ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY CHOICES
Subject Assignment Rubric
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Social Studies ******You must have parent permission to complete this
assignment***** IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THESE DIRECTIONS, PLEASE ASK ME! |
1.
Find one article on one of the following
websites about either the legislative, judicial, or executive branch of
government. a)
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/
( Lexington Herald- Leader) b)
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/ (Time for Kids) c)
http://www.channelone.com//index.html
(Channel One) d)
http://www.kidsnewsroom.org/
(Kid’s Newsroom) e)
if your parent approves, you may look on http://msnbc.msn.com/ 2. Highlight at
least one statement in your article that connects with what we’ve learned
in class about that branch of government. 3. Write a sentence or two about the connection between the
article and the text or classroom discussion. 4. You will turn in or send by email: ü a copy of
the article (or a hyperlink to the article
if you send it by email) with a reference to the website where you found it
and what date you found it (ex: ü a
highlighted passage or indication of the passage you’ve selected for a
connection to the text or class discussion ü one to two
sentences describing your connection Parent/Guardian signature:______________________________ |
40 points for finding an article that relates to our
branches of government 25 points for highlighting at least one connection 25 points for writing 1-2 sentences about the connection 10 points for following directions and neatness |
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Social Studies and Arts and Humanities ******You must have parent permission to complete this
assignment***** IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THESE DIRECTIONS, PLEASE ASK ME! |
1.
Find an AMERICAN art piece or song (not the School House Rocks song) that dates
from 1780-1860. 2. Give a brief
(at least a ½ page) description and/or background information on the piece
you’ve chosen (artist/composer,
date of creation, and any other interesting facts you learn). 3. If
possible, include a reproduction of the painting or portion of the song. 4. You will
turn in or send by email: ü
The title, date, and creator of the piece you’ve chosen ü
A copy of the piece if possible (send a hyperlink if you send me an email) ü
Reference of where you found your piece AND any other information
you’ve included in your write-up (website and the date you found it OR book with title, author,
and publication year) ü
At least ½ page description of the piece: ·
artist/composer ·
date of creation ·
any interesting facts you learn about the creator or piece of
music or art
1.
Places to check for musical work: a)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/sm2html/sm2essay.html This site has suggestions for songs, but you will have to search
for a copy of the song and more information on the song. b)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amsshtml/amssabt.html 2. Places to
check for art work: a)
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/American-artists-17th-18th.html b)
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/American-artists-19th.html c)
http://cgfa.dotsrc.org/fineart.htm#altindex 3. LIBRARY!!! Parent/Guardian signature:______________________________ |
40 Points for the title, creator, and dates of a piece of music or art from
1780-1860 40 points for a description and background information
on the piece you chose. 10 points for including a reference of all materials
used 10 points for following directions and neatness |
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Language Arts |
Write approximately one page making a text-to-self connection
with In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. Be sure to tell me 1. your story AND 2. how it matches with one of the characters in the story
(Shirley, Mabel, Shirley’s parents, or any other character we’ve read about
so far) |
45 points for telling me your story 45 points for making a connection between you and one
of the characters 10 points for following directions and neatness |
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Language Arts ******You must have parent permission to complete this
assignment***** |
Chinese New Year Project 1.
create a power point presentation or a poster board
with important facts about the Chinese New Year 2. include: ·
the 12 years (animals) ·
What year are we in now? (as of ·
At least 3 traditions of the Chinese New Year · how the Chinese celebrate the Chinese New
Year · why the Chinese celebrate the Chinese New
Year · any interesting facts you’ve learned in
your research · a copy of any activities you completed
(optional)
a) the
Library b) http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/festival_c/spring_e/spring.htm c) http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/#aboutchinesenewyear d) http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/kids-games/ e) http://www.jackiechankids.com/files/Chinese_New_Year_Main.htm f) http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/chinesenewyear/ Parent/Guardian
signature:______________________________ |
30 points for creating the power point or poster board 10 points for including the 12 years (animals) 10 points for including the year we are in now 10 points for including at least 3 traditions of the
Chinese New Year 10 points for how the Chinese celebrate the new year 10 points for why the Chinese celebrate the new year 10 points for interesting facts or activities from the
Chinese New Year 5 points for including a reference page 5 points for following directions and neatness |
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Math |
Create a math game, project, or story (choose one) to help your
classmates understand: adding and subtracting fractions OR comparing
fractions Your game or project must include: 1.
an example, game pieces, game board, or any
supplies needed to complete the activity 2. direction
on how to play the game or complete the activity 3. fractions
must be the focus 4. Why or how
do you think this game or project will help your classmates understand
fractions? Your story must include: 1.
A typed or neatly written story with fractions
as the focus 2. at least one
drawing to represent your story 3. Why or how
do you think this story will help your classmates understand fractions? If you would like to create a game, but are having a hard time
thinking of an idea, please come to me for ideas. |
50 points for creating a story, game, or project that
focuses on fractions 25 points for directions on how to complete the
activity OR the drawing to represent your story 25 points for a write up on how you think your activity
will help your classmates understand fractions |
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Math |
Take 5 pictures of fractions around the school or at
home 1.
use the digital camera at school (after a
quick lesson on how to use it) to take pictures of things that can be
considered fractions 2. name each picture
you take the fraction that it is (ex: 2/3 blue swings) OR if you have a digital camera at home: 1.
use your digital camera at home (with parent
permission) to take pictures of things that can be considered fractions 2.
name each picture you take the fraction that
it is (ex: 3/8 pizza remains) |
50 points for taking 5 pictures of fractions (10 points
each) 50 points for naming each picture the fraction it
represents (10 points each) |
