Community Producers Fair: Local Goods Showcase
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we design and organize a Community Producers Fair that highlights the unique goods and services of our local community and educates others on the importance of supporting local producers, while comparing with goods and services from other communities?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- What goods and services are produced in our local community?
- How do the goods and services produced in our community compare to those produced in other communities?
- Why is it important to support local producers and services?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Identify and describe the goods and services produced in the local community.
- Compare and contrast goods and services from the local community with those from other communities.
- Understand the economic impact of supporting local producers.
- Explore the significance of community-based economies.
- Develop organizational and collaborative skills through planning and executing a fair.
Illinois State Standards for Social Studies
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsCommunity Producers Scavenger Hunt
Organize a scavenger hunt where students explore their neighborhoods to identify and document local producers and their offerings. This activity fosters investigative skills and highlights the diversity and uniqueness of community contributions, bridging practical geography with economic concepts.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Impact Storyboards
Students create storyboards to understand the economic impact of supporting local producers, exploring community-based economies.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA completed storyboard illustrating the economic impact of supporting local producers and services.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with SS.EC.1.3 by exploring the significance and economic impact of community-based economies.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioCommunity Producers Fair Assessment Rubric
Understanding of Local Economy
Assesses students' knowledge about local goods and services, and their economic significance.Identification of Local Goods and Services
Ability to accurately identify and describe goods and services produced in the local community.
Exemplary
4 PointsStudent accurately identifies and thoroughly describes a wide range of local goods and services, including lesser-known examples.
Proficient
3 PointsStudent correctly identifies and describes several common goods and services from the local community.
Developing
2 PointsStudent identifies some goods and services but descriptions lack depth or contain minor inaccuracies.
Beginning
1 PointsStudent struggles to identify goods and services and provides minimal descriptions.
Comparison with Other Communities
Ability to compare local goods and services with those produced in other communities.
Exemplary
4 PointsStudent offers detailed, insightful comparisons between local and other communities' products, identifying unique and shared attributes.
Proficient
3 PointsStudent makes clear comparisons, noting major similarities and differences between local and external goods and services.
Developing
2 PointsStudent provides basic comparisons with some similarities and differences identified; may lack depth or clarity.
Beginning
1 PointsStudent's comparisons are superficial or inaccurate, demonstrating little understanding of the concept.
Creative Presentation and Collaboration
Assesses the effectiveness of students' storyboard presentations and collaboration skills.Storyboard Clarity and Creativity
Quality and creativity of the storyboard in depicting the economic impact of supporting local producers.
Exemplary
4 PointsStoryboard is highly creative, clear, and effectively communicates complex economic impacts with engaging visuals and narrative.
Proficient
3 PointsStoryboard is clear, creative, and accurately presents the economic impact with relevant visuals and narrative.
Developing
2 PointsStoryboard displays some creativity and clarity, but may have minor inaccuracies or lack engaging elements.
Beginning
1 PointsStoryboard lacks clarity and creativity, with significant inaccuracies or missing elements.
Group Collaboration
Degree of effective collaboration demonstrated during group activities and presentations.
Exemplary
4 PointsStudent consistently shows leadership, collaborates effectively and positively influences group dynamics resulting in a well-organized presentation.
Proficient
3 PointsStudent collaborates effectively with peers, contributing to a comprehensive group presentation.
Developing
2 PointsStudent participates in group work but may not fully engage or contribute equally to the final presentation.
Beginning
1 PointsStudent shows limited participation or requires assistance to engage in group tasks, affecting the group's presentation quality.