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Underground Railroad Quilt Block 
Students individually design a quilt block that once completed will be joined with others in a group to create an Underground Railroad quilt or the students write a song with symbolism. The blocks or song will give a message to the slaves on the next steps of their journey to freedom.
Rubric Code: MC2X4W
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Undergound RR Quilt Block or Song
This rubric is for a group project using symbols to help slaves find freedom.
 

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Collaboration

Working with small student groupings based on where their quilt square falls in the final design.

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No teamwork shown with other students working on quilt squares or song around the student.
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Little teamwork shown with other students working on quilt squares or song around the student.
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Worked collaboratively with other students surrounding him or her on the quilt or song. Offered suggestions, if asked.
4

Worked collaboratively with other students surrounding him or her on the quilt or song. Readily offered help or assistance to those working together with him or her and gave suggestions on additions to the overall quilt or song to make it flow together.
Accuracy

Based on the instructions given, the quilt square or song follows the plan accurately.

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Student did not draw symbols for the quilt square or help write lyrics for the song.
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Student put little effort into drawing accurate symbols or lyric writing for the Underground Railroad quilt square or song.
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The student has accurately represented the symbols on his or her quilt square or song and has followed instructions.
4

The student has accurately represented the symbols on his or her quilt square or song and has followed all instructions.
Participation

Discussion regarding the symbols and their representation on the quilt.

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Student did not share or comment upon any ideas.
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Student sat quietly and watched while other students actively shared ideas.
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Student shared an idea with the whole group, small group or individual partner.
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Student actively participated in the group discussion and worked to help others in the small group or with an individual partner.



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