Background for Teachers:
- Suggested in class time for working on projects: 2 90 minute blocks or equivalent
- Suggested presentation method for students is a roundtable presentation. Small classes may only have one group; ideal group size is 4-6 students with an adult facilitator. Example Roundtable procedures below.
Class Activities:
- Project:
- Students chose 1 myth. Students artistically represent how their chosen myth has changed & evolved over time and space. Has it traveled along slave trade routes? Has it spread through immigration? How does it compare to similar myths in other parts of the world? Have the themes/morals changed over time?
- Presentation of Projects
Example of Roundtable Procedure/Worksheet
Audience Member Roundtable Checklist
(Fill out one per presenter)
Opening
__ Student introduces general topic
__ Student explains how their myth changed over time and/or space.
Sources and Evidence
__ Student shares one of her/his sources. The student shares how this source helped them support their claim.
__ Student shares a second source. The student shares how this source helped them support their claim.
__ Student shares how she/he knew at least one of their sources was reliable and credible.
Conclusions and Reflections
__ Student reflects on success and struggles in the researching or writing process.
__ Student reflects on how this assignment will help him or her in the future.
__ Student shares reflection on ONE of the 21st Century Skills
__ Exemplary Student shares BOTH reflections on 21st Century Skills
Potential Follow Up Questions
- Why did you choose this particular topic?
- Why do you think it is important that people (students and adults) know about this topic?
- Did you know anything about this topic before doing your research?
- Did you find the research process to be easy or difficult? Why?
- Did you find the creative process to be easy or difficult? Why
- How did you know you were using reliable sources?
- What has this task or skill helped you learn about yourself or the world around you?
- Do you think you will continue learning about this topic? Why or why not?
- Were you surprised about anything when you learned about this topic
Please rate this student using the 21st Century Rubric for the Communication & Collaboration.
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Communication and collaboration: Articulate ideas clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences using multiple modes
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Exemplary
5
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Competent
4
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Emerging
3
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Novice
2
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Skillfully articulates information and ideas in a clear, concise and complete manner. Communicates effectively to diverse audiences using multiple methods.
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Articulates information and ideas clearly using multiple methods. Recognizes multiple perspectives and modifies communication to suit audience.
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Articulates key information and ideas in an organized way to a general audience.
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Attempts to articulate some elements of information and ideas.
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Roundtable Procedures & Reflection (Complete individually)
Part One: Introduction & Myth
Introduce yourself
“The myth I researched was ______________________________________________________”
Explain how the earliest version of the myth, and how it changed over time and/or location.
Part Two: Choose two sources that you used to help support your claim. Then explain how each helped you answer your claim or how you used it in your counterclaim.
“The first source I used is an (article/video/infographic/other) titled:
______________________________________________________________________________ by ___________________________________________________________________________
and published by _______________________________________________________________.
I know it is reliable because _______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________”
“Another source I used is an (article/video/infographic/other) titled:
______________________________________________________________________________ by ___________________________________________________________________________
and published by _______________________________________________________________.
I know it is reliable because _______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________”
Part Three: Conclusions and Reflections - Answer each question in 2-3 sentences.
1.What do you think you did the best with on this assignment? Why do you feel that way?
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2.What was the most challenging aspect of this assignment? What did you do to help overcome these challenges?
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3.How do you think the experience of researching and writing this paper will prepare you for the future? [Think about other classes, college, having a job, being a good community member]
Share a reflection on ONE of the 21st century skills that you used to complete this process.
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Exemplary element: Share BOTH of your 21st Century Skills reflections with your group.
Reflection of 21st Century Skills: In 2-3 Sentences, use the language from the rubric to rate yourself based on the Initiative, Self-Direction and Accountability rubric.
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Initiative, Self-Direction and Accountability: Manage time and resources to produce high quality results in a timely manner
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Exemplary
5
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Competent
4
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Emerging
3
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Novice
2
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Effectively manages time and resources to produce high quality results in a timely manner, while guiding and leading peers.
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Manages time and resources to produce high quality results in a timely manner.
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Demonstrates initial time management skills and produces a finished quality results.
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Is aware of deadlines and takes initial steps towards producing results.
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I would say that I am (novice/emerging/competent/exemplary) in Initiative, Self-direction and Accountability because I : .
As you continue to work on independent projects, what steps can you take to improve on your self-direction and initiative? .
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Accessing and Analyzing Information: Use research tools to access and evaluate information from multiple sources
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Exemplary
5
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Competent
4
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Emerging
3
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Novice
2
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Comparatively evaluates information sources using consistent, objective criteria specific to research goal. Accesses multiple sources of related and connected information.
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Uses carefully selected search techniques. Evaluates multiple information sources using consistent criteria.
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Uses multiple sources to access relevant and non relevant information.
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Uses research tools to access information.
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Based on the Accessing and Analyzing Information rubric, I would say that I am
(novice/emerging/competent/exemplary) in Accessing and Analyzing Information because: .
How did this project improve your research skills? .
