Economics Project: Immigrants, Minorities and Women in the American Economy Objective: Research
the historical and contemporary impact of immigrants, minorities
and women on the Group Assignment: Prepare an oral and visual presentation to discuss and show your findings for the group you selected to research. Include your suggestions for ways to provide greater opportunities for this group. Oral: The four to six minute presentation of major findings should include the following information if applicable: why did the group come to the United States, where did they settle, what type of jobs or occupations do they have, income levels, educational backgrounds, contributions to the economy and/or culture of the U.S., challenges they have faced and/or obstacles they have overcome. You must use at least five sources, three of which must be current (last three years.) Visual: The visual presentation showing the information can include one or more of the following: Concept Map, Video/DVD, Skit or Poster. Reminder: Your project should focus on a particular immigrant group or minority. You may work in groups of up to four people. Suggested “roles” for group members include: Leader/Manager, Secretary/Recorder, Spokesperson, Artistic Director. Grading: The project is worth 150 points and five grades. 135 - 150 points = A 120 - 134 points = B 100 - 119 points = C 80 - 99 points = D 79 points or less = F A maximum of 50 points each for the Oral and Visual presentations. 10 points each for the “K-W-L” form and the Five Test Questions*, 25 points for Group Research and Participation and 15 points for Individual Contribution. *At the end of the oral presentation, each group will be required to turn in five potential questions to be used on a classroom test. |
