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Ancient Civilization Survival Guide

Project to examine the interaction between the physical geography of the Yucatan peninsula and the development of the Ancient Mayan Civilization.

Rubric Code: PXCX5CX

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Subject: Geography

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Yucatan and Mayan civilization.
	Exemplary Exceeds the requirements for this subject and grade level's standards. 4 pts	Proficient Meets the requirements for the subject and grade level's standards. 3 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
Research (1) Where/when they lived?: geography, climate, available natural resources; (2) Agriculture (food), and housing; (3) government, religion, and social structure; (4) economy.	Exemplary Research is exemplary. Included are more than 6 relevant facts for each of the four topics, with details given.	Proficient Research is evident. Included are 5 to 6 relevant facts for each of the four topics, with details given.	Developing Minimum amount of time was spent researching. Included are 3 to 4 facts for each of the 6 topics, but little detail was given.	Beginning Little time was spent researching. Not all of the topics were covered, and little or no facts and detail was given.
Primary and Secondary Sources Conduct authentic research using a variety of sources. At least 1 primary and 2 secondary sources.	Exemplary Information is gathered from multiple electronic sources and non-electronic sources using a variety of sources. At least 2 primary and 2 secondary sources.	Proficient Information is gathered from multiple electronic sources and non-electronic sources using a variety of sources. Only 2 primary and 2 secondary sources.	Developing Information is gathered from multiple electronic sources and non-electronic sources using a variety of sources. Only 1 primary and 1 secondary sources.	Beginning Information is gathered from multiple electronic sources and non-electronic sources using a variety of sources. Only 1 source.
MLA Bibliography Format Information is gathered from multiple electronic and non-electronic sources and properly cited using MLA bibliography format	Exemplary Information is gathered from multiple electronic and non-electronic sources. All sources are properly cited using MLA bibliography format.	Proficient Information is gathered from multiple electronic sources and non-electronic sources. All sources are cited using MLA bibliography format with minor errors.	Developing Information is gathered from 2 to 3 electronic sources. Most sources are cited but there are problems with the MLA bibliography format.	Beginning Information is gathered from l to 2 electronic sources and contain many errors in using the MLA bibliography citation format.
Slide Presentation Final slide presentation to include A title slide, a map slide, 9 slides (one for each research topic) and pictures on each slide and 1 slide for travel/tourist information.	Exemplary Poster neat, includes all 4 topic areas, and includes many details and illustrations adding to its meaning. Visual display was well-organized , visually appealing, and display provides strong evidence of research completed.	Proficient Poster neat, includes all 4 topic areas, and includes some detail or illustration adding to its meaning. Visual display was organized, neat, and display provides evidence of research completed.	Developing Poster neat and includes all 4 topic areas, but with little detail or illustration. Visual display provides little evidence of research completed.	Beginning Poster not neat but includes all 4 topic areas, but with little detail or illustration or poster not complete. Visual display provides little evidence of research completed.
Overview: as it was. Minimum of 2 typed paragraphs: Overview of what Mayan life was like in that area.	Exemplary Minimum of 2 typed paragraphs: Overview of what Mayan life was like in that area.	Proficient 1 to 2 typed paragraphs: Overview of what Mayan life was like in that area.	Developing 1 typed paragraph: Incomplete overview of what Mayan life was like in that area.	Beginning Less than 1 typed paragraph: Incomplete overview of what Mayan life was like in that area.
Problems and Solutions Identify the problems Mayan civilization faced in that area and provide a solution for improvement for each problem to be included in written paper.	Exemplary Minimum of 2 typed paragraphs: Identify 4 or more problems Mayan civilization faced in that area and provide 1 solution for improvement for each problem.	Proficient 1 to 2 typed paragraphs: Identify 3 problems Mayan civilization faced in that area and provide 1 solution for improvement for each problem.	Developing 1 typed paragraph: Identify 2 problems Mayan civilization faced in that area and provide 1 solution for improvement for each problem.	Beginning Less than 1 typed paragraph: Identify 1 problem Mayan civilization faced in that area and provide 1 solution for improvement for each problem.
Presentation Student(s) demonstrates complete subject knowledge and takes ownership of the end product.	Exemplary The student is well-prepared, presents the information clearly, and displays a complete understanding of the information.	Proficient The student presents the information clearly and displays a reasonable understanding of their information. There may be mispronunciations or the inability to answer some basic questions.	Developing The information presented is not clearly presented with understanding of the project. However, order and flow is evident.	Beginning Not enough preparation was done for the presentation of the information. It lacks the expected organization and flow.
Grammar,Punctuation,Spelling Written communication. There are zero grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.	Exemplary Exemplary communication. There are zero grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.	Proficient Proficient communication. There are few errors in spelling,grammar, and/or punctuation. The sentences flow well.	Developing Fair-Basic communication. There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the research.	Beginning Poor-confusing communication. Grammar and/or spelling, and/or punctuation errors greatly interfere with the reader's ability to easily read the research.
Self-Reflection A personal typed reflection of at least 2 paragraphs (each partner does their own personal reflection): How did physical geography of the Yucatan peninsula effect the development of the Mayan civilization and what is your theory for why they disappeared?	Exemplary A personal typed reflection of at least 2 paragraphs that shows a deep personal interaction with the materials and a very clear understanding of the relationship between nature and civilization.	Proficient A personal typed reflection of at least 2 paragraphs that shows an average personal interaction with the materials and a basic understanding of the relationship between nature and civilization.	Developing A personal typed reflection of at least 2 paragraphs, however they don't show personal interaction with the materials or basic understanding of the relationship between nature and civilization.	Beginning A personal typed reflection shows no true reflection or interaction with the materials, or basic understanding of the interactions is misunderstood.

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Yucatan Mayans geography

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