EXPLORER TIMELINE PROJECT
Project sent home:
Due:
______
(Student’s name)
Select one of the three explorers (listed below) discussed in class on which to create your timeline on. After you have chosen your explorer, write his name on the line below.
______(Explorer’s Name)
Your project will consist of five parts:
· A timeline that consists of at least six (6) events, with dates listed
· An illustration of the flag of the country the explorer represented
· A map showing the route(s) the explorer took
· A picture of the explorer (illustrated or a printed photo)
· A bibliography (to include citations from at least two sources)
EXPLORERS TO CHOSE FROM:
Hernand Cortes, Ponce de Leon, Jacques Cartier , Pedro Menendez de Aviles, Henry Hudson, John Cabot, Christopher Colombus
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me at
TIMELINE GUIDELINES/REMINDERS
· The project can be completed on a large sheet of construction paper (12 X 18), a poster board or a presentation board.
· Everything must be done very neatly.
· The timeline must include at least 6 events such as (but not limited to): dates of birth, death, name of ship the explorer traveled on when they began their expeditions to the New World and their accomplishments on their expedition.
· The timeline must be large enough to be readable at a distance. You can trace the events in pen or black marker NEATLY. You can also get creative and use various letters or real world print (from magazines, or newspapers).
· The picture of the explorer can be illustrated or a photo from online. Either must be in color.
· The flag may be illustrated (hand drawn) and colored using crayons or colored pencils or printed in color. A template (blank map) of the world will be provided. On the map, shade in the background-don’t leave any part of the page white (unless it’s suppose to be white).
· On the route map, the continent and oceans should be labeled with a black or red marker or pen.
· You must use at least two sources to find information for your report.
· Don’t forget to include the explorer’s ENTIRE name as your title for the project.
Your CHECKLIST:
_____ It’s on a poster board, large sheet on construction paper, or presentation board.
____ The timeline includes at least 6 events in my explorer’s life and it is neat, readable and large enough to be read when displayed in the hallway.
____ I have a picture of my explorer and it’s colored.
____ My map shows the route my explorer took and the map is colored correctly.
____ My explorers name is the title of my project.
____ I drew and colored or printed the flag that my explorer represents.
____ I have included at least two sources I found my information from on the back of
____ my project (may be a separate piece of paper glued to the board), and I have cited my sources properly.
____ My name is on the back of my project.
____ I was VERY CREATIVE!!!
____ I have turned in my parent signature page!
MY Project is DUE:
category / Beginning / Developing / Accomplished / Exemplary / TOTALTITLE: / Student didn’t write out the explorers entire name.
0-2 pts / Student displayed the explorer’s name neatly
3-4pts / Student displayed the explorer’s entire name, neatly and it’s readable
5- 6 pts / Student displayed the explorers entire name, neatly, creatively, and it is readable
7-8 pts
Flag and Picture of Explorer / The picture of the explorer and the flag represented the explorer’s country is not present.
0– 5 pts / The picture of the explorer and the flag represented the explorer’s country is present. (one or both)
6- 10 pts / The picture of the explorer and the flag represented the explorer’s country is illustrated and is colored.
11-12 pts / The picture of the explorer and the flag represented the explorer’s country is illustrated and is colored neatly.
13-16 pts
Map / The map shows the route of the explorer’s expedition from their country to North America.
0-5 pts / The map shows the route of the explorer’s expedition from their country to North America. The route is present.
6-10 pts / The map shows the route of the explorer’s expedition from their country to North America. The map is colored, and the route is high- lighted in black marker or pen.
11-12 pts / The map shows the route of the explorer’s expedition from their country North America. The map is NEATLY colored, including the back- ground and the route is highlighted in black or red marker or pen.
13-16 pts
TIMELINE / The timeline is present. It is neat, the dates are pre- sent and in order. It includes accurate
information and has at least 2-3 events .
0-15 points / The timeline is neat, is vertical, horizontal or diagonal. The dates are present. It includes accurate information and has at least events.
15-24 points / The timeline is neat, is vertical, horizontal or diagonal. The dates are present and in order.
It includes accurate information and has at least 5-6 events .
25-30 points / The timeline is neat, is vertical, horizontal or diagonal. It is neat, the dates are present and in order. It includes accurate information and has at least six events .
30-36 points
Neatness / Overall project has your name on the back of your project.
0-3 pts / Overall project is HAND- WRITTEN by you, and your name is written on the back of your project.
4-6 pts / Overall project is neat, read- able, HANDWRITTEN by you, and your name is written on the back of your project.
7– 9 pts / Overall project is neat, orderly, creative, readable and HANDWRIT- TEN by you, and your name is writ- ten on the back of your project.
10- 12 pts
Bibliography / Didn’t include any sources.
0-2 pts / Includes at least 1 source you found information on your explorer from.
3-4 pts / Includes at least 2 sources you found information on your explorer from. Must include title of book, or website, or your notebook information.
5-6 pts / Includes at least 2 sources you found information on your explorer from. Must include title of book, or website, date viewed or your note- book information. (title of book, page number and date information recorded)
7-8 pts
Parent signature included / Parent signature sheet never turned in
0 pts / Parent signature sheet included but turned in the day of project
2 pts / Parent signature sheet included but turned in late
3 pts / Parent signature sheet included and turned in by the next day after project was given
( each day late –10 points)
FINAL GRADE
Please cut here and return to Mrs. Okada no later than ______
Student Name:
I have read and understand that my child has a project on ______
(name of explorer)
for Social Studies class that went home on ______and must be completed mostly at home (some research done in school).
I am signing below acknowledging my knowledge and understanding of the project, and that it’s due date is ______.
Parent Signature:
Student must sign here :