Part 1 :Discussion: Create Your Own Civilization Draft
For this assignment you will synthesize key elements of civilization by creating your own civilization.
Your task is to:
1. Fill out the presentation outline provided below to answer questions about your civilization.
2. Review a peer’s presentation outline to provide feedback and ideas for improvement.
Note: This is a link that will allow you to copy the Google Document. Click 'Make a copy' and the outline will be copied into your Google Docs.
Instructions:
A. Review Lesson 2.5 – Create Your Own Civilization. This shows you the process of how to create your own civilization. Remember, this is a made-up place and YOU get to pick how your civilization functions and looks. This chart will be used as a rough draft for a presentation you will be creating later, in Activity 2.5.2 – Final Presentation with Video.
B. Fill out the outline provided here if you have not done so already:
You can also choose to create your own outline but make sure that you include all of the elements of civilization listed in the example.
C. Once you finish the outline, turn it in as a discussion post so that other classmates can see your awesomeness and suggest any improvements.
D. You must comment on a minimum of ONE other student's civilization. With your comment, you are expected to provide feedback in a positive and respectful manner. For example:
What I like the most about your civilization is…
I really liked the flag you created for your ‘Fun Factor’ but I think you could add…
Click the 'New Thread' button to start your post. You will not see other posts until after you have uploaded your assignment.
Grading
Please review the rubric below so you know the expectations and grading criteria for this assignment.
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Category |
Does Not Meet Yet (0-59) |
Emerging Expectations (60-75) |
Meets Expectations (76-89) |
Exceeds Expectations (90-100) |
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Required Elements Met: Climate/Land and Resources, Cities, Government Job Specialization, Social Classes Religion, Art, Writing, Public Works Fun Factor (80%) |
Missing many of the required elements, limited effort made. |
All or most elements present, but lacking detail. |
Required information is present; thought has gone into civilization. |
All required information is present. Information is detailed and engaging; obvious thought has gone into civilization. |
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1 Comment (20%) |
A comment was not provided or only a few words were written. |
1 comment was given in a full sentence. |
1 comment was given that was specific. |
1 specific comment was given. The response was engaging and challenged the writer in an academic format |
Part 2 :FINAL Presentation with Audio: Create Your Own Civilization
Your task is to:
1. Create a presentation that explains the key elements of your civilization
2. Record audio of yourself presenting and narrating your civilization.
Instructions:
A. Create a presentation of your civilization using the information from the outline you created in Activity 2.5.1. – Civilization Builder Draft Discussion. Your presentation must have a minimum of 11 slides, 7 images and follow this format:
B. Record audio of yourself presenting your information. You are not being graded on the quality of your audio but keep in mind that if you turn in the presentation without audio you will lose points.
There are two ways you can record audio and turn in your assignment.
1)You can either record directly into the presentation, or
2) you can submit two separate files. One file would be a presentation and the second file would be your audio.
Below are resources for how to record audio:
· PowerPoint:
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· Audio Software:, ,
· Other: use an audio recorder on your phone or on your computer.
Grading
Please review the rubric below so you know the expectations and grading criteria for this assignment.
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Category |
Does Not Meet Yet (0-59) |
Emerging Expectations (60-75) |
Meets Expectations (76-89) |
Exceeds Expectations (90-100) |
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Images (25%) |
4 or less images included |
5 images included |
6 images included |
7 images or more are included |
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Content (50%) Required: Climate, Land and Resources Cities, Government, Job Specialization Social Classes Religion, Art, Writing, Public Works, Fun factor |
Content is minimal. Format is not followed. 6 or less slides provided. |
Most topics are covered. At least 7 slides are provided. The format may not be followed. |
All topics are covered. There are at least 8 slides. The format is mostly followed. |
Covers topics in-depth with details and examples. Required elements are all present. 10 or more slides provided and format is followed. |
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Audio (10%) |
Audio or video is not included or is minimal. |
Student has made an effort to deliver their presentation but it has been minimally rehearsed and they struggle to hold the audience attention. |
Student has made an effort to deliver a rehearsed and fairly smooth presentation. Holds the audience attention most of the time. |
Well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention. |
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Conventions (15%) |
Many spelling and grammatical errors make reading the essay a challenge |
5-6 conventional errors distract the reader. |
3-4 conventional errors distract the reader. |
There are 2 or less conventional errors that distract the reader from content. |