The+Final+Project!

__ Futuristic Literature __ __ Final Project __

You will be assigned one of the following novels to read and research, choose one project below to manifest the author’s themes along with relating the novel to 21st Century issues/dilemmas. Each group will present their project on the final three days of school. Be creative, have fun, and most importantly demonstrate your highly level thinking and technical skill.

__ Make Room! Make Room! __ by: Harry Harrison · Overpopulation · Birth control · Food supply/feeding the world

__ Time for the Stars __ by: Robert A Heinlein · Overpopulation · Advancement of space flight · Explorative dangers

__ Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy __ by: Douglas Adams · Evolution of PDAs- guide book, PDA phones, i-Pad · Extraterrestrial life – science based · Sarcasm geared towards humanity

__ Farmer in the Sky __ by: Robert A. Heinlein · Overpopulation · Dangers of Colonization (future and past) · Interstellar travel

__ Dracula __ by: Bram Stoker · Advancement of science · East vs. West divide (today and then) · Advancement of Women’s Rights

__ Around the World in 80 Days __ by: Jules Verne · Advancement of steam (ship/train) <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Mapping of globe <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Advancement of communication (telegraph, telephone)

__ Communication Rules __ <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Must be Google chat <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Wiki discussion groups <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Use iGoogle to help search <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Notes can be taken in Evernote <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Outside of school Twitter and Facebook can be utilized

__ Projects __ <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Google map with travel <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Powerpoint <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Webpage <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Wiki page from scratch

Be prepared to present your project to the class as your final grade.

Alternative methods of “project” delivery will be considered

All National Geographics, Time, Newsweek, and U.S. News and World reports will be available in class to use for research.

See Project Rubrics for guidelines

** Wiki/Web - Final Project ** Wiki/Web must address the 21st Century issues that were listed with each novel. Furthermore, pages must demonstrate how the 21st Century issue ties in with the novel. At least 3 outside reputable sources must be used to illustrate your point. (Time, Newsweek, US News and World Report, National Geographic, Smithsonian, etc)

Must Pages…(total pages should be between at least 7-8)

Each of the following is worth up to 5 points each.

_ Biography Page _ Plot Outline (bullet points) _ 21st Century Topic 1 _ Relationship to Novel _ 21st Century Topic 2 _ Relationship to Novel _ 21st Century Topic 3 _ Relationship to Novel _ Solution/Prognostication page _ Bibliography Page (proper MLA) _ Quotes throughout presentation _ Links provided _ Total (60) _ Surprise (something I didn’t think of) _ Total from Wiki Presentation rubric up to 56 points 2(7x4)

_Total 116

Do! See rubric for points covered Demonstrate your expertise in Wiki Pictures, effects, sounds, video, transitions, etc Text should be bulleted for talking points Include quotes from text Include quotes from articles Present in a fashion to entice audience to read novel Ensure that all are involved with presentation

Don’t! Write out paragraphs Retell every event of the novel (should be like movie preview) Have only one person presenting

** PowerPoint - Final Project ** PowerPoint must address the 21st Century issues that were listed with each novel. Furthermore, slides must demonstrate how the 21st Century issue ties in with the novel. At least 3 outside reputable sources must be used to illustrate your point. (Time, Newsweek, US News and World Report, National Geographic, Smithsonian, etc)

Must Slides…(total slides should be between 15-20)

Each of the following is worth up to 5 points each.

_ Biography Slide _ Plot Outline (bullet points) _ 21st Century Topic 1 _ Relationship to Novel _ 21st Century Topic 2 _ Relationship to Novel _ 21st Century Topic 3 _ Relationship to Novel _ Solution/Prognostication slide _ Bibliography Slide (proper MLA) _ Quotes throughout presentation _ Extra Slides expounding _ Total (60) _ Surprise (something I didn’t think of) _ Total from PP rubric up to 56 points 2(7x4)

_Total 116

Do! See rubric for points covered Demonstrate your expertise in PowerPoint Pictures, effects, sounds, video, transitions, etc Text should be bulleted for talking points Include quotes from text Include quotes from articles Present in a fashion to entice audience to read novel Ensure that all are involved with presentation

Don’t! Write out paragraphs Retell every event of the novel (should be like movie preview) Have only one person presenting

** PowerPoint Appearance and Content: PowerPoint Rubric  **


 * CATEGORY  || **  4  ** || **  3  ** || **  2  ** || **  1  ** ||
 * ** Sequencing of Information  ** || Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the type of material that might be on the next slide || Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One slide or item of information seems out of place. || Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional slide or item of information seems out of place. || There is no clear plan for the organization of information. ||
 * ** Content-Accuracy  ** || All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors. || Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate. || The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate. || Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error. ||
 * ** Use of Graphics  ** || All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation. || A few graphics are not attractive, but all support the theme/content of the presentation. || All graphics are attractive but a few do not seems to support the theme/content of the presentation. || Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation. ||
 * ** Cooperation  ** || Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively all of the time. || Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively most of the time. || Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility some of the time. || Group often is not effective in delegating tasks and/or sharing responsibility. ||
 * ** Background  ** || Background doesn’t detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card and is appropriate for the topic || Background doesn’t detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card. || Background doesn’t detract from text or other graphics. || Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page. ||
 * ** Spelling and Grammar  ** || Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. || Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors. || Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings. || Presentation has 2 or more grammatical and/or spelling errors. ||
 * ** Text – Font Choice & Formatting  ** || Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content. || Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability. || Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read. || Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material. ||

** Wiki Appearance and Content: Wiki Rubric **


 * CATEGORY || ** 4 ** || ** 3 ** || ** 2 ** || ** 1 ** ||
 * ** Sequencing of Information ** || Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the type of material that might be on the next page || Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One page or item of information seems out of place. || Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional page or item of information seems out of place. || There is no clear plan for the organization of information. ||
 * ** Content-Accuracy ** || All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors. || Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate. || The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate. || Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error. ||
 * ** Use of Graphics ** || All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation. || A few graphics are not attractive, but all support the theme/content of the presentation. || All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation. || Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation. ||
 * ** Cooperation ** || Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively all of the time. || Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively most of the time. || Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility some of the time. || Group often is not effective in delegating tasks and/or sharing responsibility. ||
 * ** Background ** || Background doesn’t detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from page to page and is appropriate for the topic || Background doesn’t detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from page to page. || Background doesn’t detract from text or other graphics. || Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page. ||
 * ** Spelling and Grammar ** || Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. || Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors. || Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings. || Presentation has 2 or more grammatical and/or spelling errors. ||
 * ** Text – Font Choice & Formatting ** || Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content. || Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability. || Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read. || Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material. ||