| Atlantic Canada Material Culture Assignment
A Written Report & A “Did You Know” Poster
(outcomes: 2.1, 2.3)
Purpose: Investigate how the following examples of material culture reflect the physical
landscape and climate of Atlantic Canada and how the physical environment shapes
material culture.
Topic: Choose ONE: covered bridges, widow’s walks, lighthouses, dykes, causeways,
breakwaters
Length: Your report must be ½ to 1 page (typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font).
Your poster must be on standard size (8.5”x11”) paper.
Written Report Requirements: Include a title, the history, the purpose of the
item, references as well as an explanation of how this item
reflects the landscape and climate of Atlantic Canada.
“Did You Know” Poster Requirements: Include the words “Did You Know,” a picture, and one
interesting fact that reflects Atlantic Canadian material
culture.
What to Hand In: Your research notes, your good copy which includes your references, a
“Did You Know” poster, and this page.
Remember that all your writing must be in your own words.
Instructions
Choose a topic from the list above
Design a research template (a page that you will write your notes on as you research – you will be handing this in).
Research: remember to take notes in your own words and to always write down where your information comes from (references). These notes will be handed in.
Make a rough copy of your report and your poster.
Edit and Revise.
Make your good copy of your report and your poster. Be sure to include your references at the bottom or on the back.
Hand in your research notes, your report, your poster, and this sheet.
See the back of this sheet for your evaluation criteria!!
Rubrics
Did You Know Poster
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0
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1
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2
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3
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4
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<50%
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50-59%
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60-69%
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70-79%
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80-100%
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Relevance
Your poster should demonstrate some aspect of Atlantic Canadian material culture.
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Your poster does not demonstrate some aspect of Atlantic Canadian material culture.
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The poster is not relevant to Atlantic Canadian material culture
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The poster is somewhat relevant to Atlantic Canadian material culture
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The poster is relevant to Atlantic Canadian material culture
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The poster is entirely relevant to Atlantic Canadian material culture
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Poster Qualities
Your poster should be ready to display.
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You have not created a poster.
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Is not easy to read, is not clear and clean, illustrations are not appropriate, colours are not appropriate
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Is somewhat easy to read, clear and clean, illustrations are sometimes appropriate, colours are sometimes appropriate
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Is easy to read, clear and clean, illustrations are mostly appropriate, colours are mostly appropriate
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Is easy to read, clear and clean, illustrations are appropriate, colours are appropriate
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Matters of Correctness
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There is no writing on the poster.
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There are five or more mistakes
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There are three or four mistakes
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There are one or two mistakes
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There are no mistakes
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Written Report
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0
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1
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2
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3
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4
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<50%
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50-59%
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60-69%
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70-79%
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80-100%
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2.1.2/3/5 – Identify how Atlantic Canadians have adapted to their physical environment.
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You have not attempted an explanation of how the landscape and climate of Atlantic Canada is reflected by your topic.
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You have begun to explain how the landscape and climate of Atlantic Canada is reflected by your topic.
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You have explained how the landscape and climate of Atlantic Canada is reflected by your topic, but your arguments are not well-developed and/or clearly explained.
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You have clearly explained how the landscape and climate of Atlantic Canada is reflected by your topic.
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You have thoroughly and clearly explained how the landscape and climate of Atlantic Canada is reflected by your topic.
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2.3.1 – Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of the physical environment on shaping culture.
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You have not written about how the physical environment shapes material culture.
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You have not yet demonstrated an understanding that the physical environment shapes the development of material culture.
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You demonstrate an incomplete understanding that the physical environment shapes the development of material culture.
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You demonstrate an understanding that the physical environment shapes the development of material culture.
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You demonstrate a clear understanding that the physical environment shapes the development of material culture.
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4.2 – Examine and describe the historical application of technology in the Atlantic region.
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You have not attempted to describe the history and purpose of your topic.
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You have begun to describe the history and/or purpose of your topic.
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You have described the history and/or purpose of your topic, but your description is incomplete.
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You have fully described the history and purpose of your topic.
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You have fully described the history and purpose of your topic, your descriptions are clearly explained.
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RPSD 6.3 – Use research information to support arguments.
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You did not write the report in your own words and/or did not use research to inform your writing.
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You did not take notes while researching (or did not hand them in), but used the information you learned to write your report in your own words.
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You took some notes while researching and used some of this information to write your report in your own words.
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You took notes while researching and used this information to write your report in your own words.
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You took clear notes while researching and used this information to write your report in your own words and to support your claims.
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RPSD 9.9 – Accurately and independently cite information sources.
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You did not include any references.
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Your references are incomplete and inaccurate.
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Your references are incomplete and/or inaccurate.
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Your references are complete and accurate.
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Your references are complete, accurate, and formatted correctly.
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2% BONUS for remembering to hand this sheet in with your assignment!
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