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Unit 1: Geography/Map Project 
Map Project
Specific Expectation: Students will create sketch maps to show the relative positions of places; use shading/color to indicate variations in characteristics; construct and read a wide variety of maps for specific purposes; use appropriate vocabulary to describe their inquiries/observations.
Rubric Code: HA8X54
By tdahms
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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I can model the characteristics of a map by creating a map of a location of my choice independently.
  Superior

(N/A)

Adequate

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Minimal

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Incomplete

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Required Parts of Map

Compass Rose, Legend, Scale, Title, Theme
Superior

All required parts of the map are visible, clearly labeled and creatively named.
Adequate

4 of the required parts of the map are visible and clearly labeled.
Minimal

3 required parts of the map are included.
Incomplete

Required parts of the map are not included.
Additional Parts of the Map

Cities, landmarks, names of important features, capital city.
Superior

All additional items are included, labeled and creatively named.
Adequate

Some additional items are included and clearly labeled.
Minimal

Few additional items are included.
Incomplete

Additional items are not included.
Neatness/Spelling

Superior

All of the labels or features can be read easily. All of of the words on the map are spelled correctly.
Adequate

Most of the labels or features can be read easily. 1-2 words on the map are spelled incorrectly.
Minimal

Some of the labels or features can be read easily. 3-4 words on the map are spelled incorrectly.
Incomplete

Few of the labels or features can be read easily. 5+ words on the map are spelled incorrectly.
Creativity/Colour and Shading

Design, Layout and Presentation
Superior

Superior creativity and effort is shown in project map. Student uses consistent shading to show all of the differences in information. All features are colored completely.
Adequate

Good creativity and effort is shown in the project map. Student uses shading to show most differences in information. Most features are colored completely.
Minimal

Some creativity and effort shown in project map. Student uses shading to show some differences in information. Some features are colored.
Incomplete

Limited creativity and little effort
Student does not use shading to show differences in information. Few features are colored.
Map Legend

Superior

A map legend is located on my map containing 10-12 symbols that are clearly colored and labeled.
Adequate

A map legend is located on my map containing 7-9 symbols that are colored and labeled.
Minimal

A map legend is located on my map containing 4-6 that are clearly colored and labeled.
Incomplete

A map legend is located on my map containing 3 or less symbols that are colored and labeled.
Symbols

Superior

All symbols are located on the map as they appear in the map legend with the appropriate colors.
Adequate

Some symbols are located on the map with the appropriate colors.
Minimal

Few symbols are located on the map.
Incomplete
Compass Rose

Superior

Correctly displayed compass rose with cardinal and intermediate directions.
Adequate

Displayed compass rose with cardinal and intermediate directions.
Minimal

Includes an incomplete compass rose.
Incomplete

Does not include a compass rose.
Due Date

Superior

Project was handed in on time.
Adequate

Project was handed in 1 day late.
Minimal

Project was handed in 2 days late.
Incomplete

Project was handed in 3 or more days late.



Keywords:
  • Developing Map and Globe Skills



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