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Grade 3-4 Social Studies Research Project 
Grade 2 Social Studies Country Research Project
This rubric was created as a guide for students and parents.
Rubric Code: QX2B449
By jane2frame
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Grade 4 Social Studies
  Level 1

1 pts

Level 2

2 pts

Level 3

3 pts

Level 4

4 pts

Facts and Sources

Level 1

Student displays very few facts, or mostly incorrect facts.
Very few or no examples.
No sources cited.
Categories missing.
Level 2

Student displays facts, mostly correct.
Some examples given.
Student used one or two source only.
Includes 1-2 supporting details in each category.
Some categories are missing.
Level 3

Student displays correct facts and 1 or 2 examples for each category.
Student used 3 sources: internet, article, book.
Includes 3 supporting details in each category.
All categories present.
Level 4

Student displays a variety of correct facts with 2+ specific examples for each.
Student uses 3 or more sources: internet, article and books.
Includes 3+ supporting details in each category.
All categories present and additional information added.
Research and Understanding

Level 1

Student did inadequate research.
Misuse of class time.
Level 2

Student did some research but most information is not in their own words. Information is considered general knowledge with only some supporting evidence.
Occasional misuse of research periods.
Level 3

Student did a lot of research and it is presented in their own words.
Student shows a clear understanding of topic.
Level 4

Student did significant research and it is entirely in their own words. Student demonstrates a deep understanding of their project.
Student develops opinion based on critical thinking/inferencing, and cites clear, supporting evidence.
Conventions and Organization

Level 1

Project has little or no punctuation or spelling.
Little organization of ideas.
Tangential or unfocused.
Level 2

Project has some correct spelling and punctuation.
Ideas in writing somewhat organized.
Occasionally unfocused ideas.
Level 3

Project uses mostly correct spelling and punctuation. Writing style makes topic and/or opinion understandable.
Clear organization and structure.
Good focus.
Level 4

Student has no errors in spelling or punctuation. Writing style adds to the understanding of the topic and/or material. Excellent organization lends to critical focus. Strong sentence fluency. Strong word choice.
Text Features

Level 1

Did not follow directions in template.
Website layout is cluttered or unorganized.
Text features are tangential or inappropriate.
Level 2

Followed some directions in template.
Website needs some organizational improvement. Includes title and some bolded headings.
Level 3

Followed most directions in template.
Website is well organized. Includes title and category headings in bold.
Level 4

Followed all directions in template. Website is very well organized. Includes title and category headings in bold.
Adds extra details for visual interest and appeal.
Media Features

Level 1

Includes less than 2 images per category or inappropriate choice of images.
Does not include all required features: map, graph, video.
Level 2

Includes less than 4 images or images inappropriate to topic category.

Includes some captions.

Includes map without label.
Level 3

Includes 3+ supporting images in each category.
Includes captions for each picture/image.
Includes:
- map of community/region
- population chart or graph
- video
Level 4

Includes 3+ images in each category with captions.
Includes:
- map of region
- population chart/graph
- video or "Vlog"
- adds additional interactive web features such as Survey Monkey, form, poll, Glog, etc.
Persuasive Paragraph/ Report

Level 1

Provides little evidence of critical thinking.
Nonspecific or lack of supporting details.
Does not group on the same topic together.
Does not follow template.
No quotes sited.
Level 2

Nonspecific or few supporting details (0-1).
Groups 1 -2 sentences on the same topic.
No quotes cited.
Level 3

Provides some specific and supporting details
(2-3) per paragraph.
Groups 2-3 sentences on same topic.
1 or no quotes cited.
Level 4

Provides specific and supporting details (3+) in each paragraph.
Groups 3-4 sentences on same topic.
2+ quotes cited.
Provides persuasive argument displaying critical (original) thought.
Strong voice.



Keywords:
  • Grade 3 Grade 4 Social Studies Regions of Canada & Ontario Website Research Report


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