Who we are assignment

Here is the Project outline and rubric. I will also add a printable version as soon as I can.

Inquiry Project

For this inquiry, you will have an open project. This means that:

1) Research and compare two cultures or Religions.

2) Explain how the two different cultures/religions can share the same values and beliefs. Give examples for each.

3) Present your findings to the class.

Your final product can be displayed as a poster, a booklet, a brochure, a model…etc. Anything that can be held or touched! (So, if you make a Power Point you also will have to print it out)

Regardless of the format or the subject you choose, your project must:

·        Be 1/2 text, 1/2 illustrations or/and graphs or/and model

·        State information in your own words (no internet cutting and pasting)

·        Have a bibliography section that list your sources of information (remember that Google is a search engine not source of information)

All projects are due on: Friday September 28th Monday, October 1st

You can do your research at home but make sure to bring your findings and work to school so you can also work in class.

Here are some websites that might help you get started;

www.schooltrain.info/trre.htm

www.uri.org/kids

www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion

www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion

www.wikipedia.org/wiki/religion

Rubric – Principle Values Project

Item	Excellent	Very Good	Good	Needs Improvement
Understanding of Values/perspective	Has shown a connection between beliefs, values and perspectives across both cultures/religions and how it relates to them.	Has shown a connection between beliefs, values and perspectives both cultures/religions	Has shown a connection between beliefs, values and perspectives across one or more cultures/religions.	Has produced a good piece of work outlining basic information about one culture/religion.
Research	An excellently researched project. Demonstrates a good understanding of the research material through writing using their own words.	A well researched project. Changing the writing into their own words.	Some research is evident. Changing some of the writing into their own words.	Small amount of research, and copied directly from the Internet or books.
Language / Grammar	Clear, accurate and detailed information. Well written. Has accurately proof read.	Accurate information. Has proof read but some mistakes are still present.	Basic written information. Evidence of some proof reading and a number of mistakes are still present.	Basic written information. Has answered some parts of the question but not all. Copied phrases. Evidence of lots of spelling/ grammar errors.
Presentation of findings	Looks very exciting and interesting. Very well laid out. 50% text/pictures.	Looks exciting and interesting. Mostly laid out well. Almost 50% text/pictures.	Basic presentation, fairly interesting. Some parts laid out well. Higher % of pictures.	Presentation is missing parts, higher % of pictures.
Oral presentation	Confident and expressive speaker. Able to provide a detailed and concise summary. Engages the audience.	Purposeful preparation. Spoke clearly with expression. Familiar with the content. Consistent eye contact.	Adequate preparation.  Familiar with the most of the content. Some eye contact.	Needs more preparation. Not familiar with the content. Reads off the project. Lack of vocal expression.