Year 10 Worldviews 2023 -

Research Project: I am a Philosopher

Name: Class:
Due: Term One Worldviews
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Task One:
● Research one famous early or more recent assigned philosopher.
● Create a digital poster about the contribution this person has made to the philosophical
world.
● Share your findings in a two minute presentation with the class.

Poster Requirement Criteria:

An appropriate title
Photo or image of your chosen philosopher
Nationality
Life span
A visual image that corresponds to his or her philosophical contribution to the world
A relevant quote by your chosen philosopher
A text summary in 80 to 100 words explaining the significance of this person’s philosophical
contribution to the world, and its significance today. Information is in your own words.
Careful thought about poster presentation including: layout, images, colour, font
Size: Portrait A4

Task Two:
● Produce a real life sized mask (digital or otherwise) of your chosen philosopher.
● Decorate with props/specific articles that would be appropriate for your philosopher
● Include a significant quote that he/she has said from Task One.
● Have a conversation with different class members, telling others about yourself - in
character, and learn from others about themselves - in character.

Assessment Focus: Written Communication

Not Yet Achieved Achieved Merit Excellence

Poster includes some of the Poster includes some of the Poster includes nearly all Poster includes all
required criteria required criteria requirement criteria requirement criteria

Text summary information is Text summary information Text summary information Text summary information
minimal. about the main contribution of about the main contribution of about the main contribution of
the philosopher is included the philosopher is mostly the philosopher is accurate,
with some detail. accurate and informative. coherent and interesting.

Poster design and Poster is easy to read. Poster is easy to read and Poster is easy to read, well
presentation is minimal. thoughtfully designed. designed and well presented