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Silk Road Map with Five Themes

Create a Map of Pakistan Using the 5 Themes of Geography

Students will create an over-sized map of the Silk Road trade routes while addressing the five themes of geography.

Rubric Code: H5AW8X

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Oversized Map of the Silk Road 5 Themes of Geography Assessment
	With Distinction 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Does not meet criteria 1 pts
Location - Group 1 The absolute and relative locations of a place on Earth.	With Distinction Exceptional effort evident in the criteria for a score point three with at least two of the following: •teaching others •self-directed group work •a highly varied approach •seeking opportunities to go further •no errors	Proficient The detailed outline of the region shows its location in the world. The map includes: lines of latitude/longitude; oceans seas, and gulfs; compass rose; and map scale. Details are accurate and easy to read with very few errors.	Basic The map includes most of the required elements which are accurate and easy to read.	Does not meet criteria Several required elements are missing. Map may be inaccurate or difficult to read.
Place - Group 2 Human & physical characteristics of a particular place on the Earth's surface.	With Distinction Exceptional effort evident in the criteria for a score point three with at least two of the following: •group provided extra information through further research •	Proficient Topographical features such as rivers, lakes, deserts, plateaus, and mountain ranges have been clearly marked. Symbols noting climate and vegetation have been added to map and key.	Basic Many of the area's human and physical characteristics have been added to the map and key.	Does not meet criteria Several required elements were missing.
Human-Environment Interaction - Group 5 How people adapt to and modify the environment.	With Distinction The map includes all required elements as well as additional information from further research.	Proficient Detailed illustrations and descriptions of how the people changed the landscape to suit their needs (hunting/fishing, farming, industry, raising livestock, etc) are present. You have also included the building of the trade routes and stations along the Silk Road.	Basic Descriptions and illustrations of how the people have changed the landscape to suit their needs, including farming, hunting/fishing, and raising livestock. Some information about the building of the routes is included.	Does not meet criteria Several required elements were missing.
Movement - Group 4 The travel of people, goods and ideas from one location to another.	With Distinction The map includes all required elements as well as additional information from further research.	Proficient You have identified and mapped the major trade routes on the Silk Road. You have labeled (and added to the key) the major groups that used each route and some of the group's products/characteristics.	Basic You've described and illustrated the major trade routes. You have labeled and added some of the major groups and their products/characteristics.	Does not meet criteria Several required elements were missing.
Region - Group 3 An area defined by physical, human, or cultural characteristics.	With Distinction The map includes all required elements as well as additional information from further research.	Proficient The following details were added to the map: country boundaries, other regions, the major stops and cities along the Silk Roads. You have researched and posted descriptions of the terrain along the different routes.	Basic Country boundaries, regions, and major stops and cities along the Silk Roads have been added.	Does not meet criteria Several required elements were missing.
Use of Class Time - All Groups Productivity and focus during research and map work.	With Distinction Members used time well during each class period, focused on project completion, and never distracted others.	Proficient Members used time well during each class period. They were usually focused on getting the project done and did not distracted others.	Basic Members used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.	Does not meet criteria Did not use class time to focus on the project OR may have distracted others.
Design Elements - All Groups Neatness, creativity, conventions, visual appeal	With Distinction The group's section of the map is appealing in terms of design, creativity, and neatness. There are not any grammatical errors and attention to detail is evident.	Proficient The map is appealing in terms of design, creativity and neatness. There are few or no spelling or grammatical errors.	Basic The map is appealing, but may not be very creative or reflect the group's neatest work. There may be several spelling errors.	Does not meet criteria The map is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

Keywords:

social studies, 5 themes of geography

Subjects:

Social Sciences

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Project

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