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Your person changed the world as we know it.
Your person changed the world as we know it.
Think about how the accomplishments and contributions of your scientist, engineer, mathematician, or inventor has affected the world as a whole. Your "Significant Contribution" page explored this very concept.
Think about how the accomplishments and contributions of your scientist, engineer, mathematician, or inventor has affected the world as a whole. Your "Significant Contribution" page explored this very concept.
But what if your chosen person had NOT made that contribution?
But what if your chosen person had NOT made that contribution?
How would the world be different today?
How would the world be different today?
You task is to write a story where you describe a world where your chosen person's contribution NEVER HAPPENED!!
You task is to write a story where you describe a world where your chosen person's contribution NEVER HAPPENED!!
The purpose of this activity is to show your understanding of the importance of your chosen person's contribution/s to the world. If you can describe a world without, then you pretty much understand the importance of the contribution.
The purpose of this activity is to show your understanding of the importance of your chosen person's contribution/s to the world. If you can describe a world without, then you pretty much understand the importance of the contribution.
The "A World Without..."Webpage Checklist
The "A World Without..."Webpage Checklist
Header Topic Title
Header Topic Title
You may choose a different header style, such as Banner or Title Only
You must include the title “A World Without…”
Create a Google Doc title "A World without"
Create a Google Doc title "A World without"
Write a 4-5 paragraph expository fiction story.
Include a creative title that begins with “A World Without…”
EX: A World Without...the Story of a World Without E=mc2
Choose a font that is easily read by any visitor to your website.
Typically, websites will use sans-serif fonts (Arial, Calibri, Verdana, etc.)
Click here for details on font types.
Include 2 - 3 images in your Google Doc that relate directly to your writing.
Remember, any image you use must be included in your bibliography.
Change the Share settings
Change the Share settings
In your Google Doc, click the Share button
Click Advanced
Under Private - Only you can access, click Change
(1) Select On - Anyone with the link, and (2) Save.
Embed your Google Doc
Embed your Google Doc
On your webpage, use the Docs tool (under the Insert tab) to embed your story.
Include related images, primary source videos, or graphics: you may include any pictures, primary source videos (ex: an interview with the scientist), or graphics and tables that relate to the scientist
All resources must be included in your bibliography
Other considerations
Thoughtful web design: use different section colors and images in a way that will set your website apart.
Remember: Less is BEST! Your website must be easy to understand and navigate
Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation: your information must be free from spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors
Use the spelling and grammar tools found in Google Docs to help you out
Ask a friend or parent to proofread your work
This writing activity will be scored through the lens of the 7th grade STAAR writing rubric. Please click the link below to view the writing rubric.
This writing activity will be scored through the lens of the 7th grade STAAR writing rubric. Please click the link below to view the writing rubric.
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