Rubrics for country research project Hand this in with each project to be graded. Country Map 1) The map has a title- and students name is in lower right hand corner 5 2) The map has a legend or key of symbols 5 3) A compass rose to show directions and a scale of distances is included 5 4) The map is drawn by student and is detailed and colored neatly 5) The map is labeled neatly and includes at least ten cities/locations 6) Rivers, lakes, surrounding oceans, and /or surrounding countries have been included 7) Over-all appearance of the map. Quality work is handed in 8) Map is turned in on time Comments: TOTAL 0 15 Country Brochure 1) Page one: right side includes: Country name, graphic, slogan 2) Page one: center includes: your name in text box 3) Page one: left side includes: graphics of country scenery & landscape 4) Page two: right side includes: variety of activities to do in country ex: scuba, wildlife reserve, hiking etc 5) Page two: center travel plan: how to get there: plane, boat, train etc.. Where to stay. Where to eat. How much each of these will cost, what is offered etc,,. ( you can choose to go budget or extravagant or a sample of both) 6) Page two: left side includes: sites of interest. Things you should definitely see while in your country (historical, geographical etc ) 7) Brochure is quality, eye catching, unique work that is fun to read 8) Brochure is handing in on time Comments: TOTAL 0
Famous Person Panel 1) Choose 5 famous people from your country 2) Research and fill out graphic organizer 3) Type information 4) Make and cut out famous people figures 5) Put information on figures & put figures on panel 6) Famous person panel is informative and colored neatly 7) Panel is turned in on time Comments TOTAL 0 Did you know? Pop- up book 1) Minimum of 5 pages 2) At least one interesting fact- tid bit on each page ( min. 3 sentences about fact on page) 3) At least one item placed in a Apop-out@ formation on each page 4) Lots of color, detail & pictures on each page. Color photos only, no black or white photos ( creativity &double mounting used on pages) 5) Information is typed & spelled correctly 6) Cover includes decorative, legible country name and student name in corner 5) Book is handed in on time Comments: TOTAL 0
Section 1: Description Country Report Paragraphs Size Climate Location Population Section is handed in on time Comments TOTAL (about 3-4 paragraphs) 50 Section 2: Physical Features Specifications Possible Student Teacher Land Regions Rivers, lakes, and oceans Plant & Animal life Forests, deserts, mountains, minerals etc.. Section is handed in on time Comments (about 5-8 paragraphs) Section 3: History TOTAL 50 Early History WWI, WWII. Civil Wars, Major Wars Current event ( an event that has happened within the past year) Section is handed in on time Comments (about 5-8 paragraphs) TOTAL 50
Section 4: Political Type of Government Government Leaders Military Section is handed in on time Comments (about 3-4 paragraphs) TOTAL 50 Section 5: Economy Industry Exports & Imports Economic Status Major Trade Partners Section is handed in on time Comments (about 2-4 paragraphs) TOTAL 50 Section 6: Daily Life Education Sports, Activities & Entertainment Clothing (traditional & modern) Normal daily schedule for a student in this country Section is handed in on time Comments (about 5-8 paragraphs) TOTAL 50
Section 7: Cultural Traditions, Customs & Religions Foods Music & Dance Unique facts, places, & Things about country Section is handed in on time Comments (about 5-8 paragraphs) TOTAL 50 Section 8: Introduction & Conclusion Specification Possible Student Teacher Intro: Why you chose this country Intro: An interesting fact, quote, or statement that catches readers attention Conclusion: What you learned about your country Conclusion: How have you thoughts changed (do you like this country more or less after your research?) Have you or would you like to visit this country? Conclusion: What was the most interesting thing you learned about your country? Comments: (one paragraph for intro and one for conclusion) TOTAL 50 I will edit and grade each section as they are due. Students will need to make corrections and save final paragraphs on computer. They will print the corrected paragraphs and put together a finished product for the final report.
Final Written Report 1) Report is typed, Spell check has been used, and all corrections have been made on paragraphs 2) Attractive Cover 3) Title Page ( includes: your name, my name, name of country and date) 4) Report has no more than 40 paragraphs, but no less than 30 paragraphs. Each paragraph needs at least 4 sentences 5) Section Headings ( separating and labeling each section) 6) A drawn illustration of your country s flag is included 7) Bibliography (use the WriteSource examples on pages 230-235) 8) Report is put together in a neat and orderly fashion (report follows above order and has been bond or put in a binder) Comments: TOTAL 0 Country Name Plate 1) Name plate is creative, attractive, & easy to read 50 2) Name Plate fits size requirements (8 in. X 24 in.) 15 3) Medium of choice is durable and holds together well 4) Name plate is handed in on time 15 Comments: TOTAL 0
POWERPOINT Presentations/Oral Report Title page: Country name, Flag, student name & school. Anthem is being played Page 2: Location in world (includes map or identifying graphic) Page 3: History- brief historical facts of interest Page 4: Education-educational facts about country Page 5: Traditional clothing of country Page 6: Unique transportation of county (animals, unique busses, etc) Page 7: Sports/recreation of country Page 8: Interesting facts you want to include about country Page 9: Impact on world (wars, money, food, people etc. What are they known for?) Page : Famous people, include early & adult life & accomplishments Page 11: Cuisine The great and unique food of your country Page 12: Free choice ( Something you found most interesting in your studies that has not been included) Your slide show has at least 5 different transitions Your slide show has at least one image/object per page You have used sound at least 3 times in show Presentation is minutes long (both oral and POWERPOINT together) *PowerPoint is used to help oral report Your presentation and oral report is attention getting and interesting Your oral report is memorized and you have good eye contact You have included visual aids in your oral report Your oral report follows order/outline of presentation and flows well Food sample is brought or dance is taught to class as part of presentation POWERPOINT Presentation is completed on time 40 Oral report is ready and presented on assigned day 40 Comments: TOTAL 500