Introduction
Do the United State's symbols represent the county's values and people? The symbols of the United states were created long ago. Do we need to modify or create a new symbol for the United States?
Task
You will create a power point of 5-7 symbols that represent the values of the United States and its people.
Steps to complete your task:
1. Visit links and watch videos to research United Sates symbols.
2. Keep notes and inages of your research.
3. Choose 5-7 important United States symbols to create your power point.
4. Modify or create a new symbol for the United States.
5. Prepare note cards to present your power point.
6. Present your to your class.
Process
1. Visit links and watch videos to research United Sates symbols below.
Enchanted Learning:Symbols of the USA
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/symbol
Brain Pop: U.S. Symbols
https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/citizenship/ussymbols/
Symbols of the United States: Youtube
National Symbols: Youtube
A to Z Kids Stuff
http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/symbols.html
2. Keep notes and images of your research in step 1.
3. Choose 5-7 important United States symbols to create your power point. The power point will include: a title slide, 5-7 slides for United States symbols, a person symbol slide, and an author slide.
Symbol slides must include:
- a pictue of the symbol
- the name of the symbol
- date the symbol was created
- meaning beind the symbol
4. Modify or create a new symbol for the United States. This will be your personal symbol slide. This slide has the same requirement of the other symbol slides.
5. Prepare note cards to present your power point. Use your notes from step 2 to help you create note cards for you power point presentation. These notes should include all the things on the slide and why you choose it. Feel free to add interesting facts about the symbol at this time.
6. Present your to your class.
Evaluation
Rubric
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Content
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Contain all required content |
Missing 1-3 content areas over entire presentation |
Missing 4-6 content areas over entire presentation |
Missing 7-10 content areas over entire presentation |
Missing more 10+ content areas over entire presentation |
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Content Accuracy |
All facts are accurate |
1-3 facts are incorrect. |
4-6 facts are incorrect. |
7-10 facts are incorrect. |
10+ facts are incorrect. |
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Visual Appeal |
Slides are pleasing to the eye. Slides transition well. |
Slides are pleasing to the eye but transitions are basic. |
Slides are arranged but not pleasing to the eye. |
Slides are not pleasing to the eye |
Slides are not easy to see. |
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Presentation |
Speaks clear and fluid. Looks at the audience |
Speaks clear and fluid or looks at the audience. |
Did not speak clear or fluid or look at the audience. |
Was not easy to hear understand. Did not give all content. |
Did not present. |
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Use of Time |
When given time, actively working on WebQuest . |
When given time, working most of the time. |
When given time was working about half of the time. |
When given time was working less than half of the time. |
When given time this person was not working. |
Conclusion
You now know many of the symbols or the United States.
You did a great job researching, collecting, and presenting your fininding.
You have completed your quest.
Credits
Resources
- Symbols of the USA - Enchanted Learning Software. (n.d.). Retrieved May 4, 2015, from http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/symbols/
- BrainPOP Jr. | U.S. Symbols. (1999, January 1). Retrieved May 4, 2015, from https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/citizenship/ussymbols/
- Symbols of the United States. (2014, March 31). Retrieved May 4, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3auxqCEUy
- Gonzalez, Y. (2012, March 16). "National Symbols" Retrieved May 4, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owNotwe9mlE
- Symbols of the USA | A to Z Kids Stuff. (n.d.). Retrieved May 4, 2015, from http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/symbols.html
Teacher Page
This quest was written for 4th graders. This will help students understand that symbols for the United States have a meaning and are connected to the country's values. When the students are makeing their own symbol they will connect themself to their country and their values.
Created by
Meredith Antoniett
