I.W.A. (Independent Work Activity)

Congratulations to the first student to complete their IWA. A fine job! I have had some questions about what was expected for these activities. The first project was a good example of what I expected. The student did a model of a volcano, and a poster with information about volcanoes. He demonstrated the model, and presented his information. He then answered questions on the topic of volcanoes. I encourage originality and creativity, but if you are unsure of what your child should be doing, have them discuss the projects already completed. I also encourage students to come and discuss their ideas and topics with me. I will guide them in appropriate directions.

As projects are done, I will post the topics here so that new and original ideas can be used. I have also put the marking rubrics here so you can see what is expected.

Topics Presented in Term One

Volcanoes Famous Composers Martin Luther King Medieval Breaking & Entering Mexico The Earth's Core
The Great Wall Of China Unusual Sharks Vince Carter Hurricanes Labrador Paleontologists
The Solar System Knights Dolphins Pyramids Chess Animal Tracks
Unusual Sharks Tornadoes Pin-Hole Cameras Hockey Arabian Horses Dolphins
Cats Earthquakes        

 

Topics Presented in Term Two

All About Bryce Polar Bears Castles

Bones

 Tack (For Horses) The Moon and it's Phases
The Saxophone Bearded Seals Money Tim Horton Ancient Egypt Scorpions
Rock Music & Guitars Beavers Birthplace of Hockey The 50's Bats Theme Parks
The Titanic The Marco Polo Shipwreck The Hudson (Coast Guard) Swimming HALO (Book & Game series) Area 51
Water Cycles & Water Tables          

 

 

IWA Evaluation Rubric

Topic

Level 1 (5 points)

Level 2 (4 points)

Level 3 (2 points)

Level 4 (0 points)

 

 

 

 

 

Oral Presentation

Spoke clearly and confidently using notes only as a guide

Gave oral presentation, but did not seem confident and practiced. Relied heavily on notes

Read directly from a written presentation

Did not do an oral part of their presentation

Neatness

Neat well, organized, and showing a high level of work

Project is complete and well organized but showing room for improvement

Project is complete, but shows mistakes and corrections

Messy and hurried

Knowledge of topic

Ability to answer most question about the project and the topic in general

Good knowledge of the project, but could not answer some question on the topic.

Good knowledge of the project, but little or no knowledge of the topic itself.

Little knowledge of how the project was done, and very little knowledge of the topic.

Time frame

One of the first 5 students to pass project in.

Passed in on time

Late (After Christmas for first project, and after June 1 for second)

Did not pass project in.

 

 

 

 

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