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Principles of the Constitution Choice Project 
Rubric Code: WX3C5B9
By lstewartems
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Above Target

Student exceeds expectations on assignment

4 pts

On Target

Student meets expectations on assignment

3 pts

Progressing to Target

Student partially meets expectations on assignment

2 pts

Developing

Student does not meet objectives on assignment OR is incorrect in what is included.

1 pts

Content - Identifies principle

1. Your project must clearly identify the principle you chose by name and give a full definition of the principle
Above Target

Student identifies constitutional principle by name and gives a full and complete definition of the principle. Student explains the definition in their own words as well.
On Target

Student identifies constitutional principle by name and gives a full and complete definition of the principle.
Progressing to Target

Student identifies constitutional principle by name or description and gives an acceptable definition of the principle.
Developing

Student does not identify OR does not define the principle in any way.
Content - Principle background

2. Your project must explain IN YOUR OWN WORDS how the principle works AND why it was included in the Constitution. What were the founders trying to stop from happening and how does this principle meet that goal?
Above Target

Student provides an in-depth, accurate description of why the principle was included in the U.S. Constitution. Student's description gives a detailed account of how British colonization effected the development of the U.S. Constitution and the impact of colonial history on the creation of our country.
On Target

Student provides an accurate description of why the principle was included in the U.S. Constitution. Students description cites British colonization as the root of the Constitutional principles.
Progressing to Target

Student describes why the principle was included in the U.S. Constitution.
Developing

Student does not fully explain why the principle was included in the U.S. Constitution.
Content - Principle in action

3. Your project must fully explain at least 3 examples of that principle in action today.
Above Target

Student provides 3 accurate, detailed examples of the principle in action today. Not only does the student describe the 3 examples, but they clearly connect each of examples to the background of the principle and how they address the fears of the founding fathers.
On Target

Student provides 3 accurate, detailed examples of the principle in action today.
Progressing to Target

Student provides 1 - 2 accurate, detailed examples of the principle in action today
Developing

Student provides examples that are not completely explained OR are not applicable to the principle covered by this project.
Mechanics

4. Your project must include proper grammar and mechanics.
Above Target

Student uses proper content vocabulary and appropriate sentence and paragraph structure for their developmental level. There are no spelling or grammar mistakes and the word choice enhances the overall impact of the project.
On Target

Student uses proper content vocabulary and appropriate sentence and paragraph structure for their developmental level. There are no spelling or grammar mistakes.
Progressing to Target

Student uses proper content vocabulary and appropriate sentence and paragraph structure for their developmental level. There are no spelling or grammar mistakes that detract from the overall presentation of the project.
Developing

Student does not use proper content vocabulary where applicable. Student does not use appropriate sentence and paragraph structure for their developmental level. Spelling and grammar mistakes detract from the overall project.
Presentation

5. Your project must be neat and visually appealing.
Above Target

The final product is well constructed and presented in a format acceptable for 8th grade. Student has gone above and beyond to make their project visually appealing and neat. (ex. report covers, inclusion of related images with captions, etc)
On Target

The final product is well constructed and presented in a format acceptable for 8th grade. The overall project is neat and easy to assess
Progressing to Target

The final product is well constructed and presented in a format acceptable for 8th grade. Some areas of the project are disorganized or are messy and hard to assess as a result.
Developing

The final project is not well constructed or not submitted in a format acceptable for 8th grade. Messiness significantly detracts from the legibility and the overall project is hard to assess as a result.




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