1. Economy Project

2. There are two parts to the project
Part 1: You will find research using the guided questions on the back of your project sheet
Part 2: You will create a project (prezi or PowerPoint)
Your project should be between 5-10 minutes.

3. After you are assigned your time period…
Research and answer the following questions…
Who was the United States trading with during this time period?
What were the main imports and exports for the United States during this time?
Describe the economic growth of the United States during this time period.
Look at question chart and talk about the different types of resources.

4. Resources you can use…
Internet- you can use a web browser such as Google and Yahoo to research your time period.
Encyclopedia
Magazines
Books (non-fiction)

5. Prezi This is a high powered power point. http://prezi.com
You can open a saved one or go through the videos

6. The Rubric Have the students look at their copy. Content Objectives:4 3 2 1
Content Objectives:
5.E.1.1 Summarize the role of international trade between the United States and other countries through Reconstruction.
5.E.1.2 Explain the impact of production, specialization, technology and division of labor on the economic growth of the United States.
Student is able to summarize and explain the impact and connection of an economy on trade and growth during a specified time period to the class, and shows an advanced understanding of the content throughout the entire presentation.
Student is able to summarize and explain the impact of an economy on trade and growth during a specified time period to the class, and shows an understanding of the content throughout the entire presentation.
Student, with assistance, is able to summarize and explain the impact of an economy on trade and growth during a specified time period to the class, and shows a basic understanding of the content throughout the entire presentation.
Student lacks understanding of the topic and is unable to adequately present the information to the class.
Reading Research
Objective:
RI.5.9. Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Student is able to integrate multiple sources skillfully and is able to clearly communicate information about his/her topic, showing an advanced understanding of the material.
Student is able to read and understand multiple sources on the topic in order to answer research questions accurately. Student is able to appropriately cite where the information was located.
Student is able to read and understand information with assistance. Student is able to answer some of the research questions accurately.
Student is unable to understand information about the topic. Student Is not able to answer the research questions accurately, even with teacher assistance.
W.5.7
Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
The writer synthesizes and conveys new ideas and information about a subject/topic. Sometimes incorporating essays, explanations, stories, procedural passages or how-to sections in the writing.
The writer is able to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic using several sources including little essays, stories, or how-to sections in the writing.
The writer, with assistance, is able to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic using several sources including little essays, stories, or how-to sections in the writing.
The writer is unable to build knowledge from research on a topic.
W.5.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.
The writer chooses words carefully to explain information and ideas incorporating domain-specific vocabulary with explanation.
The writer includes exact phrases, comparisons, analogies, and/or images to explain information and concepts.
The writer provides a list of sources.
The writer chooses words carefully to explain information and ideas incorporating specific vocabulary with explanation.
The writer, with assistance, chooses words carefully to explain information and ideas incorporating specific vocabulary with explanation.
Student is unable to recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.
Work Habits
Student works collaboratively and independently to complete work. He/she serves as a role model for other students in the class.
Student is able to work independently and asks for help when needed.
Student is off task often and sometimes needs reminders in order to complete the assignment.
Student is off task and needs constant reminders to complete the assignment.
Have the students look at their copy.

7. Rubric Continued Speaking and Listening Objectives
S&L.5.4 Report on a topic or
text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
Completed
Not completed.
S&L.5.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,
sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
S&L.5.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.
Instructional Technology Essential Standards
5.SI.1 Apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes.
5.SI.1.1 Use various types of resources to gather information (including print and online media).
5.SI.2 Use relevant sources of information for an assigned task.
5.SI.3 Use reliable sources of information.
5.IN.1 Analyze appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information.
5.IN.1.1 Differentiate strategies when reading informational text in a variety of formats (e.g., print, online, audio, etc.) to complete assigned tasks.
5.TT.1 Use technology tools and skills to reinforce and extend classroom concepts and activities.
5.TT.1.1 Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.).
5.TT.1.2 Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
5.TT.1.3 Use technology tools to present data and information (e.g., multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
5.RP.1 Apply a research process as part of collaborative research.
5.RP.1.1 Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students.
5.SE.1 Understand issues related to the safe, ethical, and responsible use of information and technology resources
5.SE.1.1 Understand the guidelines for responsible use of technology hardware.
5.SE.1.2 Understand ethical behavior (e.g., copyright, not plagiarizing, netiquette) when using resources.
5.SE.1.3 Understand internet safety precautions (e.g., personal information, passwords, etc.).