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Model Building - Pioneer House 
Students must use class time and the materials provided, to build a log cabin resembling those from pioneer times. They have previously completed a worksheet based on the pioneer home building.
Rubric Code: KXA2866
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Pioneer Homestead
Build a model
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Materials & Size

Using the materials provided, build a cabin.

Poor

The building is made of one material, with no details to resemble a pioneer homestead.
Fair

The building is made of a number of materials to resemble a pioneer homestead such as: craft/popsicle sticks, plasticine, cardboard, toothpicks and glue.
Good

The building meets all previous criteria and it has a roof and walls.
Excellent

The building has a roof, walls, windows and a door, is made of a number of the previously listed materials, and has excellent proportion.
Construction

Students gain points for completion, and by adding details.

Poor

The building does not appear sturdy.
It is incomplete.
Fair

The building is: somewhat sturdy, and has details drawn on.
Good

The building is: sturdy, and uses a number of different materials to add detail. It somewhat resembles a pioneer homestead.
Excellent

The building is: sturdy, has cut out windows, one interior wall, and a cut out door/a door made of unique materials. The building clearly resembles a pioneer homestead.
Time Management

Use of class time to complete pioneer homestead

Poor

Students are frequently off task during class time. They did not complete their pioneer homestead in the time provided.
Fair

Students are sometimes on task and managed to mostly complete their pioneer homestead.
Good

Students are consistently on task throughout class time, and completed their pioneer homestead.
Excellent

Students are on task consistently during class time, and has taken extra effort to complete this task well. All group members got along during the construction of project.





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