Total Points__________________
2
The brochure has The brochure has
attractive
well-organized
formatting and
information.
well-organized
information.
1
The
brochure's
formatting
and
organization
of material
are confusing
to the
reader.
Final Grade___________________