Name ___________________________________________
Human Rights and the UN Millennium Development Goals
Problems “Here”/Problems “There”
Grade 8 SSL Project Directions– Julius West MS
CHALLENGE
Become a human rights advocate by creating a product that
will raise awareness and persuade others of the importance of
your selected topic.
Due Date/Deadline
Inquiring and
Analyzing
Developing Ideas
Creating the
Solution
Evaluating
Assessment
 Select one of the five UN Millennium Development Goals
(MDG) from the list on the next page
 Research information from the suggested resources to
complete the attached graphic organizer (blue sheet)
 Your goal is to be an advocate for a human rights issue by
creating a product that will raise others’ awareness of your
topic.
 Choose the product from the list on the next page that will
be the best choice to achieve your goal.
 Identify the steps you will need to take to complete your
product/manage your time and record them on your pink
Proposal Sheet.
 Follow the Evaluation Criteria for your selected product and
complete the white Design sheet before you begin your final
product
 Manage your time to complete the assignment
 Remember that your goal is to be an advocate, so develop
your product – using the following guidelines
o Use techniques to get the listener’s attention
o Provide accurate information
o Provide persuasive information
o Check spelling, grammar, punctuation
 Make adjustments as needed
 Monitor the quality of your work
 Present your product to at least 3 people (2 adults and 1
peer). Judge the effectiveness of your presentation and
product by having the listeners complete your green
feedback sheet.
 Complete the yellow student reflection sheet
MYP Technology Design Cycle Rubric
MYP Humanities Rubric
Reminders
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You MUST complete this project in order to earn your 10 SSL hours
You must turn in:
o Your product
o Completed blue graphic organizer
o Completed white design sheet
o Completed green feedback sheet
o Completed yellow reflection sheet
o MYP Technology Design Cycle/Humanities Rubrics – to be completed by your
teacher