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.