Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Introductory Activity (45 mins) open time for students. Introduction to constellations lesson *Explain centers. WebQuest 1, constellation finder and cards. mini lesson: myths. Vocab lesson *Math: coordinates and graphing Introduce writing component to centers… Centers: 1, 2- writing (newspaper), 3- Constellation cards. mini lesson: myths (2nd). Science lesson: Star Clocks mini lesson 1 *Math: Coordinates and graphing Art (Starry Night) Centers: 1- WebQuest 1, 2- writing (newspaper), 3- constellation cards. mini lesson: myths (3rd) mini lesson: Star Clocks mini lesson 2 *Math: coordinates and graphing Centers: 2, 2- writing (newspaper), 3- constellation cards. Original Myth writing. Science lesson: Star Clocks mini lesson 3 *Math: Coordinates and graphing Centers: 2, 2-Explanation of writing center (original constellation myth presentation) 3-Constellation Cards (game) Science lesson: Star Clocks mini lesson 4 Due: Webquest 1, journal entries, newpaper articles, constellation cards Centers: 1- WebQuest 2, 2- writing (constellation myth), 3-Star Maps Science lesson: Star Clocks mini lesson 5 *math: angles *Social Studies: Latitude and Longitude (sailors/stars to navigate) Lessons not included Centers: 1- writing (constellation myth), 2- Star Maps, 3-Read to self/work on projects/journals *math: angles *Social Studies: Latitude and Longitude Science lesson: Create constellation posters/classroom planetarium Art (Starry Night) Centers: 1- writing (constellation myth), 2- Star Maps, 3-Read to self/work on projects/journals/ type portfolio pieces math: angles Field Trip to JJC Centers: (Time to finish any unfinished projects during projects/read to self/type portfolio pieces Presentations and Closing Activities Due: WebQuest 2, constellation myth and project, Star Maps, Lat and Long assignment, Portfolio Classroom “newspaper” passed out to students Regular Class Schedule 7:45-8:00am Arrival/Taking Care of Business/journal
Journal responses show an understanding of the assignment Journal assignments demonstrate a complete understanding of the assignment Journal assignments demonstrate a general understanding of the assignment Journal assignments demonstrate a partial understanding of the assignment Journal assignments demonstrate a lack of understanding of the assignment Organization Journal is very organized and attractive. Establishes relationship between all ideas/events Journal is generally organized and attractive. Mostly establishes relationships between ideas/events Journal is somewhat organized, but may be missing important elements. Some relationships are established, may be unclear Journal show little sign of organization. Few to no relationships between ideas are present. Entries are neat and legible Assignments are very neat and legible Assignments are generally neat and legible Assignments are somewhat neat and legible Assignments are not very neat or legible Total Score: ______/20____ Teacher comments: Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________ Constellation Cards Rubric CATEGORY 5 3 1 Comments Constellation Card Formatting Cards are almost perfect: -Correctly designed with constellation drawn on the front and information on the back -one constellation per card Most cards are correctly formatted: -most cards are laid out correctly Cards are not correctly formatted: -no laid out correctly/incomplete
Constellation Card Content -information is bulleted (5 per card) -information is paraphrased -cards thoroughly inform reader about constellation -most information is bulleted -most information is paraphrased -cards attempt to inform reader about constellation -most information is not bulleted -most information is not paraphrased -cards do not inform reader much or at all about constellation -incomplete Score: _____/10____ Classroom Constellation Rubric CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Comments General Formatting The constellation is large enough to be clear. Stars are in the correct positions or nearly correct position. The constellation is large enough/nearly large enough to be clear. Stars are in the correct place, for the most part. The constellation is a little too large or a little too small. Stars are in the wrong place. The constellation is much too small or much too large. Stars are incorrectly placed. Location of Constellation Student chose the correct location for their constellation in the "night sky" Student chose nearly the correct location for their constellation Student attempted to find the correct location for their constellation Student did not attempt to find correct location fot their constellation. Score: _____/8______ Newspaper Article Rubric Name: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________ CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Title Your title is creative, intriguing and original/ Your article contains a title, but it lacks originality and creativity There is no title Introduction Your introduction attracts the reader's attention, introduces your myth and includes observations/impressions The introduction contains the necessary components, but the hook is weak, or impressions/observations are vague The introduction is missing one necessary component. The introduction is missing 2 or more necessary components.
Body paragraphs Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence and includes a blend of information, descriptive detail and observations/impressions The body paragraphs are lacking specific details and/or Missing one or more body paragraphs Organization Information is easy to navigate with very organized and paragraphs. Organization sometimes supports the main point, but sometimes connections between ideas are fuzzy. Connections between ideas are confusing or missing. Article is very difficult to follow. It's difficult to get a grip on the main point or storyline. Style Words are specific and accurate and create a picture in the reader's head. It's difficult to get an accurate picture of the subject because the language is vague. The article does not portray a positive portrait of your interviewee. Conclusion The conclusion is strong, contains final observations/impressions and wraps up with a meaningful "lesson learned" sentence. The conclusion contains all the necessary elements, but it is weak or too short. The conclusion is lacking one of the necessary elements. The conclusion is missing. Additional Component Additional component (obit, sports story, ad or “Dear Abby”) is complete, refers to person/animal/event in myth and is relevant. Additional component is nearly complete, refers back to the myth properly and/or is not relevant to myth. Additional component is not complete, may not refer back to myth and/or is not relevant to myth. Missing. Conventions No grammatical, spelling, capitalization or punctuation errors. 1 to 3 grammatical, capitalization, spelling or punctuation errors. 4 to 6 grammatical, capitalization, spelling or punctuation errors. Many errors Score: _________/32______ Extra Credit: +8pts Total: _______/40_____ Comments: Original Myth Project Rubric (multi-media) Name: __________________________________________ Date: __________________ CATEGORY 5/NA 4 3 2 1 Presentation Well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention. Rehearsed with fairly smooth delivery that holds audience attention most of the time. Delivery not smooth, but able to maintain interest of the audience most of the time. Delivery not smooth and audience attention often lost.
Requirements All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one requirement was not completely met. Mechanics No misspellings or grammatical errors. Three or fewer misspellings and/or mechanical errors. Four misspellings and/or grammatical errors. More than 4 errors in spelling or grammar. Content Covers topic with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent. Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good. Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors. Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors. Organization Content is well organized using headings or bulleted lists to group related material. Uses headings or bulleted lists to organize, but the overall organization of topics appears flawed. Content is logically organized for the most part. There was no clear or logical organizational structure, just lots of facts. Attractiveness Makes excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation. Makes good use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance to presentation. Makes use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. but occasionally these detract from the presentation content. Use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. but these often distract from the presentation content. Sources Source information collected for all/most graphics, facts and quotes. All/most documented in desired format. Very little or no source information was collected. Originality Product shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive. Product shows some original thought. Work shows new ideas and insights. Uses other people's ideas (giving them credit), but there is little evidence of original thinking. Uses other people's ideas, but does not give them credit. Score: _________/37____ Comments: Requirements for Original Myth Project Scratch Presentation: Original Summary completed Storyboard drawn out and stuck to Story makes sense and relates back to constellation myth Digital presentation makes sense and relates back to constellation myth Illustrations/background choices/sprites and sound/dialogue appropriate Appropriate for class
Focus Consistently stays focused on the task and what needs to be done. Very Focuses on the task and what needs to be done most of the time. Others can count on this person. Focuses on the task and what needs to be done some of the time. must sometimes nag, prod, and remind to keep this person Rarely focuses on the task and what needs to be done. Contributions Routinely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A strong member who contributes a lot of effort. Usually provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A strong group member who tries hard! Sometimes provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A satisfactory group member who does what is required. Rarely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. May refuse to participate. Attitude Never is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Always has a positive attitude about the task(s). Rarely is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Often has a positive attitude about the task(s). Occasionally is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Usually has a positive attitude about the task(s). Often is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Often has a negative attitude about the task(s). Overall Behavior Behavior reflects this student's best efforts. Behavior reflects a strong effort from this student. Behavior reflects some effort from this student. Behavior reflects very little effort on the part of this student. Score: ________/16_______ Comments: Teacher Evaluation Unit Title: _________________________________________________ Teacher Name: ______________________________ Date: ________________
Journal 1 All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one requirement was not completely met. Journal 2 All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one requirement was not completely met. Journal 3 All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one requirement was not completely met. Web Quest 1 All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one requirement was not completely met. Web Quest 2 All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one requirement was not completely met. Rough Draft/Original Myth project All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one requirement was not completely met. Native American Myth/Newspaper Article All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one requirement was not completely met. Original Myth/Multimedia Project All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one requirement was not completely met. Culminating Activity/Behavior Rubric All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one requirement was not completely met. Participation All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one requirement was not completely met. Score _________/40________ Teacher Comments: Student Comments:______________ References: Cohlene , T. (1996). Quillworker: a cheyenne legend. New Jersey: Troll Communications. Constellations . (2004, January 31). Retrieved from http://www.mallorcaweb.net/masm/descon1.htm