Project Base Learning
Diorama and Report for Local, State and National Monuments and Landmarks
Task: Students will choose and research a local, state or national monument or landmark, write an informational paragraph, create a model and present their finding to the class. The model should be large enough to fit in a shoe box. If the model is too big to carry, student did not follow instructions and this will affect your score.
Social Studies Standards
3.4.3: Know the histories of important local and national landmarks, symbols and essential documents that create a sense of community among citizens and exemplify cherished ideals (e.g. the US flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the US Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the US Capitol).
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.3.9 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, and 3-LS4-4).
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
Task: Student will choose and research a local, state or national monument or landmark, write and informational paragraph, create a model and present your findings to the class. In a multiple paragraph essay you should address the following questions:
· Where is it located?
· Who designed it?
· What are its special features?
· How does it represent its community?
· What is the importance of the monument or landmark?
Model Criteria: See rubric for diorama criteria.
Use the rubric to guide your maquette creation. By using the rubric you will be able to know how your maquette should look like. Download the rubric for the maquette project.
Diorama and Report for Local, State and National Monuments and Landmarks
Task: Students will choose and research a local, state or national monument or landmark, write an informational paragraph, create a model and present their finding to the class. The model should be large enough to fit in a shoe box. If the model is too big to carry, student did not follow instructions and this will affect your score.
Social Studies Standards
3.4.3: Know the histories of important local and national landmarks, symbols and essential documents that create a sense of community among citizens and exemplify cherished ideals (e.g. the US flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the US Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the US Capitol).
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.3.9 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, and 3-LS4-4).
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
Task: Student will choose and research a local, state or national monument or landmark, write and informational paragraph, create a model and present your findings to the class. In a multiple paragraph essay you should address the following questions:
· Where is it located?
· Who designed it?
· What are its special features?
· How does it represent its community?
· What is the importance of the monument or landmark?
Model Criteria: See rubric for diorama criteria.
Use the rubric to guide your maquette creation. By using the rubric you will be able to know how your maquette should look like. Download the rubric for the maquette project.
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Use the research notes for landmarks and monuments report project sheet to help you gather and organize your notes for the written report. Use one sheet per resource. Download your copy by pressing the button bellow.
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