Problem

            You are near the end of three years in middle school.  Doubtless, during this time you have wondered “Why can’t something be changed?, Why does it have to be this way?, Why is this rule so stupid?”  You are now being asked to select a school related issue you feel strongly about, but one that you still have questions about.  You need to collect more information in order to make an informed presentation on this topic.  The critical questions you need to ask and answer are:

1.      What is your issue?

2.      What is your thesis on this issue?

3.      How does this issue affect others?

4.      What can be done about this issue?

Your presentation should not be a report.  These questions should help you focus your research and your presentation. 

Components of Evaluation

1.      Daily task commitment – everyday of this project you will be evaluated on:

a.       Productive use of time

b.      Choices and responsibility

2.      Self Evaluation – you will be asked to evaluate yourself using the oral presentation scoring guide

a.       After your practice presentation

b.      After you final presentation

3.      Research

a.       Information Bibliography

b.      Graphics Bibliography

4.      Technology

a.       Must be utilized to conduct your research

b.      Must be used to prepare, develop, or enhance your final presentation

5.      Give an oral presentation using the district rubric

Points for this project:

            1.  Task commitment                -   50    (points given daily)

            2.  Self evaluation                     -   10   

            3.  Bibliographies                      -   50    (25 per bib.)

            4.  Technology                          - (graded with speech rubric)

            5.  Oral Presentation                 -  100   (20 points per criteria)

                                    TOTAL              210