SDIS TASK SHEET

Subject : HISTORY Tick as appropriate ( √)

Year : 8 Mid Term Project

Topic : A Historical Diorama Final Term Project √

Duration: 18/09/23 to 25/09/23 Pair Work √

Teacher : Jayamathi

Project Timeline:
18 – 22 Sept: Working actively on the diorama in class.
25 – 29 Sept: Presentation of the diorama’s theme and details.

Materials
 Shoeboxes or slightly larger box
 Construction paper to design background scene
 Scissors, Markers and/or crayons, tape, thread, string, glue, putty, adhesives
 Construction materials / figures to recreate the scene

Instructions
1. Work in pairs.
2. Select ONE theme: (Refer to Textbook 3 for details)
a. The Kindertransport
b. Pearl Harbour Bombing
c. The story of Berlin Wall
3. Find a box that is suitable. Cover the outside of the box with construction paper.
4. Construct your materials - human and/or animal figures, nature, and furniture for an
interior scene. Use your imagination and relate to the theme!
5. Decide on a background - you can paint or draw your own or use wallpaper or wrapping
paper (or anything else you can find). Decorate the Walls: Most every diorama has three
walls or views, a ceiling or sky and a floor, ground or base. You need to decorate these inside
walls first. Paint them or color them with markers, crayons or paint; cut construction or
other paper to fit on them, and glue that on.
6. Build your diorama working from the back to the front - start with the background, then
place large objects such as trees. The smallest objects should go farthest forward. Use glue
or putty to secure the objects. Objects can be hung from the top using black thread. Tape or
tie the thread to the object and to the box.
7. Attach a title to the box where it can easily be seen.
8. Present your diorama: details of the construction and theme. (25-29 Sept)
Marking Criteria

Quality of the construction: items are neatly trimmed and securely attached to the
1. backing, there are minimal stray marks, smudges or glue stains. 5 marks

Creativity: objects in the diorama reflect an exceptional degree of students’ creativity

2. in the display. 4 marks

Design: objects are an appropriate size and shape; care has been taken to balance
3. the diorama scene. 4 marks

Theme: the items in the diorama have clear connection to the selected theme.
4. *Choose ONE theme from the list provided. 4 marks

Presentation
5. 3 marks
Total 20 marks

Note: This project will be done during class. However, research notes and construction materials
could be prepared prior to class.