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PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT TASKGrade 3

UNIT IV: History

STANDARD: Social Studies 3.1 and 3.2 English 3.9 a-g; 3.10 a-j ENDURING UNDERSTANDING: Students will understand that the governments of Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mali changed the lives of people then, and continue to help mold new governments today. CONCEPTUAL UNIT QUESTION: What makes a government work well? SCENARIO: You are the leader of a new civilization. You are going in front of your community and presenting a seal that represents your new government in this civilization. You must be prepared to explain the key features (other words for features are characteristics or traits) of your government, and how your seal represents them. This government should include elements from one or more of the governments of Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mali.

TASK: After reviewing the documents of the governments of Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mali, you will

identify key characteristics of the governments of Ancient Greece, Rome and Mali (content is accurate)

determine 3 characteristics that will be found in your civilization (distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information)

determine a symbol to represent characteristics (interpret patterns, interactions, relationships, points of view, perspectives)

develop a seal that incorporates ideas for government (reinterpret information from one format into another e.g. print to visual, test to data tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, cartoons)

write an explanation of your symbol (express ideas clearly)

DOCUMENTS: Use each of the documents provided to research information on your task. Include information from each document in your presentation. Document A: Fact Sheet or Scaffolded Fact Sheet

Document B: Symbols and Seals

2015 - Grade 3 Unit IV PAT


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: You will provide 2 products. First, you will draw 3 symbols that represent characteristics of your form of government you plan for your civilization. These symbols should:

● represent an idea, or a mixture of ideas of the type of government(s) you chose.● be combined to create one seal to represent your government.

Second, you will write an explanation of your seal. You must explain what you drew, why you drew it, and how it connects to one or more of the ancient governments of Rome, Greece, and/or Mali. You must also state how it represents different characteristics of your new government.



Name______________________________PAT RUBRIC: History

Category 4 Exceeds Expectations 3 Meets Expectations 2 Approaching Expectations 1 Below Expectations Score

Content

All facts and details are written and depicted through drawing a seal accurately.

Almost all facts and details are written and depicted through drawing a seal accurately.

Some facts and details are written and depicted through drawing a seal accurately.

There are several facts and details that are not accurate in the explanation and/or in the drawing of the seal.

Basic Skills

Demonstrates mastery in deciding his/her preferred type of government- choosing from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mali (or some blending of two or more of the governments).

Demonstrates ability in deciding his/her preferred type of government- choosing from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mali (or some blending of two or more of the governments).

Demonstrates several errors when in deciding his/her preferred type of government- choosing from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mali (or some blending of two or more of the governments).

Does not demonstrate in deciding his/her preferred type of government- choosing from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mali (or some blending of two or more of the governments).

Analysis/

InterpretationSkills

Examines and uses all of the documents successfully to create a seal and write an explanation of that symbol- giving 3 (or more) reasons for how they chose their type of government.

Examines and uses most of the documents successfully to create a seal and write an explanation of that symbol- giving 3 (or more) reasons for how they chose their type of government.

Examines and uses some of the documents successfully to create a seal and write an explanation of that symbol- giving 3 (or more) reasons for how they chose their type of government.

Does not examine or use the documents successfully to create a seal and write an explanation of that symbol- giving 3 (or more) reasons for how they chose their type of government.

Application/Synthesis

Skills

Within the explanation, the student provides clear and strong reasons for the type of government chosen, and the seal is clearly linked to that type of government.

Within the explanation, the student provides somewhat clear and strong reasons for the type of government chosen, and the seal is somewhat linked to that type of government.

Within the explanation, the student has few reasons for the type of government chosen, and the seal is somewhat linked to that type of government.

Within the explanation, the student does not provide reasons for the type of government chosen, and the seal is not linked to that type of government.

Communication

Skills

The explanation is complete and effectively communicates a perspective and reasons behind that perspective.

The explanation is somewhat complete and communicates a perspective.

The explanation is somewhat complete but potentially communicates a variety of perspectives, or is not effective in communicating one perspective.

The explanation is not complete and does not effectively communicate a perspective.

Comments: Total Score________



Document A ScaffoldedAncient Greece

Was thriving about 2,500 years ago.

Was a direct democracy

Ideas for USA government from Greece

Every two weeks in ancient Greece, men who owned property went to a place near the Acropolis to talk about ways to make Greece a better place. They then decided by voting yes or no, which ideas would become laws.

Birthplace of democracy.

Ancient RomeWas a Republic or Representative Democracy from about the years 500 BC to 27 AD

Ideas for USA government from Rome.

Had three separate groups working together to run the country. One group wrote laws, one group carried out the laws, and the third group punished people who broke the law.

The consuls (Presidents) of ancient Rome had the job for one year.

Ancient Mali Was thriving about 800

years ago. Was ruled by kings- the

Mansa. Mansa Musa is the most

famous king from Mali. He built the city Timbuktu and built many schools there for people to learn. He had a great library filled with lots of important books for people to study. He also brought peace to the Kingdom.

One of the largest and wealthiest empires in the region of West Africa.

Mali had access to salt mines and gold mines, which made it very wealthy (rich).

KEY VOCABULARYDirect Democracy A government in which people vote to make their own rules and

laws.Example: Greece had a Direct Democracy.

Contribution The act of giving or doing somethingExample: I will make a contribution to the bake sale. I will bake cookies.

Republic/ Representative Democracy

A government in which people vote for (elect) a smaller group of citizens to make the rules and laws for everyone. Example: Rome had a Republic (another word for a Representative Democracy).

Consul An annually elected chief magistrate (President) that ruled the country. There were two consuls per year that ruled jointly (together). Example: I will go and vote for the two new Consuls in Ancient Rome.

Caravan A long line of camels traveling together carrying people and goods.Example: Join me as we ride camels together in a caravan across the desert.

Thriving Growing and developing wellExample: Rome was thriving when it built its aqueducts. It was an empire with lots of money and resources to help the people who lived there.

Document A (cont.)



Ancient Greece Was thriving about

2,500 years ago. Was a direct democracy The government of the

United States is based on ideas developed in ancient Greece and Rome.

Olympic games of today are modeled after the games of ancient Greece.

Every two weeks in ancient Greece, men who owned property went to a place near the Acropolis to talk about ways to make Greece a better place. They then decided by voting yes or no, which ideas would become laws.

Birthplace of democracy.

Ancient RomeWas a Republic or Representative Democracy from about the years 500 BC to 27 AD

The government of the United States is based on the ideas developed in ancient Greece and Rome.

Had three separate groups working together to run the country. One group wrote laws, one group carried out the laws, and the third group punished people who broke the law.

The consul (President) of ancient Rome had the job for one year.

Used architecture such as roads to expand their empire.

Used aqueducts to gather (bring) water from other places and bring into the city of Rome.

Ancient Mali Was thriving about 800

years ago. Was ruled by kings- the

Mansa. Mansa Musa is the most

famous king from Mali. He built the city Timbuktu and built many schools there for people to learn. He had a great library filled with lots of important books for people to study. He also brought peace to the Kingdom.

One of the largest and wealthiest empires in the region of West Africa.

Was one of the most important centers of trade in the world?

Mali had access to salt mines and gold mines, which made it very wealthy (rich).

KEY VOCABULARYDirect Democracy A government in which people vote to make their

own rules and laws.Contribution The act of giving or doing somethingRepublic/ Representative Democracy

A government in which people vote for (elect) a smaller group of citizens to make the rules and laws for everyone.

Consul An annually elected chief magistrate (President) that ruled the country. There were two consuls per year that ruled jointly (together).

Caravan A long line of camels traveling together carrying people and goods.

Thriving Growing and developing wellExample: Rome was thriving when it built its aqueducts. It was an empire with lots of money and resources to help the people who lived there.

Document B- Symbols and Seals



Many symbols are used to represent a meaning, belief, or idea. Here are a few you may recognize.


These are symbols that represent peace. There are often multiple symbols that represent the same idea.

This is the symbol for the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross provides first aid, disaster relief, and emergency assistance within the United States of America.

This is the symbol for recycling. It is used on products you are able to recycle, and also used on recycling bins, showing that trash should not go into those containers.

This is the Commonwealth of Virginia seal. A seal is made up of multiple parts/symbols that each mean something. Those parts are put together to show meaning through pictures.

The lady standing is Virtus (virtue). She represents the Commonwealth of Virginia. The man lying on the ground is called Tyranny. Tyranny means cruel and unfair government rule. Tyranny stands for Great Britain in this seal. The crown lying beside tyranny shows that he is no longer ruling over Virginia (and the United States). The words on the bottom are in Latin. They say Sic Semper Tyrannis, which means “Thus always to tyrants”. That means if Tyrants try to rule Virginia again, Virtus (virtue) will triumph.


PAT GRAPHIC ORGANIZER: Government for My Civilization

Step 1: Use Documents A and B to complete this chartCharacteristic of

government to include in my civilization

County who had this characteristic in their

government

Describe why this will be an important part of your

government

Draw a symbol that explains this characteristic

Characteristic 1:

Characteristic 1:

Characteristic 1:

Step 2: Using the three symbol ideas above, create one seal that best shows your government.

Step 3: Write a paragraph that explains your government seal. Be sure to answer the following questions in your paragraph: Why did you choose that specific characteristic of government? Which country or countries had the same idea? How does your seal (made up of your 3 symbols) illustrate (show) the characteristic?



Civilization Seal Name___________________

Step 1: Draw the seal for your civilization in the box below. Make sure it includes symbols from the characteristics you choose for your government.

Step 2: Describe your seal that you created and how it shows the type of government you will have for your civilization.



PAT Score FormTeacher: ______________________ Unit: __________________ Date: ______________________

Student NameContent Basics Analysis Application Communication x2

Total4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1



Sources for Images

Red CrossAppia, Louis and Dufour, Henri The Red Cross, 1864. Wikipedia.com

Peace Signshttp://www.globalcalendar.info/september-21-international-day-of-peace/Sept 21, 2012, accessed august 2, 2015.

Recycling Symbol (public domain)Anderson, Gary. Recycling Symbol. 1970. Wikipedia.com

Virginia State SealCharles Keck. The Seal of The Commonwealth of Virginia. 1950. Wikipedia.com
