Introduction
Virgin Islands Territorial Signs & Symbols
How much do you know about the Virgin Islands Signs & Symbols?
Students in Grade 5 will review the Signs and Symbols of the Virgin Islands. Students will apply existing knowledge to create a presentation to the class and teacher.
Subject: Social Studies
Grade Level: 5
Standards for the lesson : -
1. Students are to be creative and use technology to demonstrate their knowledge of the subject area.
Students will be able to:
a. apply existing knowledge to generate interest in others.
b. use pictures, graphics as much as possible to have the presentation come alive.
c. Integrate visual information (e.g., in photographs, videos, or graphics) with other information in print and digital texts.
Task
The task of this webquest is to design a Powerpoint Presentation that will illustrate your understanding of the culture of the VI through the Territory's Signs and Symbols. You will give a brief explanation of each sign and symbol including a picture or image.
Process
Step 1
Use MS Powerpoint to Construct a Slide Show
Step 2
Create a Title Page with the Name of the Presentation and your name.
Step 3
Use pictures from the website given or using www.google.com to search for pictures or images of the Territorial Signs and Symbols.
Step 4
After completing Presentation, be sure to Practice what you will say to the class. Be prepared.
Step 5
Presentation Day! Address the class, not the screen making sure to give eye contact. You have spent time to create a beautiful slide show, therefore be sure to impress!
THE TERRITORIAL SIGNS AND SYMBOLS OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
National Flagational Flag
The Union Jack is the National Flag of the United Kingdom. The Flag combines the crosses of three countries united under one Sovereign: the Kingdoms of England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
The National Anthem
"God Save the Queen" - The National Anthem dates back to the eighteenth century.
Territorial Flag
The Territorial Song
"Oh Beautiful Virgin Islands" -The Territorial Song was officially adopted by the House of Assembly on the 24th July, 2013.
Territorial Badge or Coat of Arms
The Territorial Badge of the Virgin Islands is the "Vigilate" and the wreath. The Coat of Arms depicts St. Ursula, framed by her 11 oil lamps which represents her 11,000 virgins. The word "Vigilate" is latin for Be Watchful.
Territorial Flower
The Territorial Flower of the Virgin Islands is the White Cedar Flower.
Territorial Tree
The Territorial Tree of the Virgin Islands is the White Cedar Tree. The White Cedar is a native Tree to our islands.
Territorial Dish
The Territorial Dish of the Virgin Islands is Fish and Fungi. Our forefathers were fishermen and therefore our main staple was fish. This can be prepared with wither a mayonnaise or butter sauce.
Territorial Dress
On July 24, 2012, the Territorial dress of the Virgin Islands was officially adopted by the House of Assembly. At the heart of the Territorial dress, is the Virgin Islands Print or Territorial Print which depicts unique aspects of our culture: The turtle dove, and the Virgin Islands sloop along with the islands of the Virgin Islands and our name represented in the cloth. The print has been created in white, blue and red fabric.
Territorial Colours
The following colours have been chosen to represent various aspects of the Virgin Islands and its people. The Territorial colours are:
Yellow – Representing the rising sun
Green – Representing our verdant hills
Blue – Reflecting our beautiful Caribbean Sea
White – Reflecting our beaches
Red – Representing the feisty nature of Virgin Islands
Territorial Gift,
The Territorial Gift is called the Sloop.
Territorial Bird
The Territorial Bird of the VI is called the Turtle Dove
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Websites
Evaluation
Evaluation
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Content |
Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information making it difficult to follow. |
Content is somewhat organised and audience is following along. |
Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can easily follow. |
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Eye Contact |
Student reads with no eye contact |
Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of presentation |
Speech is memorized and notes are hardly, if at all, used |
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Slide Creation |
Presentation is unorganized. Tools are not used in a relevant manner. |
Presentation flows well. Some tools used to show acceptable understanding. |
Presentation flows well and logically. Presentation reflects extensive use of tools in a creative way.. |
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Elocution/ Voice Skills |
Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear |
Student’s voice is low-medium, incorrectly pronounces some terms, audience still has some difficulty hearing presentation |
Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation |
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Slide Transitions/ Pictures Graphics Images |
No Images , animations, transitions, graphics used |
Some images, transitions, animations were used |
Very good use of graphics, images, transitions, animations etc. |
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Total Score |
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Conclusion
Hope that this WebQuest was able to impart knowledge not only to the students but to others who now are able to learn about the Culture of the Virgin Islands.
