Social+Studies


 * __ Intro __**__ : __ What makes people and places culturally unique?


 * __ Task: __** You have been stranded with a stranger on an island. To be able to survive, you must discover the similarities and differences that exist between you.

Using PowerPoint and the culture wheel, create a presentation about your culture and your unique qualities. Make sure you have at least one slide for each of the following: Arts, Language, Environment, Recreation, Beliefs, Economy and Institutions. Be sure to include pictures to illustrate your heritage, and fully explain the significance of each component in your life.
 * __ Process: __**
 * On Your Own: **

In groups of two, teach the ‘stranger’ about your culture by using your PowerPoint presentation. When finished, generate three additional slides. One slide will be the similarities of your cultures, one will be the differences, and one on how your perceptions have changed about the ‘stranger’s’ culture.
 * With the ‘Strangers’: **

Using the technology rubric and the checklist the students understanding will be evaluated. See Attached.
 * __ Evaluation: __**

The student will be able to answer the following questions after they have met with their ‘stranger’ and analyzed their data. Read the following quote, and explain the meaning and how it applies to what you have learned.
 * __ Conclusion: __**


 * “Perceptions depend on our life experiences and cultural orientation,” Unknown. **

Some, but not all slides had two pictures; slides had a minimum of one picture. All pictures are appropriate. || The project meets the objectives but only has one appropriate picture per slide. || The project somewhat meets the objectives. Is inconsistent with pictures; uses some inappropriate pictures. ||
 * CATEGORY || ** (10) ** || **  (9) ** || **  (8) ** || **  (7) ** ||
 * **__ Answer the question: __**
 * What are the components of culture? ** || A **thorough and accurate description** of the cultural components was given**.** || A **partial and accurate description** of the cultural components was given; some details are missing.  || A **minimal and somewhat accurate description** of the cultural components was given.  || An **inappropriate and inaccurate** description was given. ||
 * ** Creativity **
 * and **
 * Innovation ** || The project meets the objectives in a creative and inventive way. At least two appropriate pictures per slide. || The project meets the objectives using new ideas and insights.
 * ** Communication and Collaboration ** || Ideas are communicated clearly and effectively to the selected audience using a variety of media. || Ideas are communicated clearly to the selected audience using a variety of media. || Ideas are communicated adequately to the selected audience using a variety of media. || Ideas are not communicated clearly to the selected audience. Only text is used to communicate. ||
 * ** Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making ** || Project is well planned and organized. Research is extensively used to support the solution or decision. || Project is planned and organized. Research is used to support solution or decision. || Project is planned and organized. Research is somewhat used to support the solution or decision. || Project is not planned or organized. Research is not used to support the solution or decision. ||
 * ** Technology Operations and Concepts ** || Technology tools are used effectively. Makes excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the product. || Technology tools are used effectively. Makes good use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the product. || Technology tools are used adequately. Makes use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the product. || Technology tools are not used effectively. Makes little to no use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the product. ||
 * ** Slide requirements ** || Project consists of eight or more cultural component slides, and one title slide. || Project consists of five to seven slides on the cultural components and one title slide. || Project consists of four slides on cultural components and one title slide. || Project consists of fewer than three cultural component slides.  ||

** WebQuest ** Checklist


 * Your project must include the following: || √ ||
 * ** Seven slides describing and illustrating the Cultural Components ** || ||
 * ** Title page ** || ||
 * Title Page Checklist || √ ||
 * ** Your Name ** || ||
 * ** The period you are in ** || ||
 * ** The due date ** || ||