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South American Country Poster/Brochure 
Create a Country 5 Themes of Geography
Students design a travel poster/brochure using 5 themes of geography.
Rubric Code: J68X56
By bluelobsta
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric South American Country
5 Themes of Geography Assessment
  Advanced

Includes MORE than what is listed under proficient.

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Does not meet criteria

1 pts

Country Name

Advanced

Title can be read from 6 ft. away and is quite creative.
Proficient

Title can be read from 6 ft. away and describes content well.
Basic

Title can be read from 4 ft. away and describes the content well.
Does not meet criteria

The title is too small and/or does not describe the content of the poster well.
Attractiveness

Is it easily readable? Organized?
Advanced

The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, creativity, and neatness.
Proficient

The poster is attractive in terms of design, creativity and neatness.
Basic

The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.
Does not meet criteria

The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Graphics - Relevance

Does the pictures relate to what is written?
Advanced

All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. You have more than 2 pictures for each theme.
Proficient

All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand.
You have 2 pictures for each theme.
Basic

All graphics relate to the topic. You only have 1 picture for each theme.
Does not meet criteria

Graphics do not relate to the topic. You do not have a picture for each theme.
Location

Advanced

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.
Proficient

You've created a detailed map of your country showing its location in the world. You've included natural features such as mountains, rivers, etc. You've also included man-made features such as major cities and highways.
Basic

You've created a map of your country showing its location in the world. You've included natural features such as mountains, rivers, etc.
Does not meet criteria

Several required elements were missing.
Place

Advanced

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.
Proficient

You've described/illustrated in detail your country's characteristics, including the people and their cultures and traditions, and communities. You've also included descriptions of unique physical features and climate.
Basic

You've described and illustrated your country's characteristics, including the people and their cultures and traditions, and communities.
Does not meet criteria

Several required elements were missing.
Human-Environment Interactions

Advanced

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.
Proficient

You've described and illustrated in detail how the people have changed the landscape to suit their needs, including farming, hunting/fishing, and raising livestock. You've also included the building of roads, industries, and homes.
Basic

You've described and illustrated how the people have changed the landscape to suit their needs, including farming, hunting/fishing, and raising livestock.
Does not meet criteria

Several required elements were missing.
Movement

Advanced

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.
Proficient

You've described and illustrated in detail your country's modes of transportation, and major imports and exports. You've also included the ways in which people communicate (move ideas).
Basic

You've described and illustrated your country's modes of transportation, and major imports and exports.
Does not meet criteria

Several required elements were missing.
Region

Advanced

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.
Proficient

You've described and illustrated in detail your country's region including characteristics of climate and vegetation (grassland, desert, rainforest, etc.) You've also described and illustrated your country's religions, and political structures.
Basic

You've described and illustrated your country's region including characteristics of climate and vegetation (grassland, desert, rainforest, etc.)
Does not meet criteria

Several required elements were missing.
Use of Class Time

Were you (and partner) on task?
Advanced

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.
Proficient

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.
Basic

Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Does not meet criteria

Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.



Keywords:
  • social studies, 5 themes of geography


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