FAMILY TREE PROJECT

Almost everything on the planet has some sort of history, but history is NOT limited to dates or events. You can also use history to study the background of your family. Learning the history of your family is important because it gives you background information about your heritage, culture, descendants, etc. Now that you have created your rough draft, the next step is to create a poster showing the history of your family.

For this project, you will create a final draft of your family tree and give an oral presentation. The visual component must take form of a poster, drawing, diagram, etc. Be creative! Include as much detail as possible. You may have to do more research to make your poster complete.

Your final family tree should include:

•  Siblings, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents

•  You do NOT need to stop here; these are the basic members of your family! If you want to go more in-depth, you may include cousins, aunts/uncles, great great grandparents, etc.

•  Any death or birthdates you can find

•  Creativity

•  Color

•  Organization & Neatness

•  Be as detailed as you possibly can! I realize people may have difficulty finding a lot of information, but do your best! Take on the role of a genealogist!

For the oral presentation you should be able to explain:

·  The basic components of your family tree

·  Where your ancestors originated

·  2 important/interesting members of your family

·  Any other fascinating facts or stories

Your family tree poster will be presented on MONDAY JANUARY 9TH!!! Be prepared! Everyone will present something on Monday………. No matter what!

* Remember: Everyone’s family is different. You should create this project in a way that is unique to your family! You are given quite a bit of creative freedom, but I still expect it to be detailed, accurate, and complete.

* Friday January 6th will be an IN-CLASS WORK DAY. You will be given the entire period to create your poster. I will provide you with the basics: glue, scissors, construction paper, markers, crayons, etc. If you need something extra, make sure to bring it to class on Friday. You will also need to have a poster purchased by then. What you do not finish in class on Friday will be your homework for the weekend. Presentations start Monday.

This project is worth 50 points and will be graded using the following rubric:

Family Tree Project Rubric

Poster & Oral Presentation

CATEGORY / 10 / 8 / 6 / 4 - 1
Required Elements / The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information. / All required elements are included on the poster. / All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster. / Several required elements were missing.
Organization / The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. It is easy to understand and follow. / The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. It is easy to understand and follow. / The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. May be unorganized and hard to follow. / The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Creativity / Several of the graphics used on the poster reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display. / One or two of the graphics used on the poster reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display. / The graphics are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of others. / No graphics made by the student are included
Presentation Content / Shows a full understanding of the topic. Addresses two members of the family and extra stories or facts. / Shows a good understanding of the topic. Addresses two members of the family and their stories. / Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. Speaks about a member of the family. / Does not seem to understand the topic very well. Does not know information about family or failed to do research.
Oral Presentation / Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. Speaks clearly, loudly, and annunciates all words. / Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. Speaks clearly and loudly. / Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact. Voice may be quiet. / Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation. Speaks quietly and mumbles

Additional Notes:

TOTAL: ______/ 50