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Crossword Puzzle 
Students will create at least a 15 word crossword puzzle using the vocabulary words for Chapters 1,2,7, and 10. The puzzle must be the student's original work and should include key vocabulary words.
Rubric Code: Y7X95X
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Subject: Geography  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Number of Words

Poor

Puzzle includes less than 8 words.
Fair

Puzzle includes at least 8-10 words.
Good

Puzzle includes at least 12 words.
Excellent

Puzzle includes more than 12 words.
Knowledge Gained

Poor

Student could not easily and correctly define most words used in the puzzle
Fair
Good
Excellent

Student could easily and correctly define all words used in the puzzle
Questions are about the topic

Poor

Questions are not from any chapters we studied
Fair

Questions are from chapters studied but do not make me think
Good

Questions are from chapters studied and most make me think
Excellent

All questions are from chapters studied and they all require me to think
Definitions

Poor

Many definitions are missing or not accurate
Fair

Most definitions are clear and accurate. Some definitions do not fit the context.
Good

Most definitions are clear and accurate. Definitions relate to the context.
Excellent

All definitions are clear and accurate. Definitions relate to the context.
Layout

Poor

Layout does not connect many words OR Words in list do not match words in puzzle
Fair

Layout of puzzle allows for most words to connect across or down. Some words listed do not match the position of the words within the puzzle.
Good

Layout of puzzle allows for most words to connect across or down. Words listed match the position of the words within the puzzle.
Excellent

Layout of puzzle allows for all words to connect across or down.
Words listed match the position of the words within the puzzle.
Hints used correctly

Poor

Came up with less than 10 accurate hints
Fair

Came up with 10 accurate hints
Good

Came up with 11 accurate hints
Excellent

Came up with 12 or more accurate hints
Presentation

Poor

Many spelling and grammar errors. Very messy, rushed through project, not presentable.
Did not work efficiently when time was given.
Fair

A few spelling and grammar errors. Messy, did not put much effort. Did not work efficiently when time was given.
Good

One or two spelling and grammar errors. Neat, obvious much time was spent and much effort made. Worked hard during class time.
Excellent

No grammar or spelling errors. Perfect writing, neat, and presentable.
Worked and used time effectively for entire class period.





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