Maryland Fun Facts Collage

Introduction

Find out more about the history of Maryland through interesting facts about the state of Maryland. You will be working with a partner to answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper. Once you have completed you will create a collage entitled  "Maryland Fun Facts"

Task

Your task is to answer all the questions from 1-16 with your partner. To find the answers to the questions, click on the red bolded underlined word in each question. Once, you have clicked on bolded word, you will be taken to a website where the information is located.

Process

Directions: Read all of the steps 1-6 before beginning this project:

Step 1:The first thing you will need to do in your group is to decide which questions will each partner answer.

Step 2: Once this is decided, go to your individual questions and find the answers to the questions listed below.

Step 3: Once you and your partner complied the answers to the questions you will get back together as a group and discuss progress and plan of action for the following session.

Step 4: Read the rubric for your collage and then gather your materials to represent  7-10 facts your group found most interesting.

Step 5: Gather all of your materials for your collage. Your group must decide which facts you want to display, choose 7-10 facts you both agree on.

Step 6: Your group will present your collage as visual factual display.

Questions 1-16

  1. How did Maryland get it’s  name?
  2. When was the Maryland colony founded and by whom?
  3. When did Maryland become a state?
  4. What is Maryland’s state capital?
  5. What is Maryland state motto?
  6. What are the colors in the Maryland state flag? It is one of the only four U.S. state flag that does not have what?
  7. What is Maryland’s state bird?
  8. What is Maryland’s state flower?
  9. What is the Maryland’s beverage?

10. What is Maryland’s state sport? When did it become the official sport?

11. What is Maryland’s state dog?

12. List three other state symbols of Maryland and what they are.

13. Who is Maryland’s first governor?

14. Who is Maryland’s governor today?

15. Who are some famous people from Maryland?

16. Write down four facts about Maryland from the Maryland Kids page website.

 

Evaluation

Making A Collage: Maryland Facts

Each group will cut out pictures and or words that will reflect Maryland State Facts. Read and review the rubric below and use it as a guide to complete your group project. Each group will present with explanation of their choice. Each member of the group will present during the presentation.


Group Members Name:     ________________________________________

 

CATEGORY

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Use of Class Time

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.

Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.

Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.

Graphics - Originality

Several of the graphics used on the collage reflect a exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display.

One or two of the graphics used on the collage reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display.

The graphics are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of others.

No graphics made by the student are included.

Graphics - Relevance

All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.

All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.

All graphics relate to the topic. Most borrowed graphics have a source citation.

Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.

Attractiveness

The collage is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

The collage is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

The collage is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.

The collage is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

Content - Accuracy

At least 7-10 accurate facts are displayed on the collage.

5-6 accurate facts are displayed on the collage.

3-4 accurate facts are displayed on the collage.

Less than 3 accurate facts are displayed on the collage.

Speaks clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time and mispronounces no words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time but mispronounces 1 or more words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time and mispronounces no words.

Does NOT speak clearly and distinctly most of the time AND/OR mispronounces more than 1 word.

Posture and Eye Contact

Stands or sits up straight and looks confident and relaxed. Establishes eye contact with audience during most of presentation.

Stands or sits up straight. Establishes eye contact with audience during most of presentation.

Slouches or appears too casual but establishes good eye contact with audience during most of presentation.

Slouches or appears too casual AND establishes little eye contact with audience during presentation.
Conclusion

Congratulate yourself and your partner for the effort your team has put into this project. Complete the self-reflection form and consider how your group performed and how you felt about this assignment.

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