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Design Your Own City: Map project 
You will create a map of your own city, using what you have learned from the maps we have studied. Your city must include: parallel and perpendicular streets, a public gathering area (park or forum), and buildings for specific purposes (business, government, housing, education, and community care). Be creative! Remember, the emphasis is on PLANNING.
Rubric Code: VX53C98
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Included and Well Done

10 pts

Included

5 pts

Not Included

0 pts

City Name and Students' names

Included and Well Done

The city has a name. Students' names are written on the lower right hand corner of the map.
Included

The city does not have a name or the students' names are missing.
Not Included

The city does not have a name. Students' names are missing.
Key

Included and Well Done

Map contains a key or labels for ALL buildings
Included

Map contains a key or labels for SOME buildings.
Not Included

Map does not feature a key or labels.
Requirements

Included and Well Done

The map includes ALL required components (Some additional components as well).
Included

Map features SOME required components (10 components or less)
Not Included

Map features VERY FEW (5 or less) of the required components.
City Services

Included and Well Done

Services that are necessary to run a city are complete, present, and ideally located.
Included

Services that are necessary to run a city are present, a few are missing, not ideally located.
Not Included

Services that are necessary to run a city are not present.
Presentation

Included and Well Done

Each group member participates in the presentation and gives a reason why YOUR town is the best place to live.
Included

Not all group members participate. No reasons are given in favor of your town.
Not Included

No participation.
Neatness

Included and Well Done

Map is drawn neatly and is easy to navigate.
Included

Map is messy, but can be navigated.
Not Included

Map is very messy, not able to be navigated.





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