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Fictional Country Project

Create a website that advertises a fictional country to the American public. The objective is to persuade Americans to visit this country and spend their hard-earned money on all of the adventures offered. In order to make sure your website has all of the required elements, be sure to reference the rubric below.

Rubric Code: F25224B

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Subject: Geography

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Fictional Country
	Below standard 5 pts	at standard 7 pts	Above standard 10 pts
Name of Country	Below standard -Student includes name of country in their website. -Name of country is not very creative or unique, shows little-to-no evidence of thought put into name. and/or - Name of country not provided. -Less than 2 tectonic plates provided -No history or significance of the country's name is included in the website.	at standard -Student includes name of country in their website. -Name of country is creative somewhat unique, shows some evidence of thought put into name. -Briefly tells about the history or significance of country's name.	Above standard -Student includes name of country in their website. -Name of country is creative and very unique, shows a lot of thought put into name. -Briefly tells about the history and significance of country's name.
Map/Local Attractions & Adventure Opportunities	Below standard -Basic map of country is provided.	at standard -Map of country is provided. -Local landmarks (e.g., mountain ranges, lakes, rivers) may be marked on the map. -Locations to be visited (e.g., national parks, amusement parks, museums) may be marked on the map. -Trails for hiking, camping, biking, etc., may clearly marked on the map. -Some effort made to make map neat and balanced.	Above standard -Detailed map of country is provided. - Local landmarks (e.g., mountain ranges, lakes, rivers) are clearly marked on the map. -Locations to be visited (e.g., national parks, amusement parks, museums) are marked on the map. -Trails for hiking, camping, biking, etc., are clearly marked on the map. -Map is neat and well balanced.
Local Accommodations & Products	Below standard -Student includes less than two different types of each accommodation in their website: lodging (e.g., hotels), transportation (e.g., rentals), entertainment, and dining. -Travel considerations are not well planned and do not reflect real life. -Little-to-no details are given on the local products available.	at standard -Student includes more than two different types of each accommodation in their website: lodging (e.g., hotels), transportation (e.g., rentals), entertainment, and dining. -Local products available are highlighted in moderate detail.	Above standard -Student includes more than three different types of each accommodation in their website: lodging (e.g., hotels), transportation (e.g., rentals), entertainment, and dining. -Local products available are highlighted in great detail.
Cultural Information	Below standard -Student includes 1-2 facts about the food, people, art, music, entertainment, traditions, and holiday celebrations of the country in their website. -Student does not include pictures on website, website is not balanced.	at standard -Student includes 3-4 facts about the food, people, art, music, entertainment, traditions, and holiday celebrations of the country in their website. -Student may or may not include pictures on website, website may or may not balanced.	Above standard -Student includes five or more facts about the food, people, art, music, entertainment, traditions, and holiday celebrations of the country in their website. -Student includes pictures on website while keeping it balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions Section	Below standard -Student includes a "Frequently Asked Questions" section on their website that includes little-to-no answers about the following information: -How much a typical vacation would cost in American dollars. -Why someone would want to visit the country.	at standard -Student includes a "Frequently Asked Questions" section on their website that includes answers about the following information: -How much a typical vacation would cost in American dollars. -Why someone would want to visit the country.	Above standard -Student includes a "Frequently Asked Questions" section on their website that includes detailed answers about the following information: -How much a typical vacation would cost in American dollars. -Why someone would want to visit the country.

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