Ms.

Angle (adapted from Ross/Dow)

Socials 8

Name:______________
Block:________

SIMCITY:
World Religion Style
You and your partner(s) have gone out
in search of new lands.
You are a religious group and are
hoping to create a new settlement
based solely on the religion you
support (remember this is just role
play).
The success of your new settlement
will depend on your ability to plan and
create your own city where you and
your religious followers will live.
1. Fact Sheet: A fact sheet
detailing the religion you are
involved in. This sheet has to be
at least one full page in length
and must include:
a. Origins
b. Area of the world it is
practiced
c. Present statistics
Checkpoint #1
d. Major beliefs
e. Symbols and their meanings
f. Sacred writings
g. Place of worship
This fact sheet must have your names and chosen religion on it, and may be
done in point form. Electronic copy available on your Freshgrade account.
Think about website credibility when accessing any online resources
As you use various sources to find your information, you must write them down
for your works cited list.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/
A Place to start
World Book Student through OKM
Library website
2. Works Cited: you will create a works cited list to acknowledge all of the
sources (print and virtual) that you and your group used to find information
about the religion you will be working on for this project.
- You must have at least 3 sources
- It needs to be in the proper format (not just a list of websites and books).
You may use Bib Me through the library website for the correct format.

3. Building Link Document: A document that explains how each building

is linked to the religion of your choosing. These need only to be a
short description (2-3 sentences) for each building, but it is necessary so
the council has an idea of why each building is being built.
There is an electronic copy of this document on your Freshgrade account,
but feel free to create your own template.
Building Link Document Example: In a Jewish settlement there may be a kosher
grocery store, and the group would have to explain the reasons for it being there
in the Jewish religion; or a Rosh Hashanah party store, and the group would
have to talk about the Rosh Hashanah festival and what it means to the Jewish
religion.
Checkpoint #2

4. Planned Map: A rough draft map of the area that includes

a. At least 8 buildings, each has to be tied back to the chosen
religion
b. One central building that signifies what you think is the most
important part of your religion. For most groups this may be the
place of worship, however others might find a different central
building to be more indicative of their religion.
c. Title of your settlement across the top. This is an important part of
the project, the better the name the more likely the council is willing
to accept your proposal be creative!
This should be completed by hand on a separate piece of paper. It must be
handed in as well as a photo uploaded to your Freshgrade account when you
submit Fact sheet, citations and building link documents.
Checkpoint #3

SIMCITY: World Religion Style

Name:__________
Block:_____

Self/Peer Assessment

Considering the following rubric, please rate YOURSELF and YOUR GROUP
MEMBERS. Give each person a mark out of four and provide details as to why
they deserve that mark. This is to be represented on the back of your map.
1
Did nor use class time
to focus on project
and often distracted
others. Hindered
group project during
the development of
presentation.

2
Used some class time
well. There was some
focus on getting the
project done, but
occasionally
distracted others.
Made small
contributions to
development and
presentation of
project.

Name
You:
_____________________

3
Used most class time
well. There was a
focus on getting the
project done, but
occasionally
distracted others.
Contributed to both
the development and
presentation of the
project.

Mark out of 4

4
Great focus on getting
the project done and
did not distract others.
Contributed
significantly to the
development and
presentation of the
project.

Why?

Group member:
______________________
Group member:
______________________

Complete the following as a self-assessment of your individual presentation:

Voice

Eye Contact

Wow
I spoke with an
appropriate volume and
speed. I was easy to
understand.
I was prepared (cue
cards, memorization)
and made eye contact.

Individual Work Ethic

/4

Individual Presentation

/4

Good
Most of my speaking
was an appropriate
volume and speed, but
there may have been
moments that were
difficult to understand.
I was able to make
attempts at eye contact,
but I could have done
better.

TOTAL

Needs Work
I spoke to quickly or not
loud enough most of the
time.

I mostly read the

information and rarely
attempted to make eye
contact.

/8

SIMCITY: World Religion Style

Name:__________
Block:_____

Self/Peer Assessment
Religion:_______________________________________

Very Good
Fact Sheet
/4
Planned
Map
/2
Works Cited
/2

Building
Link
Document
/4

Settlement
Map
/8

Full page
Covers all criteria
Exemplary detail

Full page
Covers criteria

Less than a page

Missing some
criteria

Complete

Incomplete

Not handed in

Complete and in
proper format
Contains at least
three credible
sources

Not handed in

Link between all

buildings and
world religion is
clear
2-3 sentences for
all buildings

Complete, but
may not be in the
correct Format
Contains less
than three
credible sources
Link between
most buildings
and world religion
is clear
2-3 sentences for
most buildings

Link between all

buildings and
world religion is
not clear
Less than 2-3
sentences for
most buildings

8 buildings
Very neat and
colourful
Exemplary
creativity
Central building
Creative name

Presentation is
ready before
class starts

Presentation is
completed, but last
minute preparations
are made during
class

/2

TOTAL

Needs Work

Presentation
Preparation

Well Done

/ 22

8 buildings
Neat and colourful
Creative
Central building
Named
-

Less than 8
buildings
Lacks
organization and
neatness
No central building
Not named
Students are not
ready to present
on the specified
day