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La Pascua Traditions Documentary

Grade 10Foreign Language2 days

This 10th-grade foreign language project engages students in creating a documentary that explores the diverse cultural practices and religious significance of La Pascua across various countries, while comparing them to Easter traditions in the United States. Students begin with immersive entry events like a VR experience and 'Travel Passport' simulations to spark interest. Through the 'Tradition Treasure Hunt,' students research La Pascua in three distinct countries, creating a portfolio that documents their findings. They then analyze and compare these traditions to U.S. Easter celebrations using a comparison chart. The project emphasizes cultural understanding, comparative analysis, and collaborative skills, with a comprehensive rubric assessing their final documentary and research quality.

La PascuaDocumentaryCultural TraditionsComparative AnalysisReligious SignificanceEasterForeign Language

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we create a documentary that effectively explores and presents the diverse cultural practices and religious significance of La Pascua across different countries, while also comparing these celebrations to Easter traditions in the United States?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

What is the religious significance of La Pascua and how is it reflected in different cultural practices around the world?
How do various cultures celebrate La Pascua, and what unique traditions can be identified?
In what ways do the celebrations of La Pascua in different countries differ from or resemble the Easter celebrations in the United States?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will be able to identify and describe the religious significance of La Pascua in at least three different cultures.
Students will research and present various cultural traditions of La Pascua from at least three different countries, illustrating similarities and differences.
Students will create a documentary that compares La Pascua traditions with Easter celebrations in the United States, highlighting at least three key points of comparison.

Custom Religious and Cultural Standards

CULT-101

Primary

To understand the religious significance of La Pascua.Reason: The project involves creating a documentary that delves into the religious aspects of La Pascua, aiming to build a deep understanding among students.

CULT-102

Primary

To explore cultural traditions and customs related to La Pascua.Reason: The project requires students to investigate and present the various cultural traditions associated with La Pascua from different countries.

CULT-103

Primary

To learn about celebrations of La Pascua and compare to Easter in the United States.Reason: One of the essential questions involves comparing La Pascua traditions to those of Easter, directly aligning with this standard.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Easter Around the World VR Experience

Immerse students in a Virtual Reality journey showcasing La Pascua celebrations across different nations, allowing them to witness narratives and scenes first-hand, promoting inquiry into the diversity of Easter customs.

A Passport to La Pascua

Provide students with a simulated 'Travel Passport' that includes mysterious stamps and clues from various countries celebrating La Pascua, sparking curiosity to decode the cultural stories and traditions behind each stamp.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

Tradition Treasure Hunt

Students embark on a research journey to uncover and document La Pascua traditions in three different countries. This initial activity aims to build foundational knowledge by diving deep into the religious and cultural significance of these celebrations.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Choose three countries that celebrate La Pascua with unique traditions.

2. Conduct online research to gather in-depth information about the religious significance and cultural customs of La Pascua in each chosen country.

3. Use a provided template to organize findings, focusing on key traditions, religious aspects, and any notable symbols or rituals.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed research portfolio that lays out the religious and cultural traditions of La Pascua in three different countries.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CULT-101 and CULT-102 by deepening understanding of religious significance and exploring cultural traditions.

Activity 2

Celebration Comparison Chart

In this activity, students analyze the differences and similarities between La Pascua and Easter in the United States. Through this comparison, students will develop insights into how cultural contexts influence celebrations.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Review your Tradition Treasure Hunt portfolio and gather any additional information needed on Easter celebrations in the United States.

2. Create a Venn diagram or comparison chart to document contrasts and convergences between La Pascua traditions in the researched countries and Easter in the United States.

3. Identify at least three key similarities and three distinct differences for each country analyzed.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comparison chart or Venn diagram highlighting differences and similarities between La Pascua and Easter traditions.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CULT-103 by directly comparing La Pascua traditions to Easter in the United States.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

La Pascua Documentary Rubric

Category 1

Cultural Understanding and Interpretation

Evaluation of students' ability to identify, understand, and interpret the religious and cultural aspects of La Pascua traditions across different countries.

Criterion 1

Religious Significance Identification

Ability to identify and describe the religious significance of La Pascua in various cultures.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the religious significance of La Pascua in at least three diverse cultures, with comprehensive explanations and nuanced insights.

Proficient

3 Points

Provides a thorough understanding of the religious significance of La Pascua in at least three cultures, supported by clear explanations.

Developing

2 Points

Shows an emerging understanding with basic explanations of the religious significance in a few cultures, but lacks depth.

Beginning

1 Points

Displays initial understanding with minimal explanations of the religious significance, requiring additional guidance and support.

Criterion 2

Cultural Traditions Exploration

Exploration and presentation of various cultural traditions related to La Pascua.

Exemplary

4 Points

Presents an exceptional exploration of cultural traditions from at least three countries, showcasing unique customs with rich detail and creativity.

Proficient

3 Points

Effectively explores cultural traditions from at least three countries, detailing unique customs clearly.

Developing

2 Points

Provides a basic exploration of cultural traditions with some unique customs identified, but lacks thoroughness.

Beginning

1 Points

Identifies few cultural traditions or customs with limited exploration and lacks depth in presentation.

Criterion 3

Comparative Analysis

Ability to compare La Pascua traditions with Easter celebrations in the United States and highlight key similarities and differences.

Exemplary

4 Points

Conducts an insightful comparative analysis with a clear and detailed presentation of at least three similarities and differences per country, demonstrating advanced critical thinking.

Proficient

3 Points

Performs a solid analysis with clear documentation of at least three key similarities and differences per country.

Developing

2 Points

Analyzes with some details on similarities and differences but lacks clarity and depth in documentation.

Beginning

1 Points

Provides an initial comparison with minimal identification of similarities and differences, requiring more support.

Category 2

Research and Evidence

Assessment of research process and the quality of evidence used in presenting information.

Criterion 1

Research Depth and Breadth

Quality and depth of research conducted on La Pascua traditions across different countries.

Exemplary

4 Points

Utilizes a wide range of reliable sources, integrating comprehensive evidence in the analysis and presentation of La Pascua traditions.

Proficient

3 Points

Uses multiple reliable sources, providing clear evidence throughout the analysis and presentation.

Developing

2 Points

Employs limited sources, offering some evidence, but lacks depth in research and integration.

Beginning

1 Points

Relies on few or unreliable sources, presenting minimal or insufficient evidence.

Criterion 2

Organizational Structure

Organization and clarity of presented content in both research portfolios and final documentary.

Exemplary

4 Points

Exhibits a clear and logical organizational flow with creative presentation, greatly enhancing understanding.

Proficient

3 Points

Presents content with a logical structure that effectively communicates information.

Developing

2 Points

Displays a basic organizational structure that communicates some information effectively.

Beginning

1 Points

Lacks clear structure, resulting in difficulty understanding the presented content.

Category 3

Collaborative Skills

Evaluation of students' ability to work collaboratively in the research and documentary creation processes.

Criterion 1

Team Contribution

Level of contribution to team efforts during research and documentary creation.

Exemplary

4 Points

Consistently leads and contributes to team efforts, facilitating collaboration and innovative approaches.

Proficient

3 Points

Effectively contributes to team activities and discussions, supporting collaboration efficiently.

Developing

2 Points

Participates in team activities with varying levels of contribution, needing occasional guidance.

Beginning

1 Points

Provides minimal contribution to team efforts and needs significant support for engagement.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

How has your understanding of La Pascua's religious significance and cultural traditions evolved through this project?

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Question 2

Which La Pascua tradition did you find most fascinating and why?

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Question 3

After comparing La Pascua traditions with Easter in the United States, what new insights have you gained about cultural celebrations?

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