End of The Year Project

The big standardized test is over. (Everyone breathe a sigh of relief with me). :)

Now it's time for my kiddos to take their skills and practice being the teacher for a change!!
Each of my students has picked a TEK from this year (except my special education students who are getting to pick a TEK from other grade levels that they have mastered).
They are expected to do a presentation on this TEK, create a visual, make an activity for the class to do to practice the TEK, and write a "how to" paper about the TEK and the real world application.

So far my kiddos have been really excited about it. They're happy for the opportunity to show off their abilities. Plus it's nice to get a chance to be creative!
One of my students even said yesterday, "Aw, I don't want to go to specials. I want to keep working on my project."
I've had several students ask me if they can work on it at home. (Beams with pride).

Shout out to Ms. Richardson who came up with the idea and shared it with me!

Here is the rubric I created:

Rubric

Visual- 20 points total

Name and Date	5 points
Spelling, No Mistakes	5 points
Use of at least 3 vocabulary words that match TEK	5 points
Easy to understand	5 points

Demonstration- 30 points total

Professionalism (dressed appropriately, not giggling)	10 points
Engaging, interesting	10 points
Between 5-10 minutes	10 points

Activity- 20 points total

Matches TEK	10 points
Word Problems and Number Sentences	10 points

Written Report- 30 points total

At least ½ page typed, 12 size font	10 points
Explains “How to”	5 points
Examples of when to use it in real life	5 points
Words spelled correctly, correct punctuation and grammar	10 points