4th 9 Weeks Project: Problem, Project, or Inquiry

  SWBAT: Make a real world connection to the book and extend critical thinking from text to world.

“Make the local global” ~Chinua Achebe

 




For your final project for this semester you will choose one of the following:


SWBAT: Become problems generators and problem solvers.
1. Problem-based: Research one country in Africa, identify a problem, and develop an action plan for something our class or members of the community for which country you choose could do to solve the problem.
SWBAT:  Become quality innovators.
2. Project-based:  Be the innovators of a quality project based on a topic that is related to issues from TFA.
SWBAT: Become quality questioners.
3. Inquiry-based: Ask a question about the book and research this topic. Create a project, which demonstrates your learning.  

                                    4th 9 Weeks Project Rubric

CATEGORY	100-90 Engaging	89-80 Emerging	79-70 Developing	69-60 Participating	59 and Below Failing
Collaboration	Groups work together and each student contributes equally and efficiently. Each member of the group has clear role.	Groups work together and each student contributes effectively. Each member of the group has a clear role.	Groups work together.	Groups work together. Roles are not equal and efficient.	Group did not work together.
Process	The process of the project is well thought out and executed. Students use class time effectively and efficiently.	The process of the project is clearly planned and executed. Students use class time effectively and efficiently.	The process evolves in a reasonable manner. Students use class time effectively.	The process was not organized and the students did not use class time effectively.	There was no process. Students wasted class time and everything was done in the last minute.
Product	Product is authentic and clearly represents the work of the group. It is also creative, neat, and multi-modal.	Product is authentic. It is creative and multi-modal.	Product is authentic and reflects knowledge of material and work. It is neat and effective.	Product is generic and required little thought or work. It still reflects knowledge of the material.	Product is not satisfactory and reflects ineffective collaboration in the process.
Presentation	All group members participate. Presentation stands out as well planned and engaging to the rest of the class.	All group members participate. Presentations effectively summarizes the work and process.	The majority of group members participate and engage effectively in explaining their work.	One or two group members participate. Work is explained.	No group members participate.
Reflection	Reflection represents the whole group. It thinks critically on the process and shows a change in thinking. It is honest and authentic.	Reflection represents the group work effectively. It is honest and authentic.	Reflection demonstrates work done by majority of the group. It is honest and authentic.	Reflection is done.	No reflection.