1. Mini Research Project options

2. Children’s Book Assignment:
Create a children’s book explaining what you have learned about The Bermuda Triangle, megaliths or crop circles using narrative
Story must include the following:
Plot
Characters
Be real or imaginary
The events must happen over a period of time
There must be a beginning, middle and end

3. Assignment: 10 pages minimum Typed or written in pen
Every page must have a colored illustration
Pictures must be hand-drawn and colored OR
Computer printed in black and white and colored by YOU
Must have a title for your story and author page and dedication

4. Paper Slide Show  

5. Tri Fold Rubric 1 2 3 4 Title No title on project1 2 3 4
Title
No title on project
Partial title/ incomplete
Title is present but spelled incorrectly
Title is correctly written
Title is correct, neat and colorful
Facts
No facts on poster
Facts are incorrect
2-3 facts or are partially correct and/or hand-written
4 facts are typed and correct
5 or more facts are typed and correct
Timeline
No dates on the poster
1-2 incorrect dates
Only 1-2 dates are given
3 correct dates
4 or more correct dates
Illustrations
No illustrations
1 illustration related to topic
2 illustrations related to topic
3 illustrations related to topic
4 or more illustrations related to topic
Color
No color is present
A very limited amount of color is present
Poster has a fair amount of color
Poster uses neatly colored elements
Poster is neat, clear and has creative coloring
Appearance
Poster lacks neatness and is poorly organized
Poster lacks neatness but is mostly organized
Poster is somewhat neat and organized
Poster is organized and neat
Poster is very organized, neat and clear to read
Total

6. This assignment is due: next Thursday, Oct 26th
NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BECAUSE WE ARE PRESENTING THAT DAY

7. Presentations Tri- fold poster= gallery walk
Paper slide video= present to class
Children’s books= will be read in small groups
NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BECAUSE WE ARE PRESENTING THAT DAY