6th Grade Research Project
Festival of Countries
6th Grade Research Project 2008
This year, all 6th grade students will be completing a research project. Students will need to find information regarding a country of their choice. This information will be compiled into a project. Students have the choice of completing one the following:
 | Diorama |
| Poster |
| Brochure |
| Power Point Presentation |
Students must present their project to their peers.
Project requirements:
| Fact Cards: Students must find facts from 5 different sources. Students need to get at least one source from the Internet, periodical, and reference. Facts will be placed on index cards with the reference listed. |
| Works Sited Page: Students are to list all sources in alphabetical order on a works sited page. Punctuation must be correct. |
| Map: Students are to complete a map of their country. The map should list the capital city, the borders, and the hemisphere in which it is found. Maps should be colored. |
| Flag: Students will make a flag from the country they choose. Flags must be colored. Paper will be provided for the flags. |
| Project: Students should choose a project listed above. The project should reflect the 5 sources of information they found. |
| Presentation: Students must present their project to the class. During the presentation, students are to give an introduction to their country, and tell the class about the information they found. |
Mrs. Hill, Ms. Williams, and Mrs. Morelock will be taking their students to the library to find sources. Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. McLain will take their classes to the computer lab. Helpful information can be found in Chapter 9 in your language book.
The grade on this project will be counted in Reading and Language Arts classes.
The project is due on May 5
Rubrics
Fact Cards: 10 pts. Student Points: _____
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Each card contains 1 fact in student’s own words. |
The Source is listed on the card. |
The source site includes correct spelling and capitalization. |
At least one card is from each of the following: a periodical, reference book, and internet source. |
Students have 5 completed index cards. |
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2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Works Sited Page: 10 pts. Student Points: ____
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The page is titled. |
The page lists each reference used. |
The page has correct punctuation and spelling. |
The page is neatly written. |
Students place their names on the page. |
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1 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
Map: 10 pts. Student Points: _____
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Students label the title of the map. |
Students list the capital city. |
Students draw the borders & list countries on the border. |
Students list which hemisphere the country is in. |
Students draw and label the map neatly. |
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2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Flag: 5pts. Student Points: ____
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Students put their name on their paper. |
Students title the flag. |
The flag is neatly drawn. |
The flag is colored. |
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1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
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Project: 55 pts. Student Points: _____
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The project is titled properly (country) along with student’s name and date. |
The project lists the information found from their 5 sources. |
The project has illustrations (drawings or pictures) and examples such as charts. |
Student lists the following information regarding their country: Language Religion Government 2Exports/Import Monetary unit
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The project has good punctuation and spelling. |
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10 |
15 |
15 |
25 |
10 |
Presentation: 10 pts. Student Points: ______
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Project is present and completed. |
The student gives information in his/her own words. |
Good eye contact. |
Speaks clearly. |
Shows enthusiasm and interest in the topic. |
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2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Research Project Grade
Points Possible Student Points
Fact Cards: 10 _____
Works Sited: 10 _____
Flag: 5 _____
Map: 10 _____
Presentation- 10 _____
Project: 55 _____