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Student Page

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Explanation of Task:
Have you ever wanted to be an inventor and create your very own product? Well, here is your chance. From a collection of old tools, cooking utensils, or car parts, select one object that captures your interest and attention. Brainstorm a new use for the object, and then use a digital camera to photograph your invention in use. Next, create a newspaper article or advertisement that tells others about your unique invention. You may want to include in your article reasons that others should try your product or invention. For example, you could write about an interview with a person(s) who have tried your product and love it. Be creative! Finally, display your edited newspaper article and photographs on a web page for all to view and enjoy.

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Citing Online Sources:
While engaging in the Modern Fashion and Invention Activity, it is acceptable to borrow images and ideas from various web pages; however it is imperative that you cite all information received from online sources. Use the following example to give credit to others for their original images and ideas.

Author, A.A. (Date of Publication or Revision). Title of Full Work (Online). Available: Full Web Address. (Date of Access).

Rubric For Grading:

Requirements One Point Two Points Three Points

Cooperative Group Work Does not participate with group members in brainstorming ideas for inventions or in taking digital photographs of inventions Offers some help in brainstorming ideas and in taking digital photographs, but is not actively involved in group planning Engages fully in group brainstorming, and offers ideas and suggestions for inventions and digital images

Newspaper Article and Digital Photographs Does not create a newspaper article, or creates an article with no digital images; many grammar and spelling flaws Creates a newspaper article that contains little detail or unclear digital photographs; includes some grammar and spelling flaws Well written newspaper article, supported with rich detail and clear digital images; no grammar and spelling flaws

Web Page Construction Does not construct a web page, or constructs a web page that does not meet minimal expectations Constructs a web page that has problems with organization and technical issues Constructs a well organized web page that illustrates technical understanding and innovative design

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Requirements	One Point	Two Points	Three Points
Cooperative Group Work	Does not participate with group members in brainstorming ideas for inventions or in taking digital photographs of inventions	Offers some help in brainstorming ideas and in taking digital photographs, but is not actively involved in group planning	Engages fully in group brainstorming, and offers ideas and suggestions for inventions and digital images
Newspaper Article and Digital Photographs	Does not create a newspaper article, or creates an article with no digital images; many grammar and spelling flaws	Creates a newspaper article that contains little detail or unclear digital photographs; includes some grammar and spelling flaws	Well written newspaper article, supported with rich detail and clear digital images; no grammar and spelling flaws
Web Page Construction	Does not construct a web page, or constructs a web page that does not meet minimal expectations	Constructs a web page that has problems with organization and technical issues	Constructs a well organized web page that illustrates technical understanding and innovative design