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State Float Project 
created by cawoods
Rubric Code: A28445
By cawoods
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric STATE FLOAT RUBRIC
 

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state name and capital

These must be clearly displayed.
3

The state name and capital are displayed with the capital being shown in the CORRECT LOCATION on the state.
2

The state name and capital are displayed, but the capital is not shown in the correct location.
1

Only the state name or capital is displayed.
0

No state name or capital is displayed.
shape

This is to be a 3-D model/shape of the state.
3

State model/shape is 3-D, well done, and shows A GREAT DEAL of creativity. A state only cut out of cardboard or foam board is not counted in this point range.
2

State model/shape has a good design.
1

State model/shape has a fair design.
0

State shape/model is missing or shows very poor effort and/or design.
tourism/points of interest

This shows why people would like to visit here. What will they want to see?
3

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2

Two or more tourist attractions and/or points of interest are shown. Each MUST BE LABELED with the name of the point of interest.
1

Only one tourist attraction or point of interest is shown. Must be labeled.
0

No tourist attraction or point of interest is shown.
symbols

Examples are state flower, bird, tree, insect, etc.
3

Three or more state symbols are represented. Each MUST BE LABELED with what TYPE of symbol it is and the NAME of it.
2

Only two state symbols are represented. Must be labeled with the type and name.
1

Only one state symbol is represented. Must be labeled with the type and name.
0

No state symbols are represented.
famous state natives

Famous people who were born/raised in this state. (Ex. actors, presidents, writers, directors, etc.)
3

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2

Two or more famous state natives are shown. Each MUST BE LABELED with the name and why he/she is important.
1

Only one famous state native is shown. Must label name and importance.
0

No famous state natives are shown.
landforms

Famous landforms such as rivers, mountain ranges, lakes, deserts, etc.
3

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2

Two or more
well-known landforms are displayed. MUST LABEL the name and/or type of landform.
1

Only one well-known landform is displayed. MUST label with name and/or type of landform.
0

No landforms are displayed.
state/region relationship

This relationship is shown on the miniature copy of a map of the US. (map will be provided for you)
3

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2

The state AND region to which the state belongs are COLORED AND LABELED CORRECTLY on the given US map. This means the state is one color, the whole region is another color, and EACH is labeled.
1

The state and region requirement is incomplete. Any included must be labeled.
0

State and region requirement is missing.
flag

The state flag is to be displayed creatively.
3

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2

State flag is creatively and colorfully made. Hand-drawn and colored flags or those that are just printed out in color, WILL NOT fit in this point scale.
1

State flag is colorfully displayed.
0

State flag is missing, has no color, and/or is only printed out.
economy

The economy information explains ways the state brings in money (ex. mining, fishing, oil drilling, farming, etc.)
3

Three or more specific sources of the state's economy are provided. Each MUST BE LABELED with the name and/or description of the source.
2

Only two specific sources of the state's economy are provided. Each must be labeled.
1

Only one specific source of the state's economy is provided. Must be labeled.
0

No sources of the state's economy are provided.
climate

The climate explains what the weather is like over a long period of time.
3

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2

The state climate is WRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS and thoroughly described. Ex. Discuss the seasons, the temperatures, the rainfall, etc.
1

The state climate is only partially described and/or is not written in your own words.
0

The state's climate is not provided.
effort

This is how much time and effort is evident in your final product.
3

Overall OUTSTANDING effort, creativity, and neatness is EVIDENT. You may spend a lot of time on your project at home, but high quality reflecting that time spent must be evident.
2

Overall good effort, creativity, and neatness is evident.
1

Overall fair effort, creativity, and neatness is evident.
0

Overall poor effort, creativity, and/or neatness is evident.
float base

This is the base for holding up and/or displaying your information. (ex. shoebox turned upside-down, cereal box, tissue box, etc.)
3

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2

Base is covered neatly, colorfully, and very CREATIVELY.
1

Base is covered neatly and has a good design.
0

Base is not covered neatly, is not covered at all, or has a design that shows lack of planning.
project due date

3

Project turned in on the given due date. If you are absent on this date, your project MUST be turned in the day you return or you will not receive these points.
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SPECIAL NOTE!
NO OBJECT OR PICTURE MAY BE USED MORE THAN ONCE! For example, an item used for tourism may not also be used for economy.
1

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0

Project was not turned in on the due date.





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