Social Studies Longhouse/Wigwam Project for 4thGrade Students
Due Date: Monday, December 16, 2014
Make a model of a Native American longhouse or wigwam. You may also choose to do a diorama .You may use your social studies book, or other research to accurately show how Native American’s lived. You should take time to research longhouses and wigwams, outside of the information you find in class. If you choose to do a diorama, you should show how people lived and worked in the longhouse. Try to include all members of the families in your models. If you choose to build a longhouse or wigwam, you do not have to include inside details. You will present this creation on the due date, but do not need to prepare a formal speech along with it.
The following is a rubric, which describes how you will be graded. This project will count as a project grade for the second grading period.
Category / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Display / The display is not organized and the items are not securely attached to the display. / The display is somewhat organized. The items are not securely attached to the display. / The display is attractive and well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached to the display. / The display is attractive, creative, and well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached to the display.
Number of Items / The display has less than 3 items OR the items are all the same OR are in poor condition. / The display has at least 3 different, but related, items. At least 2 of these items are in good condition. / The display has 4 different, but related items. At least 3 of these items are in good condition. / The display has 5 or more different, but related, items in good condition.
Labels / Major items are not labeled or the items do not relate to the tribe. / Some major items have labels, but some may not relate to the tribe. / The diorama has a title or the student name is shown. Some major items has labels describing the item and it clearly relates to the tribe. / The diorama has a title and the student name is shown. Each major item has a small, neat label describing the item and it clearly relates to the tribe.
Knowledge Gained / Had trouble answering questions about the topic without using the labels in the display. / Was able to accurately answer at least 3 questions about the topic accurately, without reading the labels. / Was able to accurately answer at least 4 questions about the topic accurately, without reading the labels. / Was able to accurately answer at least 5 questions about the topic without reading the labels.