North Carolina Industry Project

We have learned about the way the economy works! Now we will be looking at individual industries in North Carolina to determine how they have influenced our communities, state, nation, and the world. Assigned Industry ___________________________________ Group Members ____________________________________ Part 1 Gather Information (Independent) Please use the questions on the following page to guide your research. You may use print resources or computer resources. Please take notes and cite your sources for each question. If you need additional space you can use notebook paper. Turn this in to your teacher to be checked before moving on to Part 2. Part 2 Organize, Produce, Present (Group) After answering the research questions, you will be working with your group members to create an interesting presentation to share with the class. First, confirm your answers to your research questions with your group members to be sure that your information is accurate. If you have different responses, additional research may be needed. Then, decide on a presentation method. Choose from the options below, or if you have another creative idea you may discuss with your teacher. Your presentation should be between 4-8 minutes, so please practice with a timer before giving your final presentation. You will need to create index cards to assist in sharing information during your presentation. Each member of the group MUST participate in sharing information. Create a presentation using Prezi, Powerpoint, or Photostory Create a poster or bring in other visual aids Create a skit to be acted out with your group members These should be perfected and video recorded for viewing by the class.

Rubric
1 Language Student is not Objective: able to read and understand RI.4.9. information Integrat about the e topic. informati Student is not on from able to answer the research two questions texts on accurately, even with the teacher same assistance. topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowled geably. Content Objective: Major industries play a historical and contemporar Student lacks understanding of the topic and is unable to participate in the presentation of 2 Student is able to read and understand information with assistance. Student is able to answer some of the research questions accurately. 3 Student is able to read and understand multiple sources on the topic in order to answer research questions accurately. Student is able to cite where information was found. 4 Student is able to integrate multiple sources skillfully and is able to clearly communicate about his/her topic, showing an advanced understanding of the material.

Student is somewhat involved in the presentation, but is limited in his/her understanding

Student is able to participate in clearly explaining the importance of his/her assigned

Student is able to explain the role of his/her assigned industry and shows an advanced understanding of

y role in the state, nation, and world. Work Habits

information to the class. Student is off task and needs constant reminders to complete assignment.

of the topic. Student is off task often and sometimes needs reminders to complete assignment.

industry to the class. Student is able to work independently and asks for help when needed.

the material. Student works independently and encourages others to do the same. He/she serves as a role model for other students in the class.

Research Questions:
1. What goods/services are created in this industry?

2. What jobs are needed to create these goods/services?

3. Other interesting information about products from this industry:

4. What made North Carolina a good place for this industry to grow?

5. How has this industry changed over time?

6. Which companies/businesses have been important to this industry in North Carolina?

7. How has this industry affected the natural resources of North Carolina?

Online Resources Tobacco http://www.ncagr.gov/stats/general/commodities.htm http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/nchist-recent/6260 http://web.ebscohost.com/srck5/detail?vid=3&hid=17&sid=cf73ecc1-0f07-4bf9-ac7d2f7a65670453%40sessionmgr13&bdata=JkF1dGhUeXBlPWlwLGN1c3R1aWQmY3VzdGlkPXM 4NDU1ODYxJnNpdGU9c3JjazUtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=mih&AN=12545109

Furniture http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/nchist-recent/6256 http://uncpress.unc.edu/nc_encyclopedia/furniture.html http://www.northcarolinafurnitureguide.com/history.htm http://www.duke.edu/web/mms190/furniture/dimensions.html http://web.ebscohost.com/srck5/detail?vid=8&hid=17&sid=cf73ecc1-0f07-4bf9-ac7d2f7a65670453%40sessionmgr13&bdata=JkF1dGhUeXBlPWlwLGN1c3R1aWQmY3VzdGlkPXM 4NDU1ODYxJnNpdGU9c3JjazUtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=mih&AN=12545110