International Week Celebration – Wed. May 24th 2017



Task: In order to celebrate International Week, you will select a country and research it in relation to your world language class and special classes. You will gather the information and make a trifold poster. Your poster will be due and displayed on May 24thStep 1: Select your group of 4 or 5. You must choose a student who is taking (at the moment): Family Consumer Science , a music class, a tech class, and an art classStep 2: Select a country. See your world language teacher for a list of Spanish and French speaking countries. Get it approved by your teacher before you start any research. World Language Classes: Be sure to include pictures of all of the following when possible.Location of the country in the world. Include a world map with an arrow showing the country you selected.Flag of the country & Name of capitalOfficial and secondary languages of the country & Currency Traditional food items and or recipes for popular dishes.2 famous people from the country (Writers, artists, musicians, athletes, actors Include their pictures and a short biography about themTraditional customs: mealtimes, greetings, games, sports, etc. Traditional dress/costume of the culture (what do they wear, what materials, what styles, what colors, how is their dress significant to the culture?) WL Rubric8- 107-54-21-0Required ElementsThe poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.All required elements are included on the poster.All but 1 of the required elements is included on the poster.Several required elements were missing.Content / AccuracyAll facts are accurate and content is at grade level.Most facts are accurate and content is at grade level.Some facts are accurate and content is below grade level.Facts are inaccurate and sources are unreliable.Use of Class TimeUsed time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others. Equal participation by all. Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.AttractivenessThe poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.Presentation to the class (Time permitting)Presentation is interesting and engagingPresentation is somewhat interesting.Presentation is lack- luster.Presentation is inaccurate and dull.Describe 3 important festivals or holidays that are celebrated in your specific country. Explain what they are, the tradition and significance of each, and how they are celebrated.Works cited must be included. NO Plagiarizing!Family Consumer Science: After doing some preliminary research, find a traditional recipe that reflects the culture of the country you selected and get it approved by your teacher. Your recipe MUST be typed in proper recipe format and: Include at least 5 ingredients. Require you to use at least two cooking techniques that you learned in class (i.e. separating eggs, folding, kneading dough, chopping, etc.). Advanced recipes will require complex techniques not covered in class. Provide a taste sample for the Spring Arts Festival evening on May 24th.(Consider recipe yield, food safety issues, and how to serve)Your recipe CANNOT: Include a box mix (cake mix, spice mix, etc.) Be a recipe that was made in class. FCS RubricAdvanced 4Proficient 3.5Basic 3Below Basic 2.5RecipeRecipe includes at least 5 ingredients and requires some complex cooking techniques. It is an interesting and unusual choice, reflective of the culture. Excellent choice for this event. Completely accurate and typed in proper format.Recipe includes 5 ingredients and 2 cooking techniques learned in class. It is a cultural food that may be familiar to some Americans.Choice works for this event. Accurately typed in proper format.Recipe includes 5 ingredients and 2 simple cooking techniques. It is a cultural food commonly eaten by Americans. Choice may not be ideal for this event. Recipe may be missing key information or is not in proper format.Recipe includes less than 5 ingredients and may not require more than one technique. It is not reflective of the culture presented. Recipe does not include all ingredients used or is inaccurate.Finished ProductGreat presentation of final product. Product is an excellent example of recipe. Taste sample size is appropriate and easily served. Good presentation of final product. Product is a good example of recipe. Taste sample size is appropriate and serving method is acceptable.Adequate presentation of final product. Product resembles recipe but lacks in flavor. Taste sample may be inappropriate size or difficult to serve.Product is lacking in form and flavor. Taste may/may not be available for everyone. Unable to be served.Safety and SanitationSafely served with attention to detail relating to safe storage and food handling procedures. (Hand washing, temperature control, etc...) All serving areas remained clean and sparkling throughout and at the end of the event!Safely served. Followed safe storage/ food handling procedures. (Hand washing, temperature control, etc..) All serving areas were clean at the end of the event!Safely served. Adequate safe storage/ food handling procedures. (Hand washing, temperature control, etc..) Area may not be very clean during and at the end of the event.Violated at least one major safety rule. Did not consistently follow safe storage/ food handling procedures. (Hand washing, temperature control, etc..) Area not cleaned at the end of the event.Music Classes: Your research must include the following: More than 2 music styles that were/are significant to the country you selected. More than 2 instruments that were/are significant to the country you selected. More than 2 performers and composers who were/are influential or popular in the country you selected. More than three additional interesting musical facts about the country you selected. Your musical portion will be graded according to this rubric:Music Rubric5 (100%)4 (B)3 (Passing)2 – 1 (Below)Musical StylesIdentifies and describes several musical styles from the past or present that were/are significant to that country.Identifies and describes two musical styles from the past or present that were/are significant to that country.Identifies and attempts to describe at least two musical styles from the past or present that were/are significant to that country.Only identifies one musical style from the country.Makes no attempt to describe the musical style(s).InstrumentsIdentifies and describes several musical instruments from the past or present that were/are significant to that country’s music.Identifies and describes two musical instruments from the past or present that were/are significant to that country’s music.Identifies and attempts to describe at least two musical instruments from the past or present that were/are significant to that country’s music.Only identifies one musical instrument from the country.Makes no attempt to describe the musical instrument(s).Performers andComposersIdentifies several performers and/or composers from the past or present that were/are influential or popular in that country. Explains why each individual is significant.Identifies two performers and/or composers from the past or present that were/are influential or popular in that country. Explains why each individual is significant.Identifies two performers and/or composers from the past or present that were/are influential or popular in that country. Attempts to explain why each individual is significant.Only identifies one performer or composer from the country.Makes no attempt to explain the significance of the performer or composer.Additional Interesting Musical FactsIdentifies more than three additional interesting musical facts about the country.Identifies only three additional interesting musical facts about the country.Identifies only two additional interesting musical facts about the country.Identifies only one additional interesting musical fact about the country.Spelling and GrammarNo errors in spelling or grammar.1 or 2 minor errors in spelling or grammar.Multiple minor errors and/or one significant error in spelling or grammar.Poor spelling and grammar.Appears that little effort was made to double check accuracy of spelling and grammar.Dance: Your research must include the following: More than 2 TRADITIONAL dances or styles of dance that were/are significant to the country you selected. These styles should be from earlier than 1960. More than 2 CONTEMPORARY dances or styles of dance that are significant to the country you selected. What dances are popular more recently in this country? Locations, occasions, festivals and/or types of venues where these dances might be performed. A description and images of the attire that might be worn by dancers doing one (or more) of these dances. Your dance portion will be graded according to this rubric:Music Rubric5 (100%)4 (B)3 (Passing)2 – 1 (Below)Traditional Dance StylesIdentifies and describes several traditional dance styles from the past or present that were/are significant to that country.Identifies and describes two traditional dance styles from the past or present that were/are significant to that country.Identifies and attempts to describe at least two traditional dance styles from the past or present that were/are significant to that country.Only identifies one traditional dance style from the country.Makes no attempt to describe the musical style(s).Contemporary Dance StylesIdentifies and describes several contemporary dance styles that were/are significant to that country.Identifies and describes two contemporary dance styles that were/are significant to that country.Identifies and attempts to describe at least two contemporary dance styles that were/are significant to that country.Only identifies one contemporary dance style from the country.Makes no attempt to describe contemporary dance styles.Locations, Occasions, Festivals & VenuesIdentifies several locations, occasions, festivals and/or venues where these types of dances might occur in that country. Identifies two locations, occasions, festivals and/or venues where these types of dances might occur in that country. Matches each one to the types of dance that might be seen there. Identifies two locations, occasions, festivals and/or venues where these types of dances might occur in that country. Does not pair up the locations/venues with the specific types of dance. Identifies only one or less locations, occasions, festivals and/or venues where these types of dances might occur in that country.Dancing Attire Provides a thorough description with excellent quality images of typical dancing attire.Provides a description OR excellent quality images of typical dancing attire. Provides a description OR image of typical dancing attire.Portion of the project showing & describing dance attire is lacking. Spelling and GrammarNo errors in spelling or grammar.1 or 2 minor errors in spelling or grammar.Multiple minor errors and/or one significant error in spelling or grammar.Poor spelling and grammar.Appears that little effort was made to double check accuracy of spelling and grammar.Tech-Ed Classes: You will be selecting a structure of interest to you that is (or was) located in the country that your group selected. For example, this structure can be a bridge, building, church, monument, or even an ancient ruin.After researching the structure, you will use Microsoft Power Point to prepare an educational presentation that communicates your research about the structure. The entire presentation should highlight the following information about your selected structure: Type of structure. Architect(s) or builder(s) of the structure.Location of the structure.Make sure to include a detailed map.The purpose of the structure.Materials used to build the structure. The relationship or organization of the structure’s elements/parts (key elements that help the structure to stand or support loads) and how they work to support the structure. Ex: If your structure uses arches or cantilevers, you will need to explain how these parts benefit the structure. Important dates related to the planning and the building of the structure.Renovations or remolding of the structure, if any.At least five facts relating to the structure. These could be facts about the builder, the location, or the structure itself.Relevant color images of the structure.Relevant color diagrams of parts and engineering elements.Once completed, you should print your PowerPoint presentation so that each slide is on its own page. Make sure to design a creative cover page for your education booklet. Ensuring that your presentation is in the correct order, use a binding of your choice so that it can easily be displayed in front of your trifold at the Spring Arts Festival. You are also responsible for contributing TWO components to your group’s trifold. These components can be pictures of the structure, diagrams, and/or TYPED information about the structure. These components MUST be NEATLY mounted on black oak tag as two separate documents so that they can easily be arranged on your group’s trifold.You must also type the name of your structure and arrange it NEATLY on the trifold.Technology Education5432Meeting the requirementsStudent meets all of the requirements listed in the instructionsStudent meets most of the requirements listed in the instructionsRequirements are followed at a limited levelStudent does not meet any of the requirements in the instructionsOrganization and arrangement of power point presentation/ educational bookletThe arrangement of the educational booklet is of professional quality The organization is neat and shows signs of consistencyInconsistent organization patternStudent has no organization pattern Credible informationAll of the information is credible and accurateMost of the information is credible and accurate There are some errors in the information providedAll or most of the information is inaccurate and/or not credibleFeatures, fonts and imagesUse of font styles, clear images, and diagrams use are above expectationsAcceptable use of font styles, images and diagramsAverage use of font styles, image selections, and use of diagramsNo thought was put into the font styles; images are not clear and no use of diagramsUse of class timeGreat use of timeVery good use of timeTime could have been used a bit better on this projectTime was not used well on this projectEffort*Student applies criteria consistentlyStudent applies effort most of the timeStudent applies effort some of the timeStudent applies very little effort* Criteria for Effort (counts for double other criteria):Maintains focus on project work Responds to constructive criticism Adjusts when problems occur Shows willingness to spend extra time Accepts assignment as a challengeArt Classes: You will be researching one famous artist from the country you selected. Students should select artists who worked primarily two-dimensionallyYou will prepare a summary of your selected artist’s life and work. Your summary should be a single page, double spaced and properly paragraphed, in size 14 font. The summary should include the following:The artist’s full name BirthplaceFacts about his/her life & familyArtistic background, schooling and notable works International connection/significanceDeath (if applicable)In art class, you will also find an appropriate image of a work by your artist and create an interpretation (miniature drawing or painting) of that work to be included on your trifold. Your paper and images must be neatly mounted on black oaktag as two documents so they can easily be arranged on the group trifold for the Spring Arts Festival.Your art portion will be graded according to this rubric:* Criteria for Effort (counts for double other criteria):Maintains focus on project work Responds to constructive criticism Adjusts when problems occur Shows willingness to spend extra time Accepts assignment as a challengeArt Rubric4321Proper Artist SelectionExcellent choice of two- dimensional artist from countries listed.Good choice of two- dimensional artist from countries listed. Average choice of two- dimensional artist from countries listed.Artist not chosen from appropriate country list and/or art form(2D vs. 3D).Quality of WritingSuperb writing that includes all required information necessary for crafting an excellent summary.Respectable writing that includes most of the required information necessary for crafting a well thought out summary.Writing is average in content and does not include sufficient summary requirements. Writing needs more content as few of the requirements were included in the summary.Appropriate ImageImage is representative of one of the artist’s most applauded masterpieces.Image is representative of one of the artist’s most respectable pieces.Image is representative of an artwork by the selected artist. Image selected was not created by this artist. Student InterpretationStudent’s artwork is extraordinary. It resembles the image selected and fully includes the student’s artistic license.Student’s artwork is good. It resembles the image selected and includes some of the student’s artistic license as well. Student’s artwork is average. It either resembles the image selected or it is representative of the student’s artistic ideas. Student’s artwork needs improvement. It does not resemble the image selected or include some of the student’s artistic license. MountingMounting is exceptional; perfectly straight and flat.Nice mounting; minimal cutting or taping issues.Mounting has cutting or taping issues.Mounting either not complete or very poorly crafted.Effort*Student applies effort criteria consistently.Student applies effort criteria most of the time.Student applies occasional effort criteria.Student applies effort criteria little to none.3D Design Project OverviewWednesday, May 03, 201712:18 PMArt Classes: ?You will be researching one famous artist from the country you selected. ?You will prepare a summary of your selected artist’s life and work. Your summary should be a single page, double spaced and properly paragraphed, in size 14 font. The summary should include the following:The artist’s full name BirthplaceFacts about his/her life & familyArtistic background, schooling and notable works International connection/significanceDeath (if applicable)?In art class, you will create a ceramic sculpture in the style of your chosen artist?Your paper and images must be neatly mounted on black oaktag as two documents so they can easily be arranged on the group trifold for the Spring Arts Festival.Your art portion will be graded according to this rubric:Art Rubric4321Proper Artist SelectionExcellent choice of artist from countries listed. Evidence of a thoughtful decision.?Good choice of artist from countries listed. Selection of artist require some thought. Average choice of artist from countries listed. Does not seem like artist selection was given much thought.Artist not chosen from appropriate country list and/or art form. ?Quality of Writing?Superb writing that includes all required information necessary for crafting an excellent summary.Respectable writing that includes most of the required information necessary for crafting a well thought out summary.Writing is average in content and does not include sufficient summary requirements. Writing needs more content as few of the requirements were included in the summary.Appropriate ImageImage is representative of one of the artist’s most applauded masterpieces.Image is representative of one of the artist’s most respectable pieces.Image is representative of an artwork by the selected artist. Image selected was not created by this artist. Student InterpretationStudent’s artwork is extraordinary. It resembles the image selected and fully includes the student’s artistic license.Student’s artwork is good. It resembles the image selected and includes some of the student’s artistic license as well. Student’s artwork is average. It either resembles the image selected or it is representative of the student’s artistic ideas. Student’s artwork needs improvement. It does not resemble the image selected or include some of the student’s artistic license. MountingMounting is exceptional; perfectly straight and flat.Nice mounting; minimal cutting or taping issues.Mounting has cutting or taping issues.Mounting either not complete or very poorly crafted.Effort?Student applies effort criteria consistently.Student applies effort criteria most of the time.Student applies occasional effort criteria .Student applies effort criteria little to none.?Maintains focus on project work Responds to constructive criticism Adjusts when problems occur Shows willingness to spend extra time Accepts assignment as a challenge ................
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