Homework (homework)
  Due Date: January 20, 2012 |
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Projects These are the projects that 5th grade will work on with instructions and information. I will be updating this section as the year progresses. All information needed to do the project will be given in class. I will put a copy of the information here as well. Project 1 - US STATE REPORT Directions for state report Using your state book, your information gathering booklet, your puzzle book and map, and the encyclopedia, gather information about your state. You will pick one option from each section to complete your menu. Be creative and have fun! Your entire menu will be worth 200 points. Appetizer (50 points) A display poster for your topic or A brochure for your topic Main Course (100 points) A scrapbook that includes pictures and written descriptions of your topic or A 5-paragraph report that fully describes all aspects of your topic Dessert (50) points Create an interactive game to play with your class about your topic or Create and perform a song or a rap about your topic or Share a food or cultural aspect of your topic with the class Menu Item Descriptions Appetizers Display Poster Poster Board Size Must have a title Must have a 1" border Colorful and Attractive Typed information attached to board Includes Pictures No Pencil Brochure Tri fold 8.5 x 11 paper Must have a title Includes information and pictures Colorful and attractive. Typed or written in pen Ex. travel brochure, destination brochure, or tour brochure MAIN COURSE Scrapbook A scrapbook is a memory album that you will create about your topic. It will include short, detailed descriptions of each, pictures and other memorabilia that you can create such as old tickets, travel information, pressed flowers, brochures, pictures, etc. You can use actual memorobelia, print items to use creatively or create them from your imagination. Please be creative! 5 - Paragraph Report The report will give all of the important information about your topic. Paragraph 1 will be an introduction that introduces your topic. Paragraphs 2,3 and 4 will describe different parts of your topic. Paragraph 5 will be a conclusion paragraph that sums up your information. If you choose this item, Mrs Mopecha will have more information available for you. DESSERT Game : Create a game to teach the class about your topic, i.e. a game or soap opera. Song or rap: you can create and perform a song for the class. You can even make a recording to share! Food or Cultural Item: Bring in a food or cultural item that is relevant to your topic to share with your class. You must be able to tell why your item relates to your topic in detail.
"To understand a man, you must know his memories. The same is true of a nation." - Anthony Quayle |
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Project 2: Tea at the Whitehouse (homework)
Due Date: May 11, 2012 |
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Presidents report -200points -Choose a president and be that character for a day. You will present as him or her speaking in the first person singular " I am George W Bush .........." Details will be comimg soon. |
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