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tech lessons: ¡Vamos a viajar!
Title: ¡Vamos a viajar! - Voyageons!
Topic: Travel Brochure
Level: Middle School - High School
Standards Addressed:
| Foreign Language Standards |
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NETS Performance Indicators (6-8) |
| 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 5.1, 5.2 |
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1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 |
Timeframe: 8 weeks - 1 meeting per week
Materials Needed: Computer with MS Publisher, library availability
Activity instructions: See below
Assessment: Rubric (see below)
Liz Kolody
Tinton Falls School
674 Tinton Avenue
Tinton, Falls, NJ 07724
ekolody@tfs.k12.nj.us
GRADE 7 WORLD LANGUAGE/TECHNOLOGY/INFO-TECH PROJECT
*TRAVEL BROCHURE IN PUBLISHER*
- Each student shall research a predetermined (random draw) French or Spanish speaking country.
- Each student shall explore various means of obtaining information.
- The following sources shall be required and cited in the MLA format on the brochure:
- At least 1 on-line encyclopedia and 1 print encyclopedia
- At least 1 reference book
- At least 1 source from the general collection
- At least 3 Websites
- The publication must include but is not limited to the following specific areas:
- You MUST touch on each of the following bulleted areas IN DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPHS.
- Hint. Keep in mind the holistic scoring guidelines followed in Language Arts.
| GEOGRAPHY |
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| Climate |
Environment - current issues |
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| Natural hazards |
??? - student's choice |
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| PEOPLE |
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| Religions |
Languages |
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| Ethnic make-up(what types of people will you encounter - i.e.: In Mexico, there are Indians, Caucasians, etc.) |
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| GOVERNMENT |
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| Capital |
Type of government |
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| National holiday(s) |
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| ECONOMY |
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| Exported products |
Imported products |
Currency |
| Exchange rate (provide practical example - i.e.: A sweater that costs $12US costs 4 pesos.) |
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| CULTURE (Extra Credit) |
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| Traditions??? |
Music |
1 artist (brief description) |
| Quirky fact (i.e.: The majority to Spain shuts down for siesta between the hours of 12:00pm and 4:00pm.) |
Additionally, the following multimedia components are REQUIRED:
- A picture of the flag that represents your chosen country
- A map of your chosen country
- A self-created graph representing the population of your chosen country
- One of the above must be downloaded and one of the above must be scanned.
The following multimedia components are EXTRA CREDIT:
- A sample of the currency used in your chosen country
- A sample of artwork by an artist native to your chosen country
7th GRADE WORLD LANGUAGE/TECHNOLOGY/INFO-TECH PROJECT
*TRAVEL BROCHURE IN MS PUBLISHER*
Name __________________________________________
Computer Class Day: A B C D Period: _________________
Country: ________________________________________
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RESEARCH & CONTENT |
MULTIMEDIA |
NUTS & BOLTS |
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Needs Work |
- Less than 7 sources were used effectively
- Some factual information is correct
- Lack of effort shown in researching the topic
- Content does not align with the assignment guidelines and standards
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- Less than 3 media were used
- Assignment standards were not met
- Project shows little evidence of creative media use
- Many technical problems affecting presentation
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- Little or no effort in proofreading
- Information is unorganized
- Much of the factual information is incorrect
- Insufficient amount of information is provided
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On Target |
- 7 sources were used effectively
- Most factual information is correct
- Sufficient effort shown in researching the topic
- Content aligns with assignment guidelines and standards
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- 3 media were used
- Assignment standards were met
- Project shows beginning of creative multimedia use
- Few technical problems affecting presentation
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- Evidence of proofreading
- Information is organized and easily understood
- Factual information is mostly correct
- Sufficient amount of information is provided
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Excellent |
- More than 7 sources were used effectively
- All factual information is correct
- Much effort shown in researching the topic
- Content goes above and beyond the assignment guidelines and standards
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- More than 3 media were used
- Project went above and beyond assignment standards
- Project shows creative and effective use of media
- Few to no technical problems affecting presentation
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- Project shows high level of proofreading accuracy
- Information is organized in a pleasing manner
- Factual information shows a high level of accuracy
- More than enough information is provided
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Written by: Liz Kolody and Martha Leonhardt - Tinton Falls School District
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Lesson plans and assessments contributed by Central Jersey World Languages Professional Development Institute 2000.
