2nd Quarter Science/Social Studies Project
Native American Diorama
Due: _____________________________
Materials
 Shoe Box
 Construction Paper
 Cloth or leather scraps
 Foil
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Craft sticks
Art supplies as needed;
crayons, paint, glue and
markers
Introduction
The lives of each of the Native American nations mentioned in the text were
shaped by their physical environment including the climate. As a result, each
nation’s quest for food and shelter was markedly different from the others.
Students are to create a diorama presenting the prevailing conditions for each
Native American culture that is assigned to them. Students are to use what they
have learned about weather and its effects from Science and Native Americans
struggle for survival to create a diorama. It must include …
 Shelter
 Environment
 Clothing
 Food
Project Plan
Here are a few things to think about as you start your diorama.
 What was the climate like where they lived?
 How did the climate affect their way of life?
 What did your assigned tribe use to build shelters?
 What did they do for food?
 What did they do for clothing?
Make a list and/or sketch the items you wish to include in your diorama. All
DRAWINGS MUST BE DONE BY THE STUDENT.
Written Description
Each diorama will need a title and a written description that will help viewers
understand what the diorama shows. Here is what you need to include…
 How did the environment/climate have an effect on their
o shelter
o food
o clothing
Native American Diorama
Name __________________________________
Environment is shown with drawings and/or figures (13 pts.)
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Shelter is shown with drawings and/or figures (13 pts.)
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Clothing is shown with drawings and/or figures (13 pts.)
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Food is shown with drawings and/or figures (13 pts.)
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Written Expression (20 pts.)
(Summary)
 Content (5 pts.)
 Spelling (5 pts.)
 Sentence structure (5 pts.)
 Capitalization and punctuation (5 pts.)
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Handwriting (5 pts.)
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Artistic Appeal (15 pts.)
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 Drawings are relevant.
 The project shows time, thought, and care in preparation.
 All drawings are done by the students.
Following directions (8 pts.)
 The project review is on time.
 The written description is included.
 All of the requirements have been met.
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Total points (100 pts.)
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Grade
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Native American Diorama Oral Presentation
Gives details about the environment/climate (13 pts.)
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Gives details about the shelter they lived in (13 pts.)
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Gives details about the clothing they wore (13 pts.)
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Gives details about the food they ate (13 pts.)
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Use of interesting details (5 pts.)
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Organization (10 pts.)
(Ideas are presented in a clear manner)
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Originality and Creativity (10 pts.)
(Idea, approach, and method shows
original and creative thinking)
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Eye contact (5 pts.)
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Expression (5 pts.)
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Overall Delivery (13 pts.)
(Knowledge of the subject is clearly
demonstrated to the audience)
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Total points (100 pts.)
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Grade
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