Name____________________________________________
Period______ C Choice______________________________
Format Choice_____________________________________
Mrs. C’s approval __________________________________
1. Choose a Continent,
Country, or Culture in which you are interested.
2. Do some research on it.
· Read
books, magazines, web sites, documentaries, etc.
· Make
sure your sources are LEGIT!
· For
the sources you actually use, copy down the citation information in MLA format.
3. Present the most interesting information you learn in
one of the following formats: a thematic map, an infographic, or as a series of
cartoons.
· Thematic map –
TODAL SIG (Source will be on the separate MLA citation page, Index and/or
Legend depending on the topic.) You may NOT just make your own copy of a
thematic map that already exists. You
must take information and create a map.
· Infographic –
There must be at least four different sections. Each section will be a chart,
graph, list, etc. There must be a theme to the infographic – in both content
and graphic design. Please put the citations on the back or on a separate
sheet.
· Cartoon – There must be at
least 8 panels to an informative cartoon or 3 different political
cartoons. The cartoons need color.
Please put the citations on the back or on a separate sheet.
4. Use this sheet and the rubric to get the full points!
Rubric
_____(5) This sheet, with approval on the other side is
turned in with the final project
_____(5) Your first and last name, date and period are on
the front or back of the finished project.
_____(20) MLA citation – Works Cited – is turned in with
the project – either on the back or on a separate sheet. -1 point for each
error in formatting or content up to 15 points.
_____(20) Final product is in ink and color. Colors follow a consistent and/or appropriate
theme for the subject and format. Final product is neat and easy to read. Final
product is at least as large as a standard printer sheet of paper.
_____(50) Format-specific requirements and content:
· Thematic map –
o
TODAL SIG – legend &/or index are clear
o
Original
o
One theme carried throughout
o
Significant theme for C of choice
· Infographic –
o
At least four different sections not repeating
type (chart, graph, list, etc.)
o
Clear, consistent theme of some significance to
the C of choice
o
Original
· Cartoon –
o
Must be in color – or with significant shading
if black and white, follow graphic conventions including: title, panels,
thought/speech bubbles
o
Subject(s) must be of significance to the C of
Choice
o
At least 8 panels if informative or 3 political cartoons.
