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Human Rights and the UN Millennium Development Goals Problems “Here”/Problems “There” Grade 8 SSL Project Directions– Julius West MS CHALLENGE Become a human rights advocate by creating a product that will raise awareness and persuade others of the importance of your selected topic. Due Date/Deadline

Inquiring and  Select one of the five UN Millennium Development Goals Analyzing (MDG) from the list on the next page  Research information from the suggested resources to complete the attached graphic organizer (blue sheet) Developing Ideas  Your goal is to be an advocate for a human rights issue by creating a product that will raise others’ awareness of your topic.  Choose the product from the list on the next page that will be the best choice to achieve your goal.  Identify the steps you will need to take to complete your product/manage your time and record them on your pink Proposal Sheet.  Follow the Evaluation Criteria for your selected product and complete the white Design sheet before you begin your final product  Manage your time to complete the assignment Creating the  Remember that your goal is to be an advocate, so develop Solution your product – using the following guidelines o Use techniques to get the listener’s attention o Provide accurate information o Provide persuasive information o Check spelling, grammar, punctuation  Make adjustments as needed  Monitor the quality of your work Evaluating  Present your product to at least 3 people (2 adults and 1 peer). Judge the effectiveness of your presentation and product by having the listeners complete your green feedback sheet.  Complete the yellow student reflection sheet Assessment MYP Technology Design Cycle Rubric MYP Humanities Rubric Reminders  You MUST complete this project in order to earn your 10 SSL hours  You must turn in: o Your product o Completed blue graphic organizer o Completed white design sheet o Completed green feedback sheet o Completed yellow reflection sheet o MYP Technology Design Cycle/Humanities Rubrics – to be completed by your teacher