Geography+of+X+project

** Relevance, concepts, connections, application, terminology ** Have you ‘become a Geographer?’ Do you know how to ‘APHG?’ Let’s find out!
 * THE GEOGRAPHY OF __X___ **

TASK: You must work on your own. All digital projects + everyone’s FRQ & rubric will be uploaded to Google Classroom, if you are creating a physical project such as a collage or game, upload a word document that states what you turned in to the teacher. Physical projects will be due by the end of class on the due date.


 * Ø Choose a topic **(X)** you want to research that meets with your instructor’s approval. (See suggestions below) **Cover the following related to your topic** > You must show __evidence__ for //at least 3 of the APHG units as related to your topic.// – label these throughout your project. You must demonstrate how the topic you chose helped you //__connect together the units and how you connected each unit to the topic.__//


 * 1) **[70 points] Create a visual **that illustrates and analyzes the “Geography of __x_” as it relates to APHG units, ESPN/SPEED concepts. (I will provide 11x17 paper for those that want it) Remember that this is a **//__GEOGRAPHY__//** course, **//do not revert to demonstrating the history of the topic. All final products must contain maps, graphics/charts/tables/illustrations [include a caption and cite your source for each]//**


 * //Your visual can be a….. //**
 * Ø **//__Graphic organizer, Infographic, etc… __//**// with pictures that visually demonstrates the connections between at least 3 of the APHG units as related to your topic. //
 * Ø **//__‘Trivia’ style game __//**//__for 3 or more units – __//must have 10 questions for each unit + maps and other graphics included in the question cards. Must provide the board, instructions, directions on how to play/win and all game pieces.
 * Ø **//__Colored collage __//**//that visually demonstrates the connections between at least 3 of the APHG units as related to your topic. Use 11x17 paper (provided) or poster size paper. //
 * Ø **//__Video __//**//with dramatized script such as a PSA [turn in a typed script to GC] or a music video with lyrics [Turn in a typed lyrics page to GC]that visually demonstrates the connections between at least 3 of the APHG units as related to your topic. //
 * Ø **//__Have another idea? __//**//<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">-check with the teacher and get permission //

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 * 1) <span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">2. **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">[30 points] FRQ prompt/rubric – Turn in to Google Classroom w/your name as the file name **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">[Matt_Wurst_Geo_of_Trumpets]
 * **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">PAGE 1 > Type an FRQ prompt **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;"> regarding your topic that covers 2-3 of the APHG units from your project in the prompt. Be sure your prompt demonstrates __connections between APHG topics__. Must be formatted correctly and be on page 1. (Use the proper verbs, ABC format, 12 pt font, may have a graphic [must include a citation/source, etc…) **Maximum of 6-8 points total.**
 * **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">PAGE 2 > Type an FRQ rubric **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;"> that demonstrates connections between APHG topics. Must be formatted correctly with points (6-8 max) and possible/accepted answers for all parts of the prompt you created. (12 pt font, Must be on page 2.)
 * <span style="font-family: Cambria,serif;">All projects must have **
 * Ø **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Title of project and your name **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;"> such as ‘//__The Geography of Trumpets__// by Matt Wurst’
 * Ø **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">World map with hearth and 5 events related to your topic [X] - **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Be very specific about the hearth – a country or city area, not ‘in the Middle East’.
 * Ø **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Diffusion paths on the map **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">with event/places related to X’s diffusion shown.
 * Ø **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Timeline **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">with at least **5 different events/places related to X.** Show these on and around the world map as well. Be sure to connect places to the topic, its diffusion and acculturation in your text and visuals.
 * Ø **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maps, graphics, pictures, etc… related to the units you cover **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;"> that will make your presentation visually appealing regardless of which format you choose.
 * Ø **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Clear demonstration **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;"> of at least 3 units, how they connect/are relevant to each other and the topic you chose.
 * Ø **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annotated bibliography with at least 3 sources **<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">: **Use bibme.com, it makes this easy.**
 * o <span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">[Annotation = Three or more sentences that state what you used from a source and how that information helped to demonstrate concepts for your project.]
 * o <span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Cite all sources in MLA format, including those for graphics and maps. Do this on the back of your visual or at the end of your video. **Search engines such as google.com are not considered sources.**

__<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif;">Some things to remember: __
 * o <span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">For those using technology to make a video > If you work at home with technology, be sure that your project will ‘read’ on the computers at school. Submit a digital copy to Google Classroom. Do not ‘drop box’ or share through Google docs.
 * o <span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">For posters (graphic organizers, collages, etc…) **__Follow the KISS rule for text – Keep It Super Simple__** __such as 5 lines w/5 words per line,__
 * o __<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">If you write a poem, it must be easy for me to readand there must be visuals connecting the topic to the text. Stay away from neon. __
 * o __<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">Everyone: no text pollution! ____ J __<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Make your fonts easy to read, big, not complicated, etc**…**
 * o <span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">Be prepared for Q&A from the class as part of your grade. Students are expected to ask questions about how your topic helped you understand more about Human Geography.
 * o <span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">DOCUMENT EVERYTHING – research and visuals on your bibliography.
 * o <span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 11pt;">Be sure your name is on your project.

<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif;">This is merely a suggested list. You may research something that is not on this list so long as you receive permission from your instructor first!
 * __<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif;">SUGGESTED TOPICS: __**


 * __ A music type __**** > **


 * Rock, **


 * Jazz, **


 * Rap, **


 * __ A sport __**** > **


 * Baseball, **


 * TKD, **


 * Cricket…. **


 * __ A fast food __**** such as – **


 * McDonalds, **


 * Chik-Fil-A, **


 * Chipotle **


 * __ Religion __**** > **


 * Sikhism, **


 * Islam, **


 * Hinduism… **


 * __ Growth of __**


 * __ Wal-Mart, __**


 * __ Target, __**


 * __ Stabucks, etc.. __**


 * __ A commodity or food __**** > **


 * gold, **


 * oil, **


 * diamonds, **


 * cacao, **


 * corn, **


 * tobacco, **


 * tea…. **