American Studies Geography Festivals Mr. Popovich Objective: Knowledge of cultural festivals from around the world. Background
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Geography Festivals Mr. Popovich Objective: Knowledge of cultural festivals from around the world. Background: The Geography Festivals Activity will be a 150-point assignment that will provide comprehension of different cultures form around the world! It will be done in groups of three to four people. You will not be allowed to choose your own groups. Once you have met your group, exchange phone numbers with those people, because some work outside of class will be necessary. Remember: I reserve the right to change any member of your group or your entire group, if I think it is in the best interests of learning. The Process: You will have three full class days to work on this project in class. I will provide supplies such as colored pencils, glue sticks, markers, scissors, and rulers for you to work with in class. You will need one piece of white butcher paper (22” X 28”). You will receive a piece of paper from Mr. Popovich. You may buy a piece of poster board from the book store if you do not want to use butcher paper. Each group member’s name should be written neatly on the back of the butcher paper. Everything on your butcher paper should be neatly written and spelled correctly. The Research: First, you must find information and pictures for your festival. YOU MUST READ the handout given to you as a group. Then, more information may be found on the Internet, in the school library or public library. You will have to draw the pictures of find them on your own. Do not use this as an excuse for not being able to find pictures. Any Information can be found in outside books such as: atlases, encyclopedias, and magazines. Make copies of pictures that show the culture of your festival. Graphic Designer- Responsible for the overall look and organization of the banner. Lead discussion, takes notes, and contributes ideas during the brainstorming session. Make sure visuals accurately represent the festival. Leads in the production of the banner. You will also find additional information about the festival from textbooks or the library. Helps with answering questions. Illustrator- Creates or finds a copy of the map of where the festival is. Creates visuals for the banner. Helps brainstorm ideas for the project. Creates a rough sketch of the collage for the teacher to review. Assists in the final production. Paraphraser/Researcher- Helps the group understand the information given in the handout. Helps brainstorm ideas for the banner. Makes sure the most important ideas are included on the banner. Leads a discussion on how to restate the information about the festival so classmates can understand it. Assists in the final production of the collage. Celebrations around the world activity The Steps: Check off each step as it is finished.
Answer the following questions on your poster:
Celebrations Project Sign-Up Sheet – Period 1 2 3 4 5 6Gaucho Festival-Argentina Carnival (Latin America) Cowboy Mardi Gras 1. _________________ 1. _________________ 2. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________ 3. _________________
Fireworks Ancestor Festival- Skeletons 1. _________________ 1. _________________ 2. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________ 3. _________________
Fireworks & Bonfires Festival of Colors 1. _________________ 1. _________________ 2. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________ 3. _________________
Asian Easter & April Fools Day Queens B-day, shopping, music, orange 1. _________________ 1. _________________ 2. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________ 3. _________________
Kite Festival Independence Day for Australia 1. _________________ 1. _________________ 2. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________ 3. _________________
Celebrations Project RubricCATEGORY POINTS Name of Celebration (Capitalized & spelled correctly) 5 pts. ______ Celebration Description 10 pts. _____ Map of Celebration Locations 10 pts. ______ Questions Answered (3 pts each answer) 21 pts. ______ Pictures used and descriptions(Between colored/printed/2 pts each) 20 pts. ______ Game 24 pts ______ All work is neat 30 pts. ______ Extra Credit Food/Music/Costume ______ TOTAL GROUP POINTS ______ / 120 Contributed fair share of the workload to the team 25 pts. ______ Followed directions, worked quietly and cooperatively in class 25 pts. ______ TOTAL INDIVIDUAL POINTS ______ / 50TOTAL POINTS ______ / 170World Geography Name:_______________________________ Celebrations Notes
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