Asia Teach the Class Project
Objective: Groups will create a visual product and presentation to demonstrate learning of a particular topic in Asia.
Requirements: The presentation in front of class by all group members. The presentation communicates information
taken in your notebook. Each group must turn in a visual product. Ideas for a visual product are given below each topic.
Each presentation will be 4-5 minutes long.
Topic 1: Chinas dynasties and inventions
Commercial with Print Advertisement- Script out a commercial convincing the class one Chinese invention is the best of
them all. Be sure to use persuasive language and create props for the commercial.
Create a printed advertisement on a poster or power point that is helpful convincing the class that this is the best
Chinese invention during the commercial. Remember, printed ads use persuasive language too!
Topic 2: Ancient Philosophies
Create a product that compares Confucianism, Daoism, and Shintoism. For the song, skit, and newscast, turn in the
script and create props
Presentation ideas- interview, skit, song, or newscast
Topic 3- Silk Road
Create a product that details items traded (West and East), the geography of the Silk Road, ideas that were spread
(cultural diffusion) and the lasting impact. For the skit and commercial include props
Presentation ideas- interview a merchant, skit, or commercial.
Topic 4- Japan
Create a presentation that highlights Japans ESPN. The group is to convince the class to come and visit Japan. There
needs to be a mention of at least one element in each ESPN category.
Presentation Ideas- travel brochure, skit, newscast, or commercial
Topic 5- Animal Wildlife
Create a product that highlights at least two endangered animals from your homework research. The product should
cover the animal, its natural habitat location (where in Asia), why it is threatened, and how can we prevent it.
Presentation Ideas- movie preview with poster, podcast, or newscast. Visual aid is also required.
Topic 6: 20th Century China to today
Create a presentation with visual aids that communicates the change that brought communism about in the 20th
century and how the political and economic system changed over the course of the century. The group should also be
able to explain one way the government of China has brought change to the society of the people there.
Presentation ideas- documentary, mock school lesson, or human timeline.
Topic 7: Cold War- Asia Style
Create a presentation about two civil wars that occurred in Asia during the 20th century and why the US got involved.
Presentation Ideas- skit, documentary, or newscast
Asia Teach the Class Project Rubric
My groups topic: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Group members: ____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Approaching
Requirements Below Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Expectations
Presentation by Not all team members All team members Each member Each member presents multiple times
members participate; only one participate, but not presents equally throughout the presentation, loud and
or two equally during the clear
(10 points) presentation, loud
and clear
Product Does not include all Includes almost Organized, rehearsed, Highly organized, well-rehearsed,
required parts of everything required, no part was too entertaining and engaging. Project
(15 points) topic. Time is used mostly organized but rushed or too short, turned in
poorly. Product is not parts or stopped or product turned in
turned in or missing rushed a bit. Product
many parts is turned in, but not
fully complete.
Content presented Group does not have Group is Group demonstrates Group demonstrates full knowledge.
a grasp of uncomfortable with knowledge of Information is clear and accurate.
(20 points) information. Group information. Group information, provides Groups gathered additional, purposeful
provides little to no does not provide accurate information. information
information on topic. accurate information
or it is unclear.
Individual Does not look at Makes frequent eye Keeps eye contact Keeps eye contact all of the time;
presentation audience, mumbles or contact; speaks most of the time; speaks clearly and loudly, not too
performance speaks softly, lacks clearly and loudly speaks clearly and quickly or slowly; looks poised and
poise and confidence most of the time; loudly, not too quickly confident.
(30 points) (fidgets, appears shows some poise or slowly; looks
nervous) and confidence (little poised and confident.
fidget)
Participation as an Rarely watches and Seems distracted Respectfully watches Respectfully watches and listens during
audience member listens during each during most of the and listens during each presentation, good behavior
presentation, poor presentations; takes a each presentation during each transition
(10 points) behavior during each while to focus on next most of the time,
transition; redirection presentation good behavior during
needed each transition
Individual contribution No evidence seen Participated during Contribution easily Above and beyond for contribution.
to project the practice, but not seen
much
(15 points)
Teacher notes:
