This report and diorama project covers California State Standards for History/Social Studies.
3.2 Students describe the American Indian nations in their local region long ago andin the recent past.
3.2 Students describe the American Indian nations in their local region long ago andin the recent past.
- Describe national identities, religious beliefs, customs, and various folklore traditions.
- Discuss the ways in which physical geography, including climate, influenced how the local Indian nations adapted to their natural environment (e.g., how they obtained food, clothing, tools).
- Describe the economy and systems of government, particularly those with tribal constitutions, and their relationship to federal and state governments.
- Discuss the interaction of new settlers with the already established Indians of the region.
The research, written report and presentation will cover Language Arts Standards, Visual Arts and Model School Library Standards.
Common Core State Standards Connections: English Language Arts
RI. 3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of text, referring explicit to the text as the basis for the answer. (3-LS4-1, 3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3, and 3-LS4-4)
RI. 3.2 Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea. (3-LS4-1, 3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3, and 3-LS4-4)
W.3.2 Write information/explanatory text to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. (3-LS4-1, 3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3, and 3-LS4-4)
W.3.4 With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
W.3.9 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories. (3-LS4-1)
SL.3.4 Report on a topic or text , tell a story or recall an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace. (3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4, 3-SL-5 and 3-SL-6).
L.3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.3.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Visual Arts: Communicate and Expression Through Original Works of Arts
2.4 Create a work of art based on the observation and scenes in daily life.
Model School Library Standards
1. Students access information-
1.3 Identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats by using effective search strategies
1.4.c Apply techniques for organizing notes in a logical order (e.g. outlining, webbing, thinking maps, other graphic organizers)
2.1 Determine the relevance of the information-
2.1.a Select information appropriate to the problem or question at hand.
2.1.b Determine whether the information answers the question.
3. Students use information-
3.1 The student will organize, synthesize, create and communicate information.
4.2 Seek, produce and share information-
4.2.a Deliver brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar experiences or interests.
4.2.b Select appropriate information technology tools and resources to interact with others for a specific purpose.
Common Core State Standards Connections: English Language Arts
RI. 3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of text, referring explicit to the text as the basis for the answer. (3-LS4-1, 3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3, and 3-LS4-4)
RI. 3.2 Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea. (3-LS4-1, 3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3, and 3-LS4-4)
W.3.2 Write information/explanatory text to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. (3-LS4-1, 3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3, and 3-LS4-4)
W.3.4 With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
W.3.9 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories. (3-LS4-1)
SL.3.4 Report on a topic or text , tell a story or recall an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace. (3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4, 3-SL-5 and 3-SL-6).
L.3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.3.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Visual Arts: Communicate and Expression Through Original Works of Arts
2.4 Create a work of art based on the observation and scenes in daily life.
Model School Library Standards
1. Students access information-
1.3 Identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats by using effective search strategies
1.4.c Apply techniques for organizing notes in a logical order (e.g. outlining, webbing, thinking maps, other graphic organizers)
2.1 Determine the relevance of the information-
2.1.a Select information appropriate to the problem or question at hand.
2.1.b Determine whether the information answers the question.
3. Students use information-
3.1 The student will organize, synthesize, create and communicate information.
4.2 Seek, produce and share information-
4.2.a Deliver brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar experiences or interests.
4.2.b Select appropriate information technology tools and resources to interact with others for a specific purpose.
Student Task
California Native People's Diorama and Reaserch
Report
This spring students will work on a diorama and research report on a Native California tribe of their choice. This project will be done at home and school. Students and their families can work together in creating the diorama. Homemade or store bought materials can be used in creating the diorama.
Students will work on their expository report at home and in the classroom. For this expository report, students will need to do research at home, school and in the public library. Students will be required to search, read and take notes for information in books, encyclopedia, magazine and internet articles. Students may also watch domentary and educational videos for your research. They will need to use their note sheets when gathering their information. The notes will be used to organize and write their reports using the writing process in class with their teacher and classmates' assistance.
Please provide your student with time at home to work on their diorama and research report. Visiting the public library and gathering information will be very helpful in completing their assignment.
California Native People's Diorama and Reaserch
Report
This spring students will work on a diorama and research report on a Native California tribe of their choice. This project will be done at home and school. Students and their families can work together in creating the diorama. Homemade or store bought materials can be used in creating the diorama.
Students will work on their expository report at home and in the classroom. For this expository report, students will need to do research at home, school and in the public library. Students will be required to search, read and take notes for information in books, encyclopedia, magazine and internet articles. Students may also watch domentary and educational videos for your research. They will need to use their note sheets when gathering their information. The notes will be used to organize and write their reports using the writing process in class with their teacher and classmates' assistance.
Please provide your student with time at home to work on their diorama and research report. Visiting the public library and gathering information will be very helpful in completing their assignment.
Below is the presentacion rubric. Use it to guide you to practice your presentation skills. Also, you may download and print a copy of the rubric.
Mr. Castrellón will be using this criteria list to grade your presentation. Please take a look at the criteria list for your presentation.
Mr. Castrellón will be using this criteria list to grade your presentation. Please take a look at the criteria list for your presentation.
Introduction
· Has an attention grabbing sentence
· Informs the audience of the specific topic
Body
· Informs the audience of the most important key details in an interesting way
· Develops speech in a logical manner
Conclusion
· Restates the important details
· Gives an interesting statement at the end to wrap up the speech
· Does not end with a “thank you for listening to my speech”
· Ends with a simple “Thank You”
Effectiveness (Achievement of purpose, interest, reception)
· Achieves purpose
· Engages the audience
Originality (ideas, original thought)
· Uses a unique perspective
· Uses creativity
· Has an element of surprise
Physical/Manner
· Stands up straight
· Maintains eye contact with audience
· Uses gestures to emphasize important points
Voice
· Speaks loud enough to be heard in the back of the room
· Uses voice to show feeling
· Speaks clearly
· Speaks at the right rate
· 4 extra points (if memorized)
Language Conventions (Grammar,descriptive language)
· Uses complete sentences
· Uses correct grammar
· Uses vivid descriptive language
· Has an attention grabbing sentence
· Informs the audience of the specific topic
Body
· Informs the audience of the most important key details in an interesting way
· Develops speech in a logical manner
Conclusion
· Restates the important details
· Gives an interesting statement at the end to wrap up the speech
· Does not end with a “thank you for listening to my speech”
· Ends with a simple “Thank You”
Effectiveness (Achievement of purpose, interest, reception)
· Achieves purpose
· Engages the audience
Originality (ideas, original thought)
· Uses a unique perspective
· Uses creativity
· Has an element of surprise
Physical/Manner
· Stands up straight
· Maintains eye contact with audience
· Uses gestures to emphasize important points
Voice
· Speaks loud enough to be heard in the back of the room
· Uses voice to show feeling
· Speaks clearly
· Speaks at the right rate
· 4 extra points (if memorized)
Language Conventions (Grammar,descriptive language)
· Uses complete sentences
· Uses correct grammar
· Uses vivid descriptive language
3-5_presentation_rubric_ccss.docx | |
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Below is the criteria and informational/explanatory text-based rubric. Use it to guide you in your research and writing. Also, you may download and print a copy of the rubric.
Criteria for an Informational/Explanatory Writing.
· Conveys the intended message in an interesting, precise way through clear coherent sentences and one or more paragraphs.
· Write legibly in cursive or joined italic, allowing margins and correct spacing between letters in a word and words in a sentence. Or type your final draft on the computer.
· Understand the structure and organization of various reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, or encyclopedia).
· Writing clearly demonstrates the central idea based on a topic sentence.
· Provides rich supporting details and facts that fully develop the main idea.
· Contains few, if any, errors in the conventions of the English Language.
· Errors do not interfere with the reader’s understanding of the writing.
· Revise drafts to improve the coherence and logical progression of ideas by using an established rubric.
· Conveys the intended message in an interesting, precise way through clear coherent sentences and one or more paragraphs.
· Write legibly in cursive or joined italic, allowing margins and correct spacing between letters in a word and words in a sentence. Or type your final draft on the computer.
· Understand the structure and organization of various reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, or encyclopedia).
· Writing clearly demonstrates the central idea based on a topic sentence.
· Provides rich supporting details and facts that fully develop the main idea.
· Contains few, if any, errors in the conventions of the English Language.
· Errors do not interfere with the reader’s understanding of the writing.
· Revise drafts to improve the coherence and logical progression of ideas by using an established rubric.
information_writing_rubric.docx | |
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Below is the diorama rubric. Use it to guide you in creating and planing your diorama. Also, you may download and print a copy of the rubric.
Criteria For California Native Diorama
1. Diorama should be in a shoe box or a cardboard box of similar size.
2. The diorama should depict a village scene that includes a home and figures. The material for the home and figures can be homemade or store bought. Make sure that the store bought figures and homes represent California Natives.
3. The inside of the box should be colored with crayola or paint. You may print and paste a colored picture from the internet for the background.
4. You will need to title your diorama and attach your report to the back of the box. And do not forget to place your name.
5. The diorama will need a map showing the location of the region where the tribe is located in California.
1. Diorama should be in a shoe box or a cardboard box of similar size.
2. The diorama should depict a village scene that includes a home and figures. The material for the home and figures can be homemade or store bought. Make sure that the store bought figures and homes represent California Natives.
3. The inside of the box should be colored with crayola or paint. You may print and paste a colored picture from the internet for the background.
4. You will need to title your diorama and attach your report to the back of the box. And do not forget to place your name.
5. The diorama will need a map showing the location of the region where the tribe is located in California.
Download your diorama rubric.
diorama_rubric.docx | |
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Other Resources
Note Sheet. Download the sheet below.
note_sheet_for_california_native_report.docx | |
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The following are links to how-to-make a diorama.
Students, not sure what to do when presenting your report or project. Check out the site bellow for tips on what to do.
The following are example of dioramas made by previous 3rd grade students.
Student Maquettes 2013-14
The images below are of museum dioramas.