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European Exploration Map 
Imagine you are an early European explorer. Create a map of your explorations detailing your stops along trade routes, and drawings of the new technology (at least 3) you used to help you reach your destination. Your drawings should also indicate a description of how to use the instruments.
Rubric Code: H9C3W8
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Total

(N/A)

Ideas/Details/Research

Poor

The ideas used on the map do not make sense. The map does not reflect an understanding the assigned topic nor gives indication of research.

Details given about each stop or destination on the routes are inaccurate.
Fair

Some ideas on the map make sense. The map shows some understanding of the assigned topic, but does not indicated evidence of research.

Some details given about each stop or destination on the routes are inaccurate.
Good

All ideas on the map make sense. The maps shows clear understanding of the topic as well as provide evidence of research.

Details about the stops or destinations are accurate.
Total

/3
Symbols

Poor

The symbols on the map do not match the map key.
Fair

Some symbols on the map match the map key.
Good

All symbols on the map match the map key.
Total

/3
Neatness/Organization

Poor

The map, map key, and symbols are not neat, organized, and/or easy to read.
Fair

The map, map key, and symbols are somewhat neat, organized, and/or easy to read.
Good

The map, map key, and symbols are all very neat, organized, and/or easy to read.
Total

/3
Creativity

Poor

Little to no effort in the creation of the map and drawing of tools. Final product is not what was assigned.
Fair

Final product indicates some effort was used to create the project, but it lacks the evidence of proper planning. Some elements of the project are missing.
Good

Final product indicates, proper planning, clear thought and effort have been used to create the project.
Total

/3
Written Description

Poor

Little or no description of tools used.

Description contains inaccurate details and does not show understanding of topic.

Writing is disorganized and contains multiple errors in spelling and usage.
Fair

Some details are inaccurate. The description indicates some understanding of the topic.

Writing is somewhat disorganized and has a few errors in spelling and usage.
Good

Accurate and detailed description of tools. Description indicates understanding of how the tools were used in the past and how important those tools were.

Writing is organized effectively and has very little to no errors in spelling and usage.
Total

/3
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