Sport Project
I learned that swimming in the Olympics have existed around the year 1896 & for women, it has been around 1912. In the Summer Olympics, the rules are chosen by their governing body FINA. FINA also decides what strokes the competitors use.
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Standards
WHST.6-‐12.2
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical
events, scientific procedures/experiments,
or technical processes
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas,
concepts, and information into broader
categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting
(e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables),
and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information
and examples
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify
the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-‐specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and
supports the information or explanation presented
WHST.6-‐12.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,
and style are appropriate to task, purpose,
and audience.
WHST.6-‐12.5
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and
strengthen writing as needed by planning,
revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on
how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
WHST.6-‐12.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing
and present the relationships between
information and ideas clearly and efficient.
WHST.6-‐12.7
Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self generated question), drawing on several sources and generating
additional related, focused questions that allow for
multiple avenues of exploration.
WHST. 6-‐12.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources
(primary and secondary), using search terms
effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source;
and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation. The students will use the Team Handball
study guide as the template and rubric for the sport report.
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical
events, scientific procedures/experiments,
or technical processes
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas,
concepts, and information into broader
categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting
(e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables),
and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information
and examples
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify
the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-‐specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and
supports the information or explanation presented
WHST.6-‐12.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,
and style are appropriate to task, purpose,
and audience.
WHST.6-‐12.5
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and
strengthen writing as needed by planning,
revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on
how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
WHST.6-‐12.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing
and present the relationships between
information and ideas clearly and efficient.
WHST.6-‐12.7
Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self generated question), drawing on several sources and generating
additional related, focused questions that allow for
multiple avenues of exploration.
WHST. 6-‐12.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources
(primary and secondary), using search terms
effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source;
and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation. The students will use the Team Handball
study guide as the template and rubric for the sport report.