This project will be done in groups of NO MORE than 3. You may work on your own if you wish.
1) Choose one of the Global Issues topics for your project. Make sure that it is an issue you care/ feel strongly about. Scan these sites before deciding.
Population HIV Global Warming Poverty
Human Rights Child Labour Water Supply
(Other? – Food, Women's Rights , Refugees , Health - Discuss with Mr Chan)
If you don't think you feel strongly about any of these, try this out.
1) Research and write a report on your topic. You should be able to explain:
a. The background and definition of the issue or problem
b. The different points of view on the issue
c. A case study of the effects of the issue on a country
d. The Solutions to the problem – what is being done or what should be done (read this terrific booklet)
e. Include a COMPLETE, formal bibliography for your research.
2) Based on your research, develop a message that you would like to send to the public. Create a proposal of how you will deliver your message to the public.
Examples: YouTube video; ad or article in a magazine/ newspaper; commercial on TV, documentary, awareness demonstration/campaign, theatrical stunt, banner drop
3) Once approved, complete your project.
Proposal:
Message you would like to send to the public:
Method of Delivery/ What will your project look like and how will the message be delivered?:
Materials/ Resources needed:
Estimated Timeline:
Rubric:
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Not Yet Meeting |
Minimally Meets |
Meets |
Exceeds | |
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Report |
General overview of the issue but lacks detail and an explanation No Bibliography |
Missing key points regarding the issue or issues lack a full explanation Bibliography but incomplete |
All important points and issues are explained fully Complete Bibliography |
Excellent detail and research demonstrated and completely explains the issue Complete Bibliography |
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Proposal |
Well thought-out, practical, effective, detailed | |||
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Product |
Incomplete product |
Lacks effort and affects credibility and effect of the product |
Accurately informs the audience of the issue, appropriate time and effort put in to make a quality project. |
Effort put into make a captivating product that informs the audience of the issue is clearly demonstrated |
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Overall Project |
Incomplete No effort |
Generally informs, simplistic, does not attract attention Minimal effort |
Informs, raises questions, interesting, Good overall effort. |
Informs , persuades, captivates, affects audiences opinions in a lasting and positive way, thought provoking. |
