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Commemorative Postage Stamp Activity
In this activity you will create a commemorative stamp for the following
Era or Event: _______________________________________________
Either on the computer or using the provided card stock, create a stamp
that exemplifies or pays homage to the assigned era or event. Examples of
such stamps are on the back of this page. Your stamp can illustrate a com-
bination of parts or focus on a singular memorable event. If you focus on
a particular person, your stamp must illustrate characteristics, accom-
plishments, or moments that define that individual. Please refer to this
site when referencing the elements of a stamp
http://www.stampworld.com/en/articles/postage-stamp-design/
The list of things you cannot do are as follows:
-No Stick figures
-Text cannot be no more than 25% of the usable space
-If creating this on the computer you may need to be aware that simp-
ly copying and pasting associated elements does not satisfy the creative
element of this activity. You will be asked to explain your placement and
usage.
-If using the computer, you must cite your sources and share your
stamp with me so that I may print it.
-Keep in mind the purpose of the activity: Create and Commemorate
the era or event.
Commemorative Stamp Activity Rubric
______ / 20 Excellent 4 Points
Good 3 Points
Fair 2 Points
Poor 1 Point
Subject Relevance The drawings or graphics
are related to the topic
and easily recognizable
The drawings or graphics
are related to the topic
and fairly recognizable
The drawings or graphics
are related to the topic but
had to explained
The drawings or graphics
are not related to the topic
Use of Class Time Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done and never distracted others
Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others
Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others
Historical Accuracy
and Relevance
The stamp is completely accurate and relevant to the era or event
A few elements included are historically inaccurate or do not relate to the era or event
Several elements included are historically inaccurate or do not relate to the era or event
The stamp is completely inaccurate or does not relate to the era or event
Stamp Elements All 4 stamp elements are
included
Only 3 stamp elements are
included
Only 2 stamp elements are
included
Only 1 stamp element is
included
Design Attractiveness
and Originality
The design project is excep-tionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neat-ness. It also reflects an ex-ceptional degree of stu-dent creativity
The design project is attrac-tive in terms of design, lay-out, and neatness. It also reflects student creativity
The design project is ac-ceptably attractive but shows elements of disor-ganization and sloppiness. Design is a reapplication of other ideas and does not reflect original ideas
The design unattractive and distractingly cluttered. The graphic work shows no original thought or idea.