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Exploration and Expansion – Early Explorer Discovery Project

 Which  Explorer  was  the  Most  Significant?    Premise:   all   the   European   explorers   are   on   a   ship   together.  Unfortunately   the  ship   is  sinking  and  First  Nations  rescuers  can  only  save  FIVE  explorers.  Which  ones  should  they  save?    For   this  project  you  and  your  partner  will   choose  an  explorer.  Together  you  must  research  your  assigned  explorer  to  figure  out  why  THEY  were  the  MOST  significant.  Include  impact  on  First  Nations  society(ies).  Your  project  presentation  should  focus  on  WHO  your  explorer  was  and  WHY  they  should  be  saved    Goals:  

! To   understand   what   life   was   like   for   an   early   explorer   (life   on   a   ship,  ‘discovery’,  journey  across  the  ocean,  etc.)  

! To  discover  the  impact  your  explorer  had  on  First  Nations  society(ies)  ! To  establish  historical  significance  for  why  your  explorer  should  be  saved  ! Research,   and   extract   essential   information   from   reliable   sources   (must  

submit  bibliography  in  MLA  format).    3  sources  minimum  (at  least  1  book)  ! Use  research  to  create  a  series  of  podcasts  outlining  your  explorer’s  journey  

 Be  sure  to  research:  

" Who  was  your  explorer?  (Born,  died,  nationality,  etc.)  " Where  did  they  explore?  (What  country  did  they  explore  for?)  " What  impact  did  they  have  on  First  Nation  society(ies)?  " What  were  their  triumphs  or  disasters?  (Was  the  exploration  a  success?  Was  

it  a  disaster?  Explain)    Important  Dates:     Work  Periods:       ________________________________________________________  

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Project  Due:       ________________________________________________________    Project  Assessment:  

! Research  /  Bibliography  ! Podcasts  /  Scripts                ! Individual  Reflection              

 

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Goal Setting Goal  setting  is  extremely  important  when  working  on  a  project.    By  organizing  your  time,   you   set   small   targets   in   order   to   reach   your   overall   goal   of   completing   this  project.    

Date   Goals  /  Tasks  to  be  Completed  

Wed.  Dec.  13th    

In  Class        

At  Home  

     

Thurs.  Dec.  14th    

In  Class        

At  Home  

     

Fri.  Dec.  15th    

In  Class        

At  Home  

     

Weekend  (Sat.  Dec.  16th  /  Sun.  Dec.  17th)  

At  Home  

 

Mon.  Dec.  18th    

In  Class        

At  Home  

     

Tues.  Dec.  19th    

In  Class        

At  Home  

     

Wed.  Dec.  20th     In  Class  

We  will  come  to  class  early  with  our  project  on  a  USB  key.    We  will  bring  our  script,  our  research,  and  our  bibliography.      We   are   prepared   to   present   one   podcast   to   the   class   (and   have   chosen  which  podcast  to  share)  

 

Before  beginning  your  project,  Mrs.  Girard  MUST  approve  this  plan  ___________

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Participation  Self-­‐Assessment      

Work Habit: Was I on task during class time? Work Productivity: Was I productive during class time?  

 Work  Period  #1:     Wednesday  December  13  

Work Habit: 1 2 3 4 5 Work Productivity: 1 2 3 4 5

Today  I:    

   

 Work  Period  #2:     Thursday  December  14  

Work Habit: 1 2 3 4 5 Work Productivity: 1 2 3 4 5

Today  I:    

   

 Work  Period  #3:     Friday  December  15  

Work Habit: 1 2 3 4 5 Work Productivity: 1 2 3 4 5

Today  I:    

   

 Work  Period  #4:     Monday  December  18  

Work Habit: 1 2 3 4 5 Work Productivity: 1 2 3 4 5

Today  I:    

   

 Work  Period  #5:     Tuesday  December  19  

Work Habit: 1 2 3 4 5 Work Productivity: 1 2 3 4 5

Today  I:    

   

1 = not yet within expectations 2 = minimally meets expectations 3 = adequately meets expectations

4 = fully meets expectations 5 = exceeds expectations

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Step  1:  Research    Our  Explorer:     __________________________________________    Who  were  they?  Write  facts  in  bullet  form.  Keep  your  information  brief.  

! When  and  where  was  your  explorer  born?  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    

! What  country  did  your  explorer  represent?  ___________________________________________________________    

! Why  is  this  explorer  famous?  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

 ! What  was  your  explorer  hoping  to  find?  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________      

! Where  did  your  explorer  land?  What  First  Nations  groups  did  your  explorer  meet?  Record  all  evidence  of  interactions  and  impact  on  First  Nations  society.  

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 Triumphs   and/or   Disasters:   For   each   of   the   questions   below,  write   facts   to  support  your  answer  in  bullet  form.  There  should  be  a  minimum  of  4  facts  in  total.  

! Was  your  explorer’s  adventure(s)  a  success?    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    

! What  did  they  “discover”?    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________        

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! Did  your  explorer  experience  any  disasters  or  failures?  __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

 Map:  While  researching  your  explorer,  find  the  route  they  took  to  make  their  journey.    

! Where  did  your  explorer  start  their  voyage?  (Where  did  they  sail  from?)  ___________________________________________________________    

! Where  did  they  sail  to?  (Remember,  your  explorer  may  have  been  looking  for  a  certain  location  but  may  have  found  something  entirely  different.)  ___________________________________________________________    

! Know  the  places   that  are   talked  about  during   the   journey  (ex:   left  Azores  –  where  are  the  Azores  islands,  and  what  country  does  it  represent?)  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

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Step  2:  Podcast    

For  this  project  you  must  complete  and  submit  two  4-­‐minute  podcasts     Podcast  1:  Overview  of  your  explorer  and  their  journey     Podcast  2:  Impact  on  First  Nations  society(ies)  +  Historical  Significance    

    Exemplary   Accomplished   Developing   Beginning  

Research    

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Locates  and  uses  a  variety  of   relevant,   credible   and  accurate  data  

Uses   mostly   credible   and  accurate  data  

Finds   information,   but  occasionally   finds   it  difficult   to   assess   its  credibility  

Struggles   to   find   or   use  credible   and   relevant  information  

R.S.  3  

Understands   and  effectively   uses   a   variety  of  primary  and  secondary  sources  

Understands   and   uses  primary   and   secondary  sources  

Uses   sources,   but   fails   to  differentiate   between  primary  and  secondary  

Struggles   to   use   sources  or  information  well  

R.S.  4  

Cites   sources   consistently  and  in  correct  format  

Often   cites   sources,  particularly   when  requested,   format   is   clear  but  not  always  clear  

Frequently  neglects  to  cite  sources  

Often   neglects   to   cite  sources  

Organization          

Criteria  Met  

I&E  2  

Podcasts   /   video   reports  follow   the   project   format  of   2   segments   and  different  topics  

N/A   N/A  Podcasts   /   video   reports  do   not   follow   the   project  format  of  2  podcasts  

Podcasts   /   videos   are   4  minutes   each.   Script  summited.  

Podcasts   /   videos   are  within   15   seconds   too  short/too   long.   Script  summited.  

Podcasts   /   videos   are   16-­‐25   seconds   too   short/too  long.  Script  summited.  

Podcasts   /   videos   are   all  26+   seconds   shorter   or  longer   than   required.   No  script  summited.  

Podcast  #1   T.C.  2  

Thoughtfully   applies  historical   patterns   when  discussing  the  overview  of  their  explorer’s  journey  

Applies  historical  patterns  when   discussing   the  overview   of   their  explorer’s  journey  

Understands   that   there  are   distinct   historical  patterns.   This   is  somewhat  shown  through  the  overview  

Has   difficulty  understanding   historical  patterns,   shown   by   little  to   no   mention   of  explorer’s   journey   in  reference  to  time  periods  

Podcast  #2      

Historical  Significance  

M.C.  1  

Thoughtfully   articulates  the   chain   of   cause   and  consequence   (impact   on  First  Nation  society)  

Explains   the   chain   of  cause   and   consequence  (impact   on   First   Nation  society)  

Understands   that   history  is   often   a   chain   of   cause  and   consequence   (impact  on  First  Nation  society)  

Has   difficulty  understanding   the   chain  of   cause  and  consequence  (impact   on   First   Nation  society)  

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Assesses   and   critically  evaluates   the   importance  of  information  

Assess   and   evaluates   the  importance  of  information  

Often   struggles   to  evaluate   the   importance  of  information  

Has   great   difficulty  assessing   and   evaluating  the   importance   of  information  

Delivery  

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Well   rehearsed,   smooth  delivery   in   a  conversational   style.  Highly   effective  enunciation   and  presenter’s  speech  is  clear  and   intelligible.  Expression   and   rhythm  engage  the  listener.  

Rehearsed,   smooth  delivery.   Enunciation,  expression,  and  pacing  are  effective   throughout   the  podcasts.  

Appears   unrehearsed  with   uneven   delivery.  Enunciation,   expression,  rhythm   are   sometimes  distracting   during   the  podcasts.  

Delivery   is   hesitant   and  choppy.   Enunciation   of  spoken   word   is   distant,  muddled   and   not   clear.  Expression   and   rhythm  are  distracting  throughout  the  podcasts.  

Technical  Production  

Presentation   is   recorded  in   a   quiet   environment  without  background  noise  and   distractions.   Volume  of   voice   enhances   the  presentation.    

Presentation   is   recorded  in   a   quiet   environment  with  minimal   background  noise   and   distractions.  Volume  is  acceptable.  

Presentation   is   recorded  in   a   semi-­‐quiet  environment   with   some  background   noise   and  distractions.  

Presentation   is   recorded  in   a   noisy   environment  with  constant  background  noise   and   distractions.  Volume   changes   are  highly  distracting.  

 

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Step  3:  Reflection    In   a   short   paragraph,   reflect   on   the   process   of   researching   an   early   explorer,   and  creating  a  series  of  podcasts.    Be  sure  to  identify  any  struggles,  successes,  fun  facts,  or  highlights  of  the  project.    

Reflection  Rubric       Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning

Reflection A  thoughtful  

reflection  is  given.  Comprehensive  answer  is  given  

A  reflection  is  given  and  a  

thorough  answer  is  given  

A  reflection  is  given.  Some  aspects  are  answered  

No  reflection  is  submitted  

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