All About Me Worksheet

My Favorites

• Favorite subject:
  
  
  

• Favorite hobby:
  
  
  

• Favorite food:
  
  
  

• Favorite book or movie:
  
  
  

My Strengths & Talents

1. I am really good at:
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Something I’m proud of:
   
   
   
   
   
   

My Goals for This Year

• One thing I hope to learn or get better at:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• A personal goal I have for our social studies class:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Fun Facts About Me

• One fun or surprising fact about me:
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Something unique that makes me who I am:
  
  
  
  
  
  

Draw a Self-Portrait

Draw yourself here:

Team Roles Cards

Use these cards to assign clear responsibilities within your tower-building teams. Each role helps the group work efficiently and collaborate effectively.

👑 Leader

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate group discussions
  
• Make sure everyone contributes ideas
  
• Keep the team focused on the plan and timeline
  

🖊️ Recorder

Responsibilities:

• Take notes on your team’s plan and changes
  
• Document key measurements and results
  
• Collect ideas and write them clearly for the group

⏰ Timekeeper

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the time for each phase (planning, building, testing)
  
• Give team time warnings (e.g., 10-minute and 2-minute alerts)
  
• Help the team adjust pace to finish on time

📦 Materials Manager

Responsibilities:

• Distribute and organize all building materials
  
• Ensure supplies (paper, tape, scissors, marshmallow) are used responsibly
  
• Collect materials at the end and return them neatly

Tower Challenge Instructions

Goal

Build the tallest free-standing tower possible that supports a large marshmallow on top.

Materials (per team)

• 20 sheets of plain paper
• 1 roll of tape
• 1 pair of scissors
• 1 large marshmallow

Rules

1. Use only the materials provided.
2. Tower must stand on its own for at least 10 seconds.
3. The marshmallow must rest fully on top—no leaning against walls, tables, or other supports.
4. Teams have exactly 25 minutes: 5 minutes to plan, 15 minutes to build, and 5 minutes to finalize.
5. Clean up all materials and return leftovers to the supply station at the end.

Steps

1. Planning (5 minutes)

• Gather as a team and review your role responsibilities.
• Sketch a quick design or outline steps in your notebook.
• Decide how many paper sheets to use for the base, supports, and tower body.

2. Building (15 minutes)

• Construct your tower according to your plan.
• Test stability as you go—make small adjustments.
• Keep communication open: leader prompts discussion, timekeeper warns of remaining time, materials manager organizes supplies, recorder notes any design changes.

3. Finalize & Prepare (5 minutes)

• Place the marshmallow on top and let the tower settle.
• Ensure the tower can stand unaided for 10 seconds.

Measurement & Testing

1. Bring your tower to the measurement station.
2. Use the ruler or tape measure to record the height from the base to the top of the marshmallow.
3. Record your team’s height on the class chart.

Clean-Up

• Carefully disassemble your tower and return unused materials.
• Wipe down your workspace and put tools back in their bins.

Good luck, and may the best tower win!

Map Analysis Worksheet

Map Type

Identify the type of map you are analyzing (e.g., political, physical, thematic):

Legend and Symbols

1. List three symbols shown in the map legend and explain what each represents:
   Symbol 1: __________ – __________
   
   
   
   Symbol 2: __________ – __________
   
   
   
   Symbol 3: __________ – __________
   
   
   

2. Choose one symbol and describe how it helps you interpret information on the map:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Scale and Distance

3. What is the scale of the map? Write the scale notation (e.g., 1 inch = 10 miles):
   
   
   

4. Using the scale, estimate the distance between two points you select. Indicate the points, show your calculation, and provide your answer:
   Points: __________ to __________
   
   Calculation: __________
   
   Distance Estimate: __________
   
   
   
   
   
   

Patterns and Features

5. Describe one pattern you notice in the distribution of features (e.g., population centers, rivers, elevation):
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

6. Explain how this pattern informs your understanding of the area’s geography or history:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Reflection

7. As a map expert, write one key insight or question you want to share with your jigsaw group:
   
   
   
   
   
   

Map Jigsaw Role Cards

Use these cards to organize responsibilities during both the expert‐group analysis and the jigsaw (home) group sharing. Clear roles help each group run smoothly and ensure all voices are heard.

👑 Facilitator

Responsibilities:

• Guide your group through each step (analysis or sharing)
• Read instructions aloud and remind group of timing
• Encourage everyone to contribute ideas or questions

🖊️ Recorder

Responsibilities:

• Take clear notes on your group’s key findings or discussion points
• Use bullet points or charts to organize information
• Make sure notes reflect everyone’s contributions—label ideas by speaker if helpful

🎤 Reporter

Responsibilities:

• Share your group’s insights with the class or your jigsaw peers
• Highlight the most important symbols, patterns, or conclusions
• Answer classmates’ questions and invite others to add details

⏰ Timekeeper

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the clock during both expert and sharing phases
• Give 5-minute and 1-minute warnings to keep the group on track
• Let the facilitator know when it’s time to move to the next step

Culture Showcase Guidelines

Overview

In this culminating project, your group will create an engaging display that highlights a specific culture or personal tradition. You will combine visuals, artifacts, and a brief presentation to share key elements with our class community.

Objectives

• Celebrate diversity and learn about each other’s backgrounds
• Demonstrate collaboration and clear role contributions
• Practice research, design, and presentation skills

Timeline & Key Milestones

1. Role Assignment & Planning (5 min)
   • Review these guidelines
   • Assign roles using Presentation Role Cards
   • Brainstorm your showcase focus and sketch a layout
2. Creation Phase (20 min)
   • Develop your poster/display with visuals, text, and props
   • Ensure each group member contributes in their role
   • Practice your 1-minute presentation
3. Gallery Walk & Feedback (7 min)
   • Rotate through exhibits (1 min per group)
   • Peers complete the Showcase Feedback Form
   • Collect feedback for reflection
4. Reflection & Closing (3 min)
   • Share surprises or insights as a class
   • Celebrate your teamwork and learning!

Showcase Requirements

• Content: Include at least 3 cultural elements (e.g., food, clothing, symbols, stories, language).
  - Visuals: Use images, drawings, or artifacts to illustrate each element.
  - Text: Write clear labels or short descriptions (1–2 sentences each).
  - Collaboration: Demonstrate that each student’s role contributed to the final product.
  - Presentation: Prepare a one-minute oral summary highlighting your display’s key points.

Assessment Criteria

Your exhibit will be evaluated on the following:

• Accuracy & Depth (25%) — Information is correct and shows understanding.
• Creativity & Design (25%) — Visuals are engaging and layout is organized.
• Teamwork & Roles (25%) — All members participated and fulfilled their roles.
• Presentation Skills (25%) — Clear, confident delivery within time limit.

Materials & Support

• Poster paper or display board
  - Markers, colored pencils, and other art supplies
  - Props or artifacts (if available)
  - Devices for additional research (optional)

Remember: This is a celebration of culture and our classroom community. Have fun, stay organized, and show pride in your collaborative work!

Presentation Role Cards

Use these cards to assign clear responsibilities for your Culture Showcase presentations. Each role helps the group run smoothly and ensures a polished final delivery.

🎤 Presenter

Responsibilities:

• Introduce the showcase topic and group members
  
• Deliver the 1-minute oral summary clearly and confidently
  
• Engage the audience with eye contact and enthusiasm
  

🎨 Designer

Responsibilities:

• Create and organize visuals on the poster or digital slide
  
• Ensure text labels are legible and accurately placed
  
• Incorporate color, images, and artifacts to make the display engaging
  

🔍 Researcher

Responsibilities:

• Gather accurate information about the chosen culture or tradition
  
• Verify facts and prepare brief notes for the presenter
  
• Provide citations or sources if needed for deeper exploration
  

⏰ Timekeeper

Responsibilities:

• Track the time for planning, creation, and presentation phases
  
• Give warnings at 5 minutes and 1 minute to keep the group on schedule
  
• Help the presenter wrap up on time during the gallery walk

Showcase Feedback Form

Group Name: ____________________________

Presenter Name(s): _______________________

1. Something I learned from this showcase:
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. One positive comment or strength I noticed:
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. A question I still have or a suggestion for improvement: