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Federalism 
Students will create presentation detailing how the concept of federalism is highlighted in teacher-provided court cases.
Rubric Code: LACB52
By karimillerttm
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Subject: History  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Each group will create a presentation showing how a specific court case embodies the battle over federalism
  Excellent

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Good

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Non-Existent

0 pts

Summary
1 pts

Summary of assigned issue
Excellent

Group provides excellent summary of the topic. Is presented in their own words, well-organized and concise. Summary gives great explanation of what their issue is about.
Average

Group provides good summary of the topic. Presented in their own words. Summary gives partial explanation of their issue.
Good

Group provides okay summary of their topic. Some is original thought but most is copied from provided resource. Audience unsure what issue is about.
Poor

Group provided poor summary. Summary was copied from provided resource. Did not seem to have coherent idea of what their issue was about. Confusing and unorganized.
Non-Existent

Group did not provide a summary of their issue.
Federalism
1 pts

Group explains how the concept of federalism is evident in this case
Excellent

Group does excellent job in explaining how federalism pertains to this case. Explains both the side of the federal government and the states and why they are in conflict.
Average

Group provides good explanation of how federalism pertains to this case. Explains both state and federal side of the issue.
Good

Group touches on concept of federalism but is not real clear on how this issue is conflicting between a state and federal government. Somewhat confusing.
Poor

Group does poor job of explaining how this issue is an example of federalism. Is obvious that the group was unsure about the concept therefore did not know how to address it in presentation.
Non-Existent

There was no mention of federalism in the presentation.
State's Rights
1 pts

Excellent

Group has two strong examples how this issue should be handled in the states. Was well-organized, concise and made sense.
Average

Group has two arguments on why this issue should be handled by the states. Not well-organized and information not real concrete.
Good

Group has at least one argument explaining why this issue should be handled by states. That issue was well-organized and presented but was lacking another argument.
Poor

Group has either presented two arguments poorly or did not have both arguments presented. Unorganized.
Non-Existent

Group did not mention how this issue could be considered to be an item that the state's have the right to decide.
Federal Government Rights
1 pts

Excellent

Group has two strong examples how this issue should be handled by the federal government. Was well-organized, concise and made sense.
Average

Group has two arguments on why this issue should be handled by the federal government Not well-organized and information not real concrete.
Good

Group has at least one argument explaining why this issue should be handled by the federal government. That issue was well-organized and presented but was lacking another argument.
Poor

Group has either presented two arguments poorly or did not have both arguments presented. Unorganized.
Non-Existent

Group did not mention how this issue could be considered to be an item that the federal government has the right to decide.
Group Sides With?
1 pts

What position does your group take on this issue?
Excellent

Group did an excellent job stating their position. Stated which side (federal or state) they were on and why. Organized. Concise.
Average

Group did a good job of stating which side they were on (state or federal). Not as well organized or explained.
Good

Group stated which side they most agreed with but either their comments did not make complete sense or their though process seemed somewhat unorganized.
Poor

Group stated which side (federal or state) it most agreed with but did not explain why.
Non-Existent

Group did not choose a side.
Ruling
1 pts

What did the Supreme Court decide on this issue?
Excellent

Group explained the Supreme Court ruling correctly, efficiently and concisely. Seemed confident with information and explanation.
Average

Group explained the Supreme Court ruling correctly. Seemed not as confident with the information and explanation.
Good

Group mentioned correct ruling but gave no supportive information other than the ruling.
Poor

Group gave ruling...but it was incorrect.
Non-Existent

Group did not give Supreme Court ruling.
Overall Presentation
1 pts

Excellent

Group presentation was organized, concise, fluid, and informative. Seemed confident in presentation with the information. Presenters spoke with authority and clarity. Obvious that the concept of federalism was understood. Well done!
Average

Group presentation went well. Was organized and informative. Missing some confidence with the information. Seemed to have grasp on concept of federalism and relationship to the issue. Presenters did great job. Good job!
Good

Group presentation went well. Was somewhat organized and informative. Missing some confidence with the information and not real sure about the concept of federalism.
Poor

Group presentation was lacking crucial information, organization, and a clear representation that concept of federalism was understood. No real direction.
Non-Existent

Group presentation was missing. If there was any information, it was incorrect. Presenters had no idea what they were talking about. Unorganized. Left wondering "what is federalism?"




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