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Thematic Map Thematic Map Complete the Thematic Map and be sure to include a Legend, Scale, Compass Rose. All labels should be horizontal in Block letters in black. Bodies of water should be in blue. Rubric Code: RX6C559 By grunzkej Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Geography Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

MAKING A MAP
	POOR 1 pts	FAIR 2 pts	GOOD 3 pts	EXCELLENT 4 pts
TITLE	POOR Purpose/content of the map is not clear from this title.	FAIR Title tells the purpose/content of the map, but is not located at the top of the map.	GOOD Title tells the purpose/content of the map and is printed at the top of the map.	EXCELLENT Title tells the purpose/content of the map, is clearly distinguishable as the title (e.g. larger letters, underlined, etc), and is printed at the top of the map.
MAP LEGEND/KEY	POOR Legend is absent or lacks several symbols and colors.	FAIR Legend contains an almost complete set of symbols and color.	GOOD Legend contains a complete set of symbols and colors.	EXCELLENT Legend is easy-to-find and contains a complete set of symbols and colors.
COLOR CHOICES	POOR Student does not use color appropriately.	FAIR Student sometimes uses colors appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.)	GOOD Student usually uses color appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.)	EXCELLENT Student always uses color appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.) on map.
Accuracy	POOR many errors in completing the Thematic Map.	FAIR Several errors in completing the Thematic Map.	GOOD Only minor errors in completing the Thematic Map.	EXCELLENT No errors, extremely accurate in completing the Thematic Map.
Effort & Care in colouring/labeling	POOR very little effort and care, appears to be done in a rushed manner.	FAIR Some effort and Care but overall appearance could have been improved.	GOOD Care and Effort ensured an effective overall appearance.	EXCELLENT Great deal of time, effort and care ensured a very effective overall appearance.