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Cultural Identity Poster Project
Unlike many countries, Canada does not have one culture; instead, we have a multicultural,
multiracial character. The purpose of this assignment is to have you research your own cultural
heritage; where your ancestors originated and how, when and why they came to Canada. Your
finished project should be mounted on a regular piece of Bristol board and include the following:
1. A description of your country of origin and the circumstances leading up to your
ancestors’ emigration from that country to Canada (i.e. persecution, famine, lifestyle
change, employment opportunities, etc.). This is the historical aspect of the project.
2. A description of problems encountered after arriving in Canada (language, customs,
climate, financial difficulty, clothing differences, etc.), and how these problems were
overcome. You may need to do some library research if your family can’t provide the
information.
3. A list or description of customs and/or language still used or observed in Canada as part
of your tradition (ceremonies, observed holidays, language used at home, traditional dress
or food, etc.) These can be considered Canada’s links to other countries.
4. Photographs or diagrams of articles that are meaningful to your heritage (designs,
clothing, recipe for traditional food, etc.).
5. A prediction for what parts of your culture that will continue into the future. Will you
learn the language? Will you prepare certain foods (or learn to)? Which of your values
will continue to your own children or family? Which won’t? Why or why not?
You may need to do some research to determine the dates of your ancestors’ arrival to Canada ,
however much information can be gleaned from your parents and grandparents – please ask for
their help! List your sources of information at the bottom right corner of your project.
Below is a checklist for you to follow. Evaluation will be on the basis of the attached rubric.
Overall appearance is neat (title, typed descriptions, diagrams, colour)
Country of origin – description and explanation for emigration
Problems encountered and/or overcome
Description of customs/language still used or observed
Prediction for the future
Pictures/photos/diagrams
List of sources
Parent/Guardian signature at the bottom of this sheet
Rubric attached to the back of the poster
Cultural Identity Project – Assessment Rubric
Below Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Knowledge
Demonstrates
Does not
knowledge of the Demonstrates limited Demonstrates some Demonstrates Demonstrates
demonstrate
components of knowledge knowledge adequate knowledge proficient knowledge
knowledge
culture
Demonstrates
Does not
knowledge of the Demonstrates limited Demonstrates some Demonstrates Demonstrates
demonstrate
concept of push/pull knowledge knowledge adequate knowledge proficient knowledge
knowledge
factors
Thinking/Inquiry
“Key” person and
Identification of “Key” person country of origin
“Key” person and/or “Key” person and “Key” person and
“key” person and identified, country of identified and
country of origin not country of origin country of origin
description of origin adequately described in detail,
identified identified. clearly described.
country of origin described use of appropriate
visuals
Both push and pull Accurate factors are
Either push or pull Both push and pull
Description of push Factors not included factors included, may included, and are
factors have not been factors are included
and pull factors or inaccurate be inaccurate or described or
included in report and are accurate.
inappropriate illustrated in detail
Problems and
Problems faced are
Identification of Problems and Problems identified solutions clearly
No problems or unclear and/or
problems faced and solutions are and solutions clearly identified,
solutions identified solutions are not
solutions identified. explained explanation of
identified
adaptations included
Communication
Title included, not Title is neat, clear Title is accurate and
Title Clear and Neat No Title included Title included, neat
neat or clear and accurate well formatted.
Numerous sources
Few references A good variety of
Some references used, additional
References properly No references included and/or references included,
included, appropriate investigation is
formatted included incorrect method of correct method of
citations evident; correct
citations citation used.
citations
Appropriate
Formatting of body Little or no Inappropriate use of Appropriate Appropriate
headings, few
of presentation, formatting used, headings, numerous headings, one or 2 headings that stand
spelling or grammar
spelling and frequent spelling and spelling and/or spelling or grammar out, no spelling or
errors. Needs to
grammar grammar errors grammar errors errors grammar errors
revise work.
Excellent use of
Limited or Some use of visuals,
Appropriate visuals Good use of visuals, visuals, well-
inappropriate use of adequate labels, but
labeled and No visuals included labeled, well- referenced, adds to
visuals; poor labels, may detract from
referenced referenced, reader’s
no references main points
understanding
Application
Prediction is well
Prediction included
Prediction is clear, defined, has good
Prediction for future No prediction but is vague or Prediction is clear,
but with limited support, and a clear
of cultural aspects included unclear; limited or no with good support
support cultural direction is
support
described
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