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Themes of Geography: Island Scrapbook 
Create a Country 5 Themes of Geography
Rubric Code: X453B9
By cbechen
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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5 Themes of Geography Assessment
  No Evidence of Understanding

0

(N/A)

Little Understanding of Expectation

1

1 pts

Some Understanding of Expectations

2

2 pts

Meets Expectations

3

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

4

4 pts

Island Name

Original name for island.
No Evidence of Understanding
Little Understanding of Expectation

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

Title can be read from 4 ft. away and describes the content well.
Meets Expectations

Island name is
Exceeds Expectations

Island name is creative and original.
Attractiveness

Neat and legible.
No Evidence of Understanding
Little Understanding of Expectation

The brochure is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Some Understanding of Expectations

The brochure is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.
Meets Expectations

The brochure is attractive in terms of design, creativity and neatness.
Exceeds Expectations

The brochure is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, creativity, and neatness.
Graphics - Relevance

Pictures/drawings
No Evidence of Understanding
Little Understanding of Expectation

Graphics do not relate to the topic.
Some Understanding of Expectations

All graphics relate to the topic.
Meets Expectations

All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand.
Exceeds Expectations

All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.
Location

Absolute Location and
Relative Location of Island
No Evidence of Understanding
Little Understanding of Expectation

Several required elements were missing.
Some Understanding of Expectations

Created a map of island showing its absolute and relative location in the world. Map includes natural features such as mountains, rivers, etc.
Meets Expectations

Detailed map of island showing its absolute location in the world and it's relative location in relation to continents, oceans, etc. Map includes natural features such as mountains, rivers, etc. and man-made features such as major cities and highways.
Exceeds Expectations

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional detailed information.
Place

Physical and Human Characteristics of Island
No Evidence of Understanding
Little Understanding of Expectation

Several required elements were missing.
Some Understanding of Expectations

Described and illustrated island's characteristics, including the people and their cultures and traditions, and communities.
Meets Expectations

Described/illustrated island's characteristics, including the people, their cultures and traditions, and communities. Descriptions of unique physical features and climate are also included.
Exceeds Expectations

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional detailed information.
Region

No Evidence of Understanding
Little Understanding of Expectation

Several required elements were missing.
Some Understanding of Expectations

Illustrated your island's region including characteristics of climate and vegetation (grassland, desert, rainforest, etc.)
Meets Expectations

Described and illustrated island's region including characteristics of climate and vegetation (grassland, desert, rainforest, etc.) Described and illustrated your island's religions and political structures, such as villages, cities, counties, etc.
Exceeds Expectations

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional detailed information.
Movement

No Evidence of Understanding
Little Understanding of Expectation

Several required elements were missing.
Some Understanding of Expectations

Described and illustrated your island's modes of transportation, and major imports and exports.
Meets Expectations

Described and illustrated island's kinds of transportation and its major imports and exports. Included the ways in which people communicate (move ideas).
Exceeds Expectations

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional detailed information.
Human-Environment Interactions

No Evidence of Understanding
Little Understanding of Expectation

Several required elements were missing.
Some Understanding of Expectations

Described and illustrated how the people have changed the landscape to suit their needs, including farming, hunting/fishing, and raising livestock.
Meets Expectations

Described and illustrated how the people have changed the landscape to suit their needs, including farming, hunting/fishing, and raising livestock. Included the building of roads, industries, and homes.
Exceeds Expectations

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional detailed information.
Use of Class Time

No Evidence of Understanding
Little Understanding of Expectation

Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.
Some Understanding of Expectations

Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Meets Expectations

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

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



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  • social studies, 5 themes of geography


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