Think Globally Act Locally The Global Citizen: Summative Assignment

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1 CHV2O Civics Think Globally Act Locally The Global Citizen: Summative Assignment Over: You are to pick a worldwide problem that interests you. You will then find a way to inform the public about the problem (a Creative Assignment), write a person, group or association that is involved with the issue (Letter Assignment), and participate in a mock Global debate on your cause (Oral Presentation). This assignment will count for 30% of your final mark. It is broken down into 3 components (with each part counting for 10%): a) Creative Assignment (Poster, Stamp, Video, etc.) b) Written Letter c) Oral Presentation/Debate Due Dates: The Creative Assignment and the Letter must be handed in no later than for final evaluation. You may hand them in earlier if you wish. They will not be accepted after the final due date. The Oral Presentation will take place on. There will be no make up date. Skills involved: The main skills you will be expected to demonstrate are: 1) the ability to conduct independent research using many sources 2) problem-solving and sound solution-making 3) effective and persuasive communication These are all skills that we have practiced during this course. You should now think of this as an opportunity for you to demonstrate everything you have worked so hard on. Words of Wisdom: You will be required to complete most of these activities at school; this includes research and the making of the final product. Be prepared to work everyday that you are given. Bring all your necessary materials, including any art supplies, research materials, books, etc. that you need. Absenteeism during this time could significantly hurt your final evaluation. Package Contents: Make sure your Think Globally, Act Locally Package contains the following items (7 pages total): This sheet Preplanning sheet Tracking sheet Activity Description sheet Creative Assignment Rubric Written Letter Rubric Oral Presentation Rubric

2 Creative Assignment (Poster, Stamp, Video, etc) Remember: -you cannot hand in this assignment, unless your checklist for this activity has been initialed by the teacher. Failure to complete the pre-planning means an automatic incomplete on the assignment. -any result below Level 1 is a failure to meet the basic minimum requirements for that skill Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Clear expression of ideas/ presentation of a point of (C) Presentation of a point of (T/I) Provision of supporting evidence (T/I and K/U) Effective communication with diverse audiences (C and A) Communication appropriate to medium (written) / final product format (A and C) - information as isolated pieces in a random fashion unclear - information provided not clear as evidence; limited accuracy or relevance which matches in a limited way - limited demonstration of effort for presentation; limited attention paid to language and style - important information but not a clear theme or overall structure apparent but unclear at times and supports point of, though not consistently; few inaccuracies which moderately match interest or level of knowledge some attention to language and style - clearly main ideas or themes - clear point of and consistently supports point of consistent with - suitable effort and thoughtful preparation clearly shown - clearly and main ideas, themes or points - provides support of point of using rich and persuasive detail - evidence is thorough and detailed suggesting a degree of mastery style that capitalizes on the - evidence that text format matches conventions of quality design Comments: Next Steps:

3 Letter Remember: -you cannot hand in this assignment, unless your checklist for this activity has been initialed by the teacher. Failure to complete the pre-planning means an automatic incomplete on the assignment. -any result below Level 1 is a failure to meet the basic minimum requirements for that skill Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Clear expression of ideas/ presentation of a point of (C) Presentation of a point of (T/I) Provision of supporting evidence (T/I and K/U) Effective communication with diverse audiences (C and A) Communication appropriate to medium (written) / final product format (A and C) - information as isolated pieces in a random fashion unclear - information provided not clear as evidence; limited accuracy or relevance which matches in a limited way - limited demonstration of effort for presentation; limited attention paid to language and style - important information but not a clear theme or overall structure apparent but unclear at times and supports point of, though not consistently; few inaccuracies which moderately match interest or level of knowledge some attention to language and style - clearly main ideas or themes - clear point of and consistently supports point of consistent with - suitable effort and thoughtful preparation clearly shown - clearly and main ideas, themes or points - provides support of point of using rich and persuasive detail - evidence is thorough and detailed suggesting a degree of mastery style that capitalizes on the - evidence that text format matches conventions of quality design Comments: Next Steps:

4 Presentation/U.N. Debate Remember: -you cannot hand in this assignment, unless your checklist for this activity has been initialed by the teacher. Failure to complete the pre-planning means an automatic incomplete on the assignment. -any result below Level 1 is a failure to meet the basic minimum requirements for that skill Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Clear expression of ideas/ presentation of a point of (C) Presentation of a point of (T/I) Provision of supporting evidence (T/I and K/U) Communication appropriate to medium (oral)/ final product format (A and C) - information as isolated pieces in a random fashion unclear - information provided not clear as evidence: limited accuracy or relevance - limited demonstration of effort for presentation; limited attention paid to language and style - important information but not a clear theme or overall structure apparent but unclear at times and supports point of, though not consistently; few inaccuracies - some attention to language and style, but pacing requires more attention - clearly main idea or theme and provides suitable support and detail - clear point of and consistently supports point of - suitable effort and presentation shown - clearly and main idea, theme, or points - provides support of point with rich or persuasive detail - evidence is thorough and detailed suggesting a degree of mastery - presentation appears well rehearsed Comments: Next Steps:

5 Think Globally, Act Locally Pre-Planning Sheet World Issues that I am interested in (brainstorm at least 5): I have chosen to do my project on: I chose this topic because: Three really good sources of information on this topic are (be specific): The major groups, people, and/or associations involved with this issue are: Canada s involvement with this issue is: The 4 Most Important things I want people to understand about this issue are:

6 Think Globally, Act Locally Task Descriptions: Creative Visual Assignment Acceptable Formats: Poster, Stamp, PowerPoint Presentation, Brochure, Infomercial (or any other idea that is pre-approved by the teacher) Expectation: a professional display of a strong message that informs and educates the audience about a particular global concern Letter Assignment Acceptable Formats: typed formal letter, in proper format of between 300 and 600 words or an sent to an actual address of at least 300 to 600 words (with a corresponding copy forwarded to the teacher). Expectation: a persuasive letter that outlines the global concern, suggests possible realistic solutions, and indicates courses of action that need to be taken. Students deciding to do the project as an are required to forward a copy of the to: worldhistorygeek@hotmail.com Oral Presentation/Debate Acceptable Formats: short 2 minute presentation to the mock United Nations, followed by participation in a debate on the allocation of funds towards causes deemed to be the most important globally Expectation: a persuasive presentation that outlines the necessity of a worldwide reaction to the issue, suggests plans of action to help solve the issue, and participation in a debate that defends the issue s global importance. For this activity, participants will participate in a mock United Nations Assembly Debate on the allocation of $500 million dollars to help combat the issues of global concern. Participants will be expected to not only make a brief presentation on their issue (using whatever props, visuals, etc. they deem necessary), but also to actively participate in a debate on how much money should be allocated to their cause. It is highly recommend that the research into the topic should also focus on the amount of money needed to help fix the issue.

7 Think Globally, Act Locally Tracking Sheet: Task Completion Teacher s Initial General Planning verified that I have all the handouts for this project read over all requirements/rubrics recorded all due dates Research have found at least 3 good resources on my topic have used more than just Wikipedia have recorded the sources on my pre-planning sheet showed the completed pre-planning sheet to the teacher Creative Assignment have decided to do a determined my main message, and visual images finished the project with all professional touches double-checked the assignment for spelling and grammar handed the project in, with the marking rubric Letter/ Assignment have decided to do a have determined my appropriate audience/recipient double-checked the letter/ for formatting double-checked the letter for spelling and grammar handed the project in, with the marking rubric Oral Presentation/Debate have developed a 2 minute opening speech about my topic have organized any materials I need to support my position prepared to discuss other presenter s issues handed the project in, with the marking rubric