National Geographic Geo Bee The school will particpate in the NGS Geo Bee this year. Here is a chance to check out what it is all about in advance!
N.C. State Zoo Click here to plan your N.C. State Zoo trip!
N.C. Art Museum Here is a link to help plan your exploration of the arts. You will find that many of the areas we study in S.S. are connected through the arts!
N.C. Natural Science Museum Plan a day to learn about the world you live in from a natural history perspective. You will find all kinds of connections to S.S.!
Duke Primate Center Extra Credit for Visiting! Visit between 9/26/09 and 5/26/10 to earn three grades at 120 points. Must bring proof of visit and can be only used one time this school year.
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The Razorbacks Team Cadre strongly believes that for each student to succeed it takes a triangle of partnership -- the student, the parents or guardians, and the teachers. The Razorbacks Cadre also believes that our students are capable of achieving more when this triangle promotes a positive and ongoing process of growth for all the parties involved. The Razorbacks Team is not just the students and their core teachers, but it is a team that includes parents and guardians in the academic and social development of all our students. We not only encourage your support and involvement, we need it to accomplish our common goals for our students!
Grade Reports will come home weekly, so please ask to see the report, review it, sign it, and add comments if needed. For a prompt response please email me your questions and comments. jmcardle@wcpss.net
To schedule a parent teacher conference either contact myself or contact the HRMS Guidance office (Mrs. Branch at pbranch@wcpss.net phone # 919-577-1339) Conferences with all core and elective teachers are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. I will try to be at all the team conferences, but I know I have some scheduling conflicts that are unavoidable this year. If that should happen I will insure you have current performance information concerning your student available in my absence and I will be happy to meet with you at another day and time.
Sincerely, Mr. McArdle
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PUBLIC SPEAKING LESSON OUTLINE BELOW--THIS IS THE OUTLINE I USED TO TEACH PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS AND TIPS PRIOR TO THE ORAL PRESENTATION PORTION OF THE AFRICA PROJECT! Note the outline format
Introduction of Public Speaking Skills
I. Self Evaluation
A. What have you done in the past?
B. Self Appraisal Survey
II. Getting the facts
A. Being an active listener
B. Mini-Quiz: Did you get the “facts?”
III. Getting Prepared
A. Outlining
1. General to Specific
2. Topic Outline
3. “Africa Essay”
IV. Demonstration Speech—Making Tea
V. Note Cards
A. Transferring Facts
B. Put them in order
C. Pick and choose
VI. Develop an opening and a closing
VII. Props
A. Active
B. Inactive
VIII. Before you start
A. Preparation Phase II
B. The environment
1. Podiums
2. Lighting
3. Climate
4. Equipment
5. Seating
IX. Your appearance
A. Grooming
B. Apparel
X. Materials
A. Outlines and note cards
B. Props
C. Guest Speakers
D. Equipment
XI. The Speech
A. Public Speaking Tips
B. Adding Fun Elements
C. Putting it all together
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AFRICA PROJECT 2008-2009
Name: __________________________ Class Period: __________
• Important!!! This sheet must be turned in with the research paper portion of this project!!
Africa Research Project Directions and Rubric
The purpose of this project is to allow you, the student, to completely research one African nation. To complete the project you are expected to compile data from a minimum of three sources, at least one source must be from the Internet and at least one source must be from a traditional print source, such as an encyclopedia, almanac, etc. All three sources must be documented in the bibliography section of the paper.
Additionally, you will be completing three complementary components in this project. Each component will have an individual project grade. There will be additional grades garnered along the way in completing this project as well.
The three components are:
1. A two page typed research paper on the assigned nation.
2. A four-sided pyramid that will display various facts about the assigned nation.
3. A ten minute verbal presentation to the class on the assigned nation, which include at least one presentation aid; such as a skit, dance, music, student created video, posters, power point presentation, overheads, costume, guest speaker, etc.
The deadline for the item #1 is Feb. 25th, the deadline for item #2 is Feb. 18th, the presentations, item #3 is Feb. 27th. No late work will be accepted, so use your time wisely. Follow the timeline that has been provided.
Your assigned African nation is _________________________________________.
• Plagiarism will not be tolerated, papers turned in that do not reflect the original thinking of the student will be considered a “cheat.”
• Please have your parent or guardian review this project with you. If they or you have any questions they may either set a time to meet with me or email me at jmcardle@wcpss.net
I have reviewed the guidelines for this project with my parent/guardian.
Student signature: ____________________________________________________
I have reviewed the guidelines for this project with my student.
Parent/guardian signature: _____________________________________________
Grading Rubric
Possible Actual
Points Points
Component #1—Research Paper
1. Complete and Accurate—2 pages 50 ______
2. Neatness—Typed, Double Spaced, 12 font Times New Roman 15 _______
3. Conventions—Grammar, Usage, Mechanics 15 ______
4. Supporting Bibliography—Use handout—MLA format 15 ______
5. Planning Sheet—Completed on both sides 10 ______
Total Points 105 ______
Component #2—Pyramid
1. Complete and Accurate
• Side #1—Flag of Nation 15 ______
• Side #2—Map of Nation 15 ______
• Side #3—Factoids 15 ______
• Side #4—Location—Absolute & Relative 15 ______
2. Neatness and Overall Workmanship 40 ______
Total Points 100 ______
• Please note: Flags and Maps are not to be computer generated—“cut & paste”—but should be hand drafted. Computer generated maps and flags will result in a no score.
Component #3—Oral Presentation
1. Complete and Accurate 30 ______
2. Well Spoken—At a volume that can be heard clearly by 20 ______
all the audience. Words should be enunciated properly and all
subject specific vocabulary should be familiar with the speaker.
3. Presentation Aid 30 ______
4. Meets Time Requirements 10 ______
Time Started_____ Time Finished______
5. Outline or Note Cards Turned in after presentation. 10 ______
Total Points 100 ______
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