NIGHT AT THE

MUSEUM: CIVICS
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM:
CIVICS
Civics Performance Tasks
Task 1 (May 3rd)
Choice of Form and System of Government, what form(s) of propaganda will be
used.
- On a separate sheet of paper: Turn in what form and system of government your
island will have and what form(s) of propaganda will you use in your
advertisement

Task 2 (Reynolds Students: May 8th / Lees Students: May 9th)

Drafts of explanations of form and system of government, rough draft of
advertisement and explanation.
- Form and system, and explanation draft can be hand written or typed. Draft of
advertisement should be on copy paper but does not have to be colored.

Task 3 (May 17th)

Final Draft of explanations of form and system of government, advertisement and
explanation
-Description of Form and system of government of your island meeting all
 5: Excellent 3: Adequate 1: Needs Improvement
Form of A. Clearly identifies and accurately Includes a form of Includes a form of
Government explains the form of government but government but
- In brochure government of the community description is not description is
SS.7.C.3.1 B. Includes explanation of who is in complete, key info missing inaccurate
charge of community and their (i.e. who is in charge, etc.)
role in government Element B and C is
Element B or C is incomplete/missing
C. Student uses content specific
incomplete/missing
vocabulary in exhibit title and
labeling
System of A. Clearly identifies and accurately Includes a system of Includes a system of
Government explains the system of government but government but
- In brochure government being used in the description is not description is
SS.7.C.3.1 community complete, key info missing inaccurate
B. Accurately explains how the (i.e. where the power of
form and system of government gov. is located: central, Element B and C is
states, etc.) incomplete/missing
work together

C. Student uses content specific
Element B or C is
vocabulary in exhibit title and
incomplete/missing
labeling
Island A. Student created poster is Includes poster but is Identifies incorrect
Advertisement colorful, has clean lines, and a missing color, does not form of
w/ explanation clear message convey use of effort propaganda/messagin
- On board B. Explanation clearly identifies g being used
SS.7.C.2.11 and accurately explains what Includes a form of
form of propaganda is being propaganda but Element B and C is
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