First Presentation (Biography) DUE SEPTEMBER 23

The guideline for your biography presentation is as follows:

NO PAPER-Presentation Only.
Must be between 2 and 4 minutes long.

WHAT TO DO FIRST:
Research an individual who has contributed to society (artists, writers, educators, sports figures, political and religious leaders, historical figures, etc.) but whose death was related to substance abuse, suicide, or violence. Present your findings to the class.

When all presentations are complete, as a class we will reflect on the gifts and potentials these people left unfulfilled.

YOUR PRESENTATION:
Must include Dates of Birth and Death.
Should include information about their childhood and rise to fame.
Must include why this person contributed to society.
Must include the lifestyle choice that caused this person to die prematurely.
Should include either audio or visual relating to the subject.

FIRST AID BOOKLET FOR BABYSITTERS

Design and produce a booklet for caregivers about first aid. Research the appropriate response for the following situations:

Insect bites and stings
Broken arm
Bug in eye
Clothing on fire
Choking
Cuts
Drowning
Animal bites
Electrical shock
Burns
Head injury from fall
Scrapes
Seizure
Splinters
Poisoning

Present the information in an organized booklet form.

Grading Criteria

BOOKLET

• Neat, organized, and attractive
• Correct grammar and spelling
• Colorful, creative

FIRST AID INFORMATION

• Includes all situations
• Correct and appropriate information

Competency 5 Project ACTIVITY CHART

Working in pairs, create a chart with easy and creative activities for babysitters to use with children who are in the three stages of child development: infancy, toddler, and preschooler.
Color code each activity by the developmental area that it influences (social, emotional, physical, intellectual).

Grading criteria:

CHART

• Directed toward target audience
• Neat, organized, and attractive
• Colorful
• Creative
• Interesting
• Correct grammar and spelling

CHILD DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION

• Includes three stages
• Each stage includes 5 activities
• Appropriate for the designated age group
• Shows thought and creativity
• Represents correct developmental area
• Easy and creative activities

PARTNER WORK

• Wise use of time
• Both students contributed equally to final product
• Cooperative work/attitude
  

Mini Bulletin Board Project

Create a mini-bulletin board (to fit on a sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper) about effective job readiness skills. Be sure to include information about resumes, dress, job applications, and personal grooming. Your bulletin board should have a theme and the information should be presented in a creative yet clear and concise way. Research and include computer clip art/other printed materials that will enhance your theme. Sketch a rough draft of your mini-bulletin board idea. Use the planning process.

Grading Criteria

THEME
Mini-bulletin board theme

• conveys main idea
• eye-catching
• shows clear thought

Support document info

• comprehensive
• clear, concise
• accurate examples

Graphics

• support theme
• parallel support documents
• clear, concise

Organization and design

• clear organization
• ample amount of information
• shows creativity
• evidence of use of planning process

Workmanship

• neat and clean
• attractive and colorful
• pleasing to the eye

PLANNING PROCESS

1. Identify concerns

2. Set a goal

3. Form a plan

4. Act

5. Follow up