Homework Assignment - Social Studies

Social Studies Poster Project Gr.6

On Tuesday October 9^th  the students in our class collectively outlined the requirements for a poster project that they will submit October 29^th.  The following is what we decided would be the requirements for this research project.

The posters will be evaluated based on these four criteria:

1.         Content, facts, information	20 marks
2.         Writing style, grammar, spelling	10 marks
3.         Graphics, pictures, charts, maps, diagrams	10 marks
4.                  Colour, size, pizzazz	10 marks
	/ 50 marks

These following tips were brainstormed by the class:

z     Overall style should be consistent

z     Use your own words

z     Use a ruler when possible

z     Draw your own maps, tables, etc. when possible

z     Use titles and headings to make it easier to understand

z     Think about the 6X6 rule and do not make it so detailed that no one will read it all

z     Take your time and don’t be afraid of the eraser

z     Answer all of the “W” questions (who, what, where, when, why, etc.)

z     DO IT IN PENCIL FIRST and then add colour after it has been proof read

Grade 6

Canada and the World

Be sure to include:

a map with major cities

major landmarks and attractions

cultural information

climate information

What do they produce?

What do they trade?

What do we trade with them?

language

history

Remember this is a poster that reflects the research you have done on the topic, not an essay or presentation.  You will share your work with the class, and they will be answering questions based on the information you include.