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Indigenous Latin America Indigenous Latin America Indigenous refers to people who lived in a region or country before colonization or other groups became dominant. Indigenous peoples have a strong connection to the land and natural resources, and have their own distinct cultures, languages, and beliefs. Rubric Code: F24B4A7 By DianaSmith Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Using GRAPES Criteria that will be used to analyze knowledge of the acronym GRAPES
	Unsatisfactory Effort required 12 pts	Needs Improvement Effort attempted 14 pts	Meets Proficiency All requirements met. 16 pts	Exceeds Expectations Excellent work! 20 pts
Geography Where is this region located? What form of transportation do they use in this region? * What is one geographical feature or landform?	Unsatisfactory Incorrect or missing geographical information.	Needs Improvement Information as to geography is vague. Only one feature of geography is discussed.	Meets Proficiency Information as to geography is clear and includes general examples. More than one feature of geography is discussed.	Exceeds Expectations Information as to geography is clear and includes specific examples. More than one feature of geograpy is discussed and includes a map.
Religion What are some religious beliefs in this region? Who are the religious leaders? *What animals or shapes are associated with religion in this region?	Unsatisfactory Missing or Incorrect information and/or lack of information.	Needs Improvement Some religious features are indicated. Incomplete information.	Meets Proficiency Religious characteristics of a civilization are indicated.	Exceeds Expectations Additional information of all religious characteristics of a civilization are indicated.
Achievements What significant achievements were made in the history of this region? How did they relate to other civilizations or cultures?	Unsatisfactory Achievements are not listed.	Needs Improvement Achievements are described, but some are missing.	Meets Proficiency Achievements are well defined.	Exceeds Expectations All achievements are define, and relating to other civilizations or cultures.
Economics What economic practices does this region engage in? What key products/items did this region create, grow, or trade?	Unsatisfactory Incorrect information and / or lack of information.	Needs Improvement Some information regarding economics is given. Incomplete information.	Meets Proficiency All areas of economics are covered. Some information / explanation given.	Exceeds Expectations Additional information in all areas of economics are covered. Full and complete information / explanation given.
Social structures What social structures exist? Who benefits and who is harmed by these social structures?	Unsatisfactory Incorrect information and/or lack of information.	Needs Improvement Some information regarding Social structures is given. Incomplete information.	Meets Proficiency Most areas of Social structures are covered. Some information of examples or description given.	Exceeds Expectations Additional information in all areas of social structures are covered. Full and complete information/ description given.
Presentation Presentation to include title page with author's name, introduction, five topics and a conclusion for a total of eight slides. Topics are Olmecs, Toltecs, Zapotecs, Maya and Aztecs.	Unsatisfactory Presentation includes topics only.	Needs Improvement Presentation includes introduction, one to two topics and a conclusion.	Meets Proficiency Presentation includes introduction, three to four topics and a conclusion.	Exceeds Expectations Presentation includes introduction, all five topics and a conclusion.
Visuals Pictures or symbols are used for understanding the presentation.	Unsatisfactory 1-2 relevant pictures or symbols.	Needs Improvement 2-3 relevant pictures or symbols.	Meets Proficiency 4-5 relevant pictures or symbols.	Exceeds Expectations Additional relevant pictures or symbols included in a 9th slide.

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Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social structures

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