8th Grade Team

Immigration PowerPoint

Project

Project Timeline:

1. Choose which part of your family’s ethnic background you wish to explore (example: Ireland). Due November 30th _____________________
2. Research your chosen ethnic group in the library November 30th to December 4th.
3. Construct PowerPoint slide show (see slide checklist) using the mobile laptop station. (December 7^th to 16^th)

· ½ slides due in class December 9^th/10^th

· All slides must be complete by December 16th

4. Print two copies of your PowerPoint slides. These must be turned in December 16th. (One copy to Mr. Conroy-one copy to Miss Ruffini)
5. Present your PowerPoint slide show to the class on December 16^th,17^th. 18^th) This presentation must be between 3 and 5 minutes.

Your grade on this project will be assessed in social studies as follows: (100 pts total)

1. Class Participation: 25 pts.

· _____ 0-7pts This student did not utilize library or class time appropriately and was a distraction to other students.

· ______8-14 pts This student utilized some of his/her time well but was a distraction to other students.

· _____15-22 pts This student used their time well and did not provide distractions to other students.

· _____23-25 pts This student did an exceptional job using the time provided and was helpful to other students.

2. PowerPoint slide show: 50 pts
3. Presentation of Content: 25 pts

_____ (O to 10 pts) This student did not adequately present what they learned from their research.

_____ (10-20 pts) This student adequately presented what they learned from their research

_____ (20-25 pts) This student did an outstanding job of presenting what they learned from their research.