SDHS International Studies 9th Create an International Cottage
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Project Title: Create an International Cottage Teacher(s): Tim Towler, David Evers, Gail Dershem, Janet Jones School / Academy: SDHS International Studies Grade Level(s): 9th Core Subject(s): Virtual Enterprise, Physics, English, Geometry Career Technical Education (CTE) Class(es): {{{classes}}} |
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Theme
The theme of this project is to investigate and plan for a new international cottage in Balboa Park.
Our school, as the School of International Studies, has worked with the international cottages in Balboa Park for the last two years. We are investigating ways to benefit the international cottages and to improve our relationship with them.
Content Standards
Identify the content standards that students will learn in this project (two to three per subject).
| Subject | Content Standard | Assessment |
| English | Reading 1.3: Identify Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology and use the knowledge to understand the origin and meaning of new words.
Reading 2.1: Analyze the structure and format of writing. Literary Response and Analysis 3.2: Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic across genres to explain how the selection of genre shapes the theme or topic. Written and Oral English 1.4: Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization. | Students will create a booklet of mythology from a country that is represented by an International Cottage in Balboa Park. |
| Physics | 5a: students can predict voltage and current in simpler circuits
5b: Students can use Ohm's Law to solve problems 5c: students can calculate electric power | Students will complete a portfolio showing the electrical needs of their International House (including circuit diagram, list of electrical appliances, total power consumption) |
| Geometry | Geometry Standards 8.0, 9.0 & 10.0 - Area, Pythagorean Theorem, Volume and Surface Area | Students will draw a layout of the current International Cottages, calculate their area, and determine the placement for a new cottage and its area. |
| Virtual Enterprise | B4.2 Know the components of a promotional plan (e.g., advertising, public relations, and sales promotion) and how the plan is used to achieve a stated outcome.
B2.2 Conduct market research by using a variety of methods. B2.4 Develop a financial plan that outlines sources of capital and projects income and expenses. | Students will prepare a portfolio and presentation to their peers and business. |
Begin with the End in Mind
- A. What is being produced?
- A plan for a new International Cottage for Balboa Park.
- B. How is that being assessed?
- Portfolio & Presentation, being evaluated by rubrics.
- C. What is the individual student producing?
- Components for the portfolio and presentation.
- D. How is that being assessed?
- Portfolio & Presentation, being evaluated by rubrics.
- E. What is the group producing?
- Group portfolios and presentaitons.
- F. How is that being assessed?
- Portfolio & Presentation, being evaluated by rubrics.
SCANS Skills
Identify key SCANS skills students will demonstrate in this project.
| SCANS Skill | Assessment |
| Resources | Students will set goal to reach in a limited time, plan and achieve those goals, and report on their achievements. |
| Interpersonal Skills | Students will work in cooperative teams to set, attain and report on their goals. |
| Information | Students will use internet, printed and living resources to acquire the information they need to attain their goals. |
| Systems | Students will work within a corporate structure and learn to work with supervisors and employees. |
| Technology | Students will use appropriate computer programs and search engines to attain their goals. |
| Basic Skills | Students will perform appropriate mathematics, produce appropriate written documents and present their work to their peers and business representatives. |
| Thinking Skills | Students will set their own goals, decide how to meet those goals, and plan a course of action. |
| Personal Qualities | Students will take responsibility for their progress towards attaining their goals. |
Driving Questions
What is the purpose of the International Cottages in Balboa Park?
What country does not have an International Cottage in Balboa Park?
Is there a large enough group in San Diego to support an International Cottage for that country?
What kind of building should be designed for an International Cottage for that country?
Significant Question
Yes, these questions allow students to directly connect to our International focus, our association with the International Cottages in Balboa Park, and our business partners.
Plan the Assessment
Step 1
Early in the Project:
Students will visit the International Cottages in Balboa Park. They will interview the hosts of the cottages and collect data on the layout of the cottages and surrounding area.
During the Project:
Students will collect demographic data from San Diego county to determine what country cottage they will plan. Students will plan and design a new cottage for Balboa Park. Students will produce materials (Books of Fables, Publicity, Informational Flyers etc.) for existing cottages.
End of the Project:
Students will present their plan and materials to their peers. Students will present their plan for a new cottage to the House of Pacific Relations. Students will present the materials that they produce for existing cottages to the appropriate boards.
Step 2
State the criteria for exemplary performance for each product
Product: School-Wide Team Building Activity - Marble Race
Criteria: Students will work cooperatively within their connections (advisory) classes to plan how to move a marble across an area they are assigned to. The connections classes will cooperate to coordinate their constructions to achieve the goal of moving a marble through each of 20 areas.
Product: Site Plan of International Cottages
Criteria: The site plan of the International Cottage will be evaluated in the students portfolio. It will be evaluated as meeting the goals set by the student and appropriate for use, or not meeting that standard.
Media:International_House_Project.doc
Media:IH Electricity Rubric.xls
Product: PowerPoint Presentation
Criteria: See Presentation Rubric
Product: Promotional Materials
Criteria: Promotional materials will be included as part of the students portfolio for assessment. Materials will be evaluated as appropriate to be used for the purpose intended or not appropriate.
Product: Book of Fables
Criteria:
The book of Fables that is produced by each student will be evaluated for its components and appropriate content.
Media:myth booklet grading.doc
Map the Project
| Look at one major product for the project and analyze the tasks necessary to produce a high-quality product. What do students need to know and be able to do to complete the tasks successfully? How and when will they learn the necessary knowledge and skills? | |||
| Product: Site plan of International Cottages | |||
| Knowledge and skills needed | Already have learned | Taught before the project | Taught during the project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Analysis | X | As Needed for Reinforcement | |
| Financial Planning / Accounting | X | As Needed for Reinforcement | |
| Advertising / Marketing | X | As Needed for Reinforcement | |
| Communication Skills | X | X | X |
| Computing Skills | X | X | X |
| Technical Writing | X | X | As Needed for Reinforcement |
| Interview Skills | X | X | |
| Measuring Skills | X | As Needed for Reinforcement | |
| Drawing / Diagraming Skills | X | As Needed for Reinforcement | |
| Team Work | X | X | X |
| Presentation Skills | X | X | X |
What project tools will you use?
PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Computer, Rulers, Construction Paper, Calculator,
Project Timeline
<Outline the project timeline with activities, resources, timelines, and milestones.>
September
School wide team building activity - Marble Race.
Media:Marble Race.doc
September - December
4 Hour Relay Project
Students in the Virtual Enterprise class will learn the basics of business organization, planning,
goal setting and record keeping by planning, organizing and running a 4 hour relay at SDHS
to benefit disabled athletes.
January
Begin International Cottage Project
Elect CEO, Resumes, Interview for positions within the company.
Field trip to Balboa Park to evaluate site, visit International Cottages and interview hosts.
Set corporate and department goals.
February
Work on attaining department goals.
Building Layout.
Layout project from Geometry incorporated.
March
Continue work on attaining department goals.
Portfolio of accomplishments and presentation to peers.
Fable project from English incorporated.
Electicity project from Physics incorporated.
April
Continue work on attaining department goals.
Portfolio of accomplishments and presentation to peers.
May
Continue work on attaining department goals.
June
Final portfolio and presentation to peers and business partners.
- What challenges or problems might arise in the project?
Common prep time for the teachers. Availability of the current International Cottages and their staff during school hours. Arranging presentation time with the House of Pacific Relations during school hours.
Manage the Process
<List preparations necessary to address needs for differentiated instruction for EL students, special-needs students, or students with diverse learning styles.>
The project will be student directed, with students setting the goals that they are going to attain. Support will be available to help students with the process. Students will work in groups. Students understanding and achievement will be evaluated using several types of products (written, oral, graphical) to allow students to demonstrate their understanding.
How will you and your students reflect on and evaluate the project?
A portion of the students portfolio asks them to reflect on the process and product.
The teachers will meet to discuss, evaluate and revise the project during and after the project.
