We
had the opportunity to see “Worldwide Skies (in the planetarium)” from the Pacific Science Center.
You will be choosing 3
constellations to research and explore.
For each constellation, you will
need to:
·
Create a poster, model or some kind of visual
display (this display can include all 3).
·
Describe or map where it is in the night sky in May or June).
·
Explain the history and beliefs according to at
least 1 culture or group of people.
·
Present your project to your class in a
creative/interactive way.
Grading:
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4 – above and beyond expectations
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3 – expectations met at 8th
grade level
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2 – expectations partially met, but
below 8th grade level
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1 – expectations not met, far below 8th
grade level
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Visual Display
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The
visual display is large enough to be clear, includes unique detail and was
well-planned.
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The
visual display is large enough to be clear, includes some detail and was
well-planned.
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The
visual display is too small to be clear, lacks detail and was not
well-planned.
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The
visual display is small, lacks detail and appears unfinished.
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Description or Map of location in the
sky
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Writing
or diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and add to the reader's
understanding of all 3.
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Writing
or diagrams and illustrations are accurate and add to the reader's
understanding of all 3.
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Writing
or diagrams and illustrations are not neat and accurate and sometimes add to
the reader's understanding of 2-3.
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Writing
or diagrams and illustrations are missing, not accurate OR do not add to the
reader's understanding.
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History and Beliefs of at least 1
culture or group of people for each constellation
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Information
clearly relates to history and beliefs. It includes several supporting
details and/or examples for each.
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Information
clearly relates to history and beliefs. It provides 1-2 supporting details
and/or examples for each.
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Information
clearly relates to history and beliefs. No details and/or examples are given.
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Information
has little or nothing to do with history and beliefs.
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Creative/Interactive presentation to
the class
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Uses
vocabulary appropriate for the audience, is creative and makes learning
fun/active.
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Uses
vocabulary appropriate for the audience, is creative and covers the
information.
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Uses
most vocabulary appropriate for the audience, but lacks creativity or doesn’t
cover information.
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Uses
several words or phrases that are not understood by the audience, and is not
creative or fun.
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Spelling and Punctuation
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0
errors
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1-3
errors
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4-6
errors
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7+
errors
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Neatness and Effort
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Wow!
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Good
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Needs
work
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Below
8th level
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Project Rubric = _____/24 points, + 6
point bonus if done on time = __________/30
