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Multi-Cultural Night
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Save the date! Multi-Cultural Night is Thursday May 7th at 6:00-7:30 PM.
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8th Grade Multi-Cultural Night Information
3/10/2020
From Mrs. Fox
Dear 8th Grade Families -I am very happy to announce the 8th grade project for Multi-Cultural Night. I am also very happy I get to be a part of this with them. There is a lot of information here – please check in with your student, we have talked about this and it will be an area of focus for them until May 7th.
We are going to throw a Multi-Cultural Night in May exploring the many different ways culture and history affect our lives and showcasing student learning. For 8th grade we are going to have a showcase in the gym, it is a Family History Project. For this long-term project you will create a tri-fold board that presents information about your family history and/or ethnic or cultural heritage. The students will have some class time for research and forming ideas, but much of the work will be done at home. The students’ boards will be on display during Multi-Cultural Night. We will invite families, teachers, and parishioners to attend.
Please invite other people important to you.
Multi-Cultural Night is May 7th. It is required each 8th grade student complete this project and be present that evening.
Required Elements on the Family History Project Tri-Fold and Presentation:
1) Map of how the student got here – we talked about it in class, it is a visual representation of how parents, grandparents..etc got to the Seattle area. So if you moved from New York to Seattle as a parent your student would show that on a map. If they moved (the student) it would show that on the map.
2) Family Culture – pictures of or artifacts that show how your family celebrates, how they come together, worship, etc. How does this connect to the life of the student?
3) Research on a country of heritage. – Each student will be required to have information on one of the countries they have a connection to.
There are 3 Project Components
1. Tri-Fold Board- Your board must be a standard tri-fold board that is 3’ x 4’.
- Your board must be self-sufficient. Anyone looking at it needs to be able to tell what your topic is easily and understand your overall message.
- You should have visual displays of information such as photographs, drawings, maps, charts, tables, graphs, etc.
- Every item on your board must be bordered.
- You may choose 2-3 colors to enhance your borders, title, etc.
- You may display foods or other materials in front of your board within a 2 square foot space. Items not allowed in school are not allowed at the fair. (We are a nut-free school, please do not being food that has nuts in it.)
- You will create 2-3 page paper. It will include the descriptions of the 3 required elements.
- Your papers will be typed, double-spaced, and no larger than 12 pt. font.
- Choose ONE font style and stick with it for all written work (except the title).
During the week of Multi-Cultural Night, you will give a presentation about your board in your class and the night of Multi-Cultural Night .
There are 6 Country of Origin Required Elements:
1. Map of Country
2. Type of government – including the flag
3. Religions practiced there
4. Size – Population and Land
5. Language
6. Cultural Significance
What should you write?- One part of the paper will be personal and will tell your personal culture in depth, how you experience this aspect of your culture, or how this aspect of your culture has influenced you or your family. Personal essays can tell a family history, immigration story, or traditional practice in the family. After reading your personal essay, the audience should have learned something about you that they wouldn’t have learned from an encyclopedia article or newspaper.
- A second part of the paper will be historical, which tells historically factual information about one aspect of culture from your personal essay. Historical topics may include the history of the tradition in your personal essay, history about a particular event or time period mentioned in your personal essay, etc.
- Other parts of the paper and display may include interviews, personal narratives, or any type of writing that tells the story of your topic. Be creative!
Additional Items and Props
You may display additional items during the Multi-Cultural Night such as food you prepared, important objects, or clothing that relates to your topic. Each item should include a separate caption. You will be assessed on the level of effort and quality.
Oral Explanation
During the week of Multi-Cultural Night, you will give a presentation about your board in your class. Your presentation will include the following information:- An explanation of your project (what was the topic) and why you chose the topic.
- You may reference the items you have included on your board, however this should not be a point and explain presentation.
- What you learned about your family, heritage, and yourself.
During the Multi-Cultural Night, you will be expected to stay with your display to present and answer questions from passers-by such as parents, teachers, or other visitors to the fair.
Length: Your presentation will be approximately three (3) minutes long
General Considerations- Your Multi-Cultural Night should reflect how your topic is related to YOU, your family, and your culture.
- Your project should speak for itself. It will be a combination of text, visuals, and objects. Anyone looking at your project should be able to tell what you are trying to say, the purpose of your project, and what you learned about your topic.
- Your project should be colorful, creative, and neatly done. Pay particular attention to details: color choices, borders, textures, lettering; all graphic elements should be well thought-out.
- Your title should be unique and creative.
- All writing should be at the level of an 8th grade student.
- Labels with clear, complete explanations should describe all visual objects.
Family History Project Checklist – the earlier you complete each task the easier the project will be!
______ Get project display board -no later than 4/10/2020
______ Reviewed ALL directions from Multi-Cultural Night Packets (this packet) Due 3/13
______ Complete necessary research (interviews, internet, articles, etc.) Due 4/17/2020
______ Write your paper. Revise, edit, and proofread all text. Make sure someone else
looks at your writing to help with proofreading before your final product. Remember, lots of
people will be reading, listening and seeing your work. RD Due 4/24/20, Final 4/30
______ Gather supplementary materials (photographs, drawings, maps, charts, tables, graphs,
artifacts, food, etc.) Due 4/30
______ Type captions for all supplementary materials explaining the materials and their
significance (this includes any material in front of your tri-fold board – artifacts, food). Due 4/30
______ Determine your project title 4/30/2020
______ Cut borders to straight lines. ¼” borders look good and plan out an arrangement of all items on your
tri-fold board. Due 4/30/2020
______ Be ready to present your Multi-Cultural Night Family Heritage Project in class the week of April 27-May 1st. Notecards for presentation due 5/1/2020.
______ Bring your Multi-Cultural Night Tri-Fold and any supplementary material to school
Monday, May 4th, (you can leave it in my room in the morning).
If you have any questions please email me. I am happy to help and am so excited to see what these 8th grade students can do with this project.
Blessings,
Lisa Foxlfox@stpx.org