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Pangaea Research Rubric

The students will individually research a theory about Pangaea. They will analyze how it was formed and split apart. The project must include a map and illustration of the supercontinent. Write a paragraph summarizing the theory. This project should have a cover.

Rubric Code: CXXX33W

By JenT719

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Project

Grade Levels: K-5

Research Pangaea Project
	4 - Above Grade Level 0 pts	3 - At Grade Level 0 pts	2 - Approaching Grade Level 0 pts	1 - Below Grade Level 0 pts
Project Content	4 - Above Grade Level The project includes a map, illustration, cover, and paragraph summarizing the theory. The project is creative, clear and concise.	3 - At Grade Level The project includes a map, illustration, cover, and paragraph summarizing the theory; however, it is not well-organized.	2 - Approaching Grade Level Does not have all of the relevant information of the project. There is not enough information presented. Information is presented in an unorganized fashion.	1 - Below Grade Level The project is lacking in elements required. There are many gaps in information presented.
Work Quality/Effort	4 - Above Grade Level The work done exceeds all expectations and shows that the learner is proud of his/her work. The effort that was put into this task is the best it can be by the learner.	3 - At Grade Level The work was done with good effort that shows what the learner is capable of. It is evident that time was put into this poster and presentation.	2 - Approaching Grade Level Work is done with fair effort, but the quality is still not what the learner is capable of. It is evident that the work was rushed.	1 - Below Grade Level Work is done with little effort, quality is not what the learner is capable of. It is evident that the work was rushed and little time was spent on the final product. Work is incomplete.
Focus/Organization	4 - Above Grade Level Paragraph begins with a topic sentence that restates the issue. Organization is structured clearly, and is easy to understand. Ideas are fully developed with a sense of completeness.	3 - At Grade Level Paragraph begins with a topic sentence that restates the issue. Organization is structured and understandable. Ideas are developed.	2 - Approaching Grade Level Paragraph begins with a topic sentence that restates the issue. Organization is unclear. Ideas somewhat address the topic.	1 - Below Grade Level Paragraph doesn't restate the issue. Organization is unclear and difficult to follow. Ideas do not address the topic.
Sentence Structure/Conventions	4 - Above Grade Level Sentence structure is correct and effective. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization is correct.	3 - At Grade Level Sentence structure is correct and effective. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization is mostly correct.	2 - Approaching Grade Level Sentence structure has errors. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization has occasional errors.	1 - Below Grade Level Sentences have errors, fragments, and run-ons. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization has mistakes.

Keywords:

Social Studies Pangaea Research

Subjects:

Social Sciences

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Project

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