Social Studies Project: Creating a Brochure – Our Community April 29, 2013
Students will create a brochure called “Our Community.” The brochure will describe their community and the things it has to offer people who are considering moving to their city.
Last week, the students completed a chapter in the Civics book on “Citizenship in the Community.” The lessons included: The Different Kinds of Communities, Purposes for Communities, and How Citizens Serve Communities. They were taught that communities teach values and provide services. These services include public safety, education, public utilities, and recreation.
This project has several components. The grading criteria are listed below. The completed project is due on Thursday, May 9. Projects turned in after Friday, May 10 will not be accepted.
Criteria
Ø Community Profile must be complete.
ØBrochure can be created using the computer or without the computer. If students are not using the computer, they need to neatly write their information on each panel and glue photos or artwork to the brochure.
Ø Brochure must show a presentation of research on their community, incorporating information from the profile and other information/pictures to attract people who are considering moving to their city.
Ø Brochure must be in color.
Ø Brochure can have four panels (2 panels on each side of the paper) or six panels (3 panels on each side of the paper).
Ø Front panel should have the name of the community, basic information, a picture, and student name.
Ø Students should decide what main information that want to display and tell about their community.
Ø Planning is essential to a successful project.
