World Geography Portfolio Instructions/Directions

OBJECTIVE 1:

Objective: IDENTIFY physical characteristics of a region and CREATE a map.Materials: type paper, pencils, internet, textbook, atlas, student/teacher resourcesFormat: Student created mapDirections: Formulate a hand drawn map of a region and identify a minimum 10 physical characteristics. Create a title and an effective map key.

Remember to cite sources and record objective mastered.

OBJECTIVE 2:

Objective: IDENTIFY political boundaries of a region and CREATE a map.Materials: type paper, pencils, internet, textbook, atlas, student/teacher resourcesFormat: Student created mapDirections: Formulate a hand drawn map of a region and identify the political boundaries. Create a title and an effective map key.

Remember to cite sources and record objective mastered.

OBJECTIVE 3:

Objective: EXAMINE the culture of a region and CONSTRUCT a culture map.Materials: type paper, pencils, internet, textbook, atlas, student/teacher resourcesFormat: Student created mapDirections: Create a visual portrayal of the culture and geography of a country. Follow the step by step directions below.1. Use the ABC’s of culture handout and research region currently in study.2. Use standard size type paper and outline the perimeter of the region.3. Use various colors and personal creativity to enhance the map.4. Map should contain only labeled countries or points of interest. (no sentences)5. Use graphics, photos, and symbols to create a visual portrayal of the region’s culture and geography.6. Map should include a minimum of 10 cultural identifications.7. Title your map and create a “note card” map key. (see teacher example)Remember to cite sources and record objective mastered.

Grading Checklist:

Title: ____10 Characteristics:___Format:_____Map key: _____Neatness:_____Accuracy:_____

POINTS: __________

Grading Checklist:

Title: ____Boundaries:_____Format:_____Map key: _____Neatness:_____Accuracy:_____

POINTS: __________

Grading Checklist:

Title: ____Format:_____Map key: _____10 Characteristics:___Graphics/photos:____Neatness:_____Accuracy:_____

POINTS: __________

OBJECTIVE 4:

Objective: COMPARE/CONTRAST life in a foreign country to life in the United States.Materials: type paper, pencils, internet, textbook, atlas, student/teacher resourcesFormat: Double bubble map or Venn diagramDirections: Research the various aspects of geography in the United States and that of another country. Artwork and photos may be used to enhance the activity. Title the chart.Identify a minimum of 10 comparisons/differences in the two countries.

Remember to cite sources used and record objective mastered.

OBJECTIVE 5:

Objective: ANALYZE and SUPPORT reasons for tourism of a country.Materials: type paper, pencils, internet, textbook, atlas, student/teacher resourcesFormat: Matrix or Student choiceDirections: Conduct research on a country. Create a matrix or other appropriate chart depicting points of interests in the country. Chart should include WHAT the points of interests are and WHY those areas of the countryhave developed into tourists attractions. Include a minimum of 5. Title the chart.

Remember to cite sources used and record objective mastered.

OBJECTIVE 6:

Objective: EXPLAIN three current problems of a region and DETERMINE possible solutions.Materials: type paper, pencils, internet, textbook, atlas, student/teacher resourcesFormat: Student choiceDirections: Conduct research on current problems of a region.

1. Identify a minimum of 3 problems; why the problems exists; how long the problems have existed; and what are the possible solutions for those problems and current issues. 2. Create an appropriate chart and record necessary information.3. Title the chart.

Remember to cite sources used and record objective mastered.

Grading Checklist:

Title: ____Format:_____10 Comparisons:____Neatness:_____Accuracy:_____

POINTS: __________

Grading Checklist:

Title: _____Format:_____5 Points of Interests (What):______5 Points of Interests (Why):______Neatness:_____Accuracy:_____

POINTS: __________

Grading Checklist:

Title: ______Format:_____3 Problems (What/Why):______3 Solutions: _______Neatness:_____Accuracy:_____

POINTS: __________

OBJECTIVE 7:

Objective: WRITE a one page essay PREDICTING what country you will le live in as an adult. SUPPORT reasons.

Materials: type paper, pencils, internet, textbook, students/teacher resourcesFormat: One page-single spaced or two page-double spaced essay May be typed or handwritten.Directions: Analyze various characteristics of studied regions. Brainstorm what factors you feel will be important to you as an adult, and choose 3 factors. Write an essay that describes what country and region you will live in and WHY. Essay must be minimum of 5 paragraphs and include an introduction, body, and conclusion. Title the essay.

Remember to cite sources used and record objective mastered.

OBJECTIVE 8:

Objective: JUSTIFY the connections of a region to the United States. Materials : type paper, pencils, internet, textbook, students/teacher resourcesFormat: Student choiceDirections: Create a chart illustrating the following: Why does this region matter to the United States? What part of this region’s history or culture is relative to the United States? (wars, economy, trade, immigration, etc…) Choose of minimum of 3 reasons. You may also choose to focus on one country in the region. Title your chart.

Remember to cite sources used and record objective mastered.

OBJECTIVE 9:

Objective: SUMMARIZE a current event about a region and include article as evidence.Materials: type paper, pencils, internet, magazines, newspapers, or digital mediaFormat: Summary (Length is determined by article.)Directions: Identify a current event on a region. Write asummary of the article, and include article as evidence. Summary should include who wrote the article, where is the geographical location of the topic, what the article is about, when the article was written or when the event took place, and why the article was written. Title the summary.Remember to cite sources used and record objective mastered.

Grading Checklist:

Title: ______Introduction: _______Body: _______Conclusion: _______Supported Reasons:______Spelling:______Grammar: _______Accuracy: _______Neatness: _______

POINTS: __________

Grading Checklist:

Title: ______Format: _______3 Reasons: _______Justification of Reasons:______Accuracy: _______Neatness: _______

POINTS: __________

Grading Checklist:

Title: ______5 W’s: _______Spelling:______Grammar: _______Accuracy: _______Neatness: _______

POINTS: __________

OBJECTIVE 11:

Objective: DESIGN a cover page for portfolio.Materials: Student resources and standard size type paperFormat: student choiceDirections: Create a cover page for portfolio that includes title, name, date, teacher, and graphic.Cover page may be typed or handwritten. Cover page should be inside of pronged folder NOT on the outside.

OBJECTIVE 10:

Objective: DESCRIBE a previous travel experience using the 5 themes of geography. Materials: type paper, pencils, internet, textbook, atlas, students/teacher resourcesFormat: Bubble map or concept mapDirections: Formulate a 5 point bubble map or concept map. Label the center the location of your travel experience. See example below. Choose one personal travel experience. This could be a week long vacation or a one day adventure. Use the 5 themes of geography to describe your place of travel. You may use sentences or bullets. Give at least 3 examples of each theme. Title your map.

Remember to cite sources used and record objective mastered.

Place

HumanEnvironmentInteraction

Region

LocationMovement

MontanaJuly 2013

Grading Checklist:

Title: ______Format: _______3 -Place:______3 -Region: _______3 -Location: _______3 -Movement: ______ Human Environment3- Interaction: ______Accuracy: _______Neatness: _______

POINTS: __________

Grading Checklist:

Title: ______Name: _______Date::______Teacher: _______Graphic: _______Neatness: _______

POINTS: _________

OBJECTIVE 12:

Objective: PREPARE, choose, and arrange artwork/photos/images/graphics throughout portfolio and IDENTIFY the significance of each picture/graphic/Materials: Students resourcesFormat: student choiceDirections: Throughout the product portfolio process, students should work collect or create various artworks to be place in portfolio. The artwork helps make the product portfolio unique to the student. Artwork may include computer generated photos or images, hand drawn artwork, paintings, word clouds, or calligraphy. Students must have a minimum of four different sheets of artwork. A title, caption or explanation of each piece of artwork must be included. See examples below.

Computer Generated Photo: Calligraphy: Word Cloud: Gettysburg Address

1862 Painting of Abraham Lincoln

Grading Checklist:

Artwork 1: ______Artwork 2: ______Artwork 3: ______Artwork 4: ______Identification: _______

POINTS: __________

Artwork 1: ______

OBJECTIVE 13:

Objective: CREATE an effective table of contents.Materials: Student portfolio activities and standard size type paperFormat: Table of Contents/ListingDirections: Students should put all product portfolio activities in order according to World Geography rubric. Students should place personal artwork in appropriate place throughout the portfolio. Artwork must be identified on table of contents, not just labeled “artwork.” Once all work is in correct order, students should create a table of contents. EVERY PAGE OF PORTFOLIO SHOULD BE NOTED ON THE TABLE OF CONTENTS EXCEPT FOR COVER PAGE. Title the page.

OBJECTIVE 14:

Objective: CONSTRUCT a neat, organized, and well developed product portfolio.Materials: Student portfolio activitiesFormat: Follow World Geography rubric and guidelines.Directions: Students should make sure all materials are completed following the World Geography portfolio guidelines. All papers must be neat and orderly. Points will be deducted for torn, scribbled, messy, or ruffled papers. All activities must have writing ONLY ON THE FRONT. All activities must be completed on typing paper. Anything on notebook paper will not be graded. Any activities not previously done must be completed to get credit for activity #14. All activities must be inserted into sheet protectors.

OBJECTIVE 15:

Objective: CITE all sources used and RECORD objectives mastered for each activity.Materials: Student portfolio activities and sources used throughout project and example handout.Format: World Geography rubric and guidelinesDirections: At the bottom of each activity, record the objective (s) mastered AND the source (s) used for each activity. Writing must be very neat and readable. See attached handout for proper procedures for citing sources. Students may choose to include a source page at the END of the portfolio instead of listing the source (s) at bottom of each page. If you choose this method, you must list which activities coincide with which sources. Source page must be included in Table of Contents.

Grading Checklist:

Title: ____Format:_____Neatness:_____Accuracy:_____Order: _______

POINTS: __________

Grading Checklist:

Neatness:______Order: _______Completion of all activities: ________

POINTS: __________

Grading Checklist: Objective Sources_______Act 1 ______________Act 2 ______________Act 3 ______________Act 4 ______________Act 5 ______________Act 6 ______________Act 7 ______________Act 8 ______________Act 9 _____________Act 10 _______

POINTS: ________

Citing your sources in 8 th grade World Geography

AtlasAuthor or Publishing Company. Title, Place of publication: Date.

MLA -Text book with Chapter:Boehm, Richard G. "Chapter 3." Glencoe World Geography and Cultures. Columbus: McGraw-Hill/Glencoe, 2012. pp. 55-56.

MLA –Non-Fiction Book (one author):McPherson, James M. Hallowed Ground: A Walk at Gettysburg. New York: Crown Journeys, 2003.

MLA –Non-Fiction Book (two authors):McPherson, James M., and Moore, Melinda. Hallowed Ground: A Walk at Gettysburg. New York: Crown Journeys, 2003.

Website:http://www.civilwartrust.orghttp://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/nat-geo-wild

Magazine:Davis, Megan. "Our World at Best." National Geographic Dec. 2012: pp. 12-13.

Newspaper Article:Madison, Anthony. "Tracking Sharks in the Gulf." The Hattiesburg American 25 June 2014.

Citing Sources –Useful Websites:http://www.easybib.com/http://www.citationmachine.net/ https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/

My teacher website has a list of reliable websites if you need suggestions. Do NOT use Wiki sites, ask.com, about.com, movies, blogs, historical novels, or personal websites.