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“Mesoamerica – A Lost Civilization 
Advanced Civilizations of Mesoamerica
Students will research advance civilizations of Mesoamerica, such as the Mayans, Aztecs or Incas and complete a webquest to develop knowledge.
Rubric Code: HX8XX85
By ds111teacher
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Subject: History  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Civilization Research
Mayan, Aztec, or Incan Civilizations, based on group assignment:
Total Pts.: ___/60 = ____%
  Exemplary

Exceeds the requirements for this subject and grade level's standards.

6 pts

Proficient

Meets the requirements for the subject and grade level's standards.

4 pts

Developing

Shows many characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but does not meet all expectations.

2 pts

Beginning

Shows a minimum number of characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but is far from meeting the expectations.

1 pts

Who?
6 pts

Who are they?
Exemplary

Research is exemplary and includes 5 or more facts. Details are given.
Proficient

Research is evident with 4 facts for the topic. Details are given.
Developing

Minimum amount of time researching spent, with 3 fact for the topic and little detail is given.
Beginning

2 or less facts given.
When? How?
6 pts

When did the civilization begin and end? How was it discovered?
Exemplary

Research is exemplary and includes 3 or more facts. Details are given.
Proficient

Research is evident with 2 facts for the topic. Details are given.
Developing

Minimum amount of time researching spent, with 1 fact for the topic and little detail is given.
Beginning

No facts are given.
Where?
6 pts

Where was the civilization located? Were there rivers? What was the land like? What animals were there?
Exemplary

Research is exemplary and includes 3 or more facts. Details are given.
Proficient

Research is evident with 2 facts for the topic. Details are given.
Developing

Minimum amount of time researching spent, with 1 fact for the topic and little detail is given.
Beginning

No facts are given.
Housing
6 pts

What did they live in? What did their city look like? How did they build it? Etc.
Exemplary

Four or more facts are given about their housing.

Details are given.
Proficient

Three facts are given about their housing.

Details are given.
Developing

Two facts are given about their housing.

Minimal details are given.
Beginning

One or no facts are given about their housing.

Minimal or no details are given.
Clothing
6 pts

What did their clothing look like? What was it made of? Etc.
Exemplary

Four or more facts are given about their clothing.

Details are given.
Proficient

Three facts are given about their clothing.

Details are given.
Developing

Two facts are given about their clothing.

Minimal details are given.
Beginning

One or no facts are given about their clothing.

Minimal or no details are given.
Food/Drink
6 pts

What did they eat? Did they farm for their food? What did they use? Utensils? Cups? Bowls? Etc.
Exemplary

Four or more facts are given about food and drink.

Details are given.
Proficient

Three facts are given about food and drink.

Details are given.
Developing

Two facts are given about food and drink.

Minimal details are given.
Beginning

One or no facts are given about food and drink.

Minimal or no details are given.
Religion
6 pts

Tell us about their religion. How do they worship? What do they worship? Where do they worship? What is holy to them? Etc.
Exemplary

Four or more facts are given about religion.

Details are given.
Proficient

Three facts are given about religion.

Details are given.
Developing

Two facts are given about religion.

Minimal details are given.
Beginning

One or no facts are given about religion.

Minimal or no details are given.
Lifestyle/Social Culture
6 pts

What kind of jobs did they have? Entertainment? What did they do for fun? Holidays? Traditions?
Exemplary

Four or more facts are given about lifestyle/culture.

Details are given.
Proficient

Three facts are given about lifestyle/culture.

Details are given.
Developing

Two facts are given about lifestyle/culture.

Minimal details are given.
Beginning

One or no facts are given about lifestyle/culture.

Minimal or no details are given.
Great Wars/Battles/Demise
6 pts

Are there any great battles to discuss? What eventually happened to them? Where did they go? How did their group “end”?
Exemplary

Four or more facts are given about great wars/battles/demise.

Details are given.
Proficient

Three facts are given about great wars/battles/demise.

Details are given.
Developing

Two facts are given about great wars/battles/demise.

Minimal details are given.
Beginning

One or no facts are given about great wars/battles/demise.

Minimal or no details are given.
Presentation
6 pts

Demonstrate complete knowledge on your subject. Few mistakes are made. All group members are well-versed on the topic and the worksheets are completed.
Exemplary

The information presented is clearly presented with understanding of the project and the content. Worksheets have correct information.
Proficient

The information presented is clearly presented with understanding of the project and the content. Worksheets have little to no mistakes.
Developing

The information presented is clearly presented with understanding of the project and the content. Worksheets have several errors.
Beginning

Not enough preparation was done for the presentation of the information. It lacks the expected organization and flow.



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  • Maya, the Aztec and the Inca



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