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Ancient Civilizations Project/Oral Presentation

Students will research an ancient civilization. The assignment requires research, creation of a slide show and a presentation to help other students learn about the ancient civilization and characteristics related to it. Students will also create a diorama or 3-D model to represent an aspect of their civilization.

Rubric Code: Q2474WA

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Subject: History

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Exceeds Expectations 4 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Approaching Expectations 2 pts	Did not meet Expectations 1 pts
Characteristics of Civilization	Exceeds Expectations The civilization that is chosen for this project is clearly outlined and described using six or more traits or characteristics, along with detailed information of each characteristic.	Meets Expectations The civilization that is chosen for this project is clearly outlined and described using five traits or characteristics, along with detailed information of each characteristic.	Approaching Expectations The civilization that is chosen for this project is clearly outlined and described using three or four traits or characteristics, along with detailed information of each characteristic.	Did not meet Expectations The civilization that is chosen for this project is clearly outlined and described using two traits or characteristics, along with detailed information of each characteristic.
Accuracy & Relevance of Information	Exceeds Expectations All information included in the project is accurate and clearly relevant to the civilization.	Meets Expectations Most information included in the project is accurate and clearly relevant to the civilization, with one exception/ inaccuracy.	Approaching Expectations Most information included in the project is accurate and clearly relevant to the civilization, with two exceptions/inaccuracies.	Did not meet Expectations Most information included in the project is accurate and clearly relevant to the civilization, with three or more exceptions/ inaccuracies.
Layout/Neatness Slideshow	Exceeds Expectations Layout/neatness takes the viewer through the infographic in an efficient and effective way. The flow contributes to the understanding of the data, allowing connections to be made. All data is presented clearly.	Meets Expectations Layout/neatness does not always flow smoothly, disrupting the processing of information. There is a general neatness, and it demonstrates effort.	Approaching Expectations There does not appear to be any sense of order to the infographic. The infographic lacks neatness and clarity. Project is reasonably complete.	Did not meet Expectations Layout was not well planned for neatness and clarity. Little to no effort was put into the project.
Creativity Diorama or 3-D Model	Exceeds Expectations Very creative. The diorama or 3-D model is visually stimulating and is seen as eye-catching, making the viewer want to look at it.	Meets Expectations The diorama or 3-D model has some hints of creativity. The viewer notices areas of "outside of the box" thinking.	Approaching Expectations Little to no thought was given to the appearance of the diorama or 3-D model. No "outside of the box" thinking was applied.	Did not meet Expectations No thought, creativity or effort seemed to be applied.
Spelling, Grammar, and Conventions	Exceeds Expectations Project is free of spelling, grammatical, and conventional errors.	Meets Expectations Project contains one or two spelling, grammatical, or conventional errors.	Approaching Expectations Project contains three or four spelling, grammatical, or conventional errors.	Did not meet Expectations Project contains more than four spelling, grammatical, or conventional errors.
Delivery/Oral Presentation	Exceeds Expectations Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes Speaks with fluctuation in volume and inflection to maintain audience interest and emphasize key points	Meets Expectations Consistent use of direct eye contact with audience, but still returns to notes Speaks with satisfactory variation of volume and inflection	Approaching Expectations Displays minimal eye contact with audience, while reading mostly from the notes Speaks in uneven volume with little or no inflection	Did not meet Expectations Holds no eye contact with audience, as entire report is read from notes Speaks in low volume and/ or monotonous tone, which causes audience to disengage
Works Cited	Exceeds Expectations Student used 2+ and all are cited and legitimate.	Meets Expectations Student uses more than 1 source. Quality of sources is questionable, showing student did not do appropriate research.	Approaching Expectations Quality of single source is poor. Most/all sources not cited.	Did not meet Expectations No cited works.

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