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Mayan/Aztec/Incan/Olmec--Ancient American Civilizations 
Mayan/Aztec/Incan/Olmec--Ancient American Peoples Research
Students will research as groups the Mayan, Aztec, Incan, or Olmec ancient American tribes/peoples. Information should include: (1) Where and when they lived; (2) Housing; (3) Clothing; (4) Food; (5) Religion; and (6) Lifestyle/Social - Culture. Final class presentations should include a presentation with AT LEAST three facts per research area. The presentation will also include AT LEAST two quality maps that show the territory of the tribe and their relationship to the world.
Rubric Code: SX298A7
By kcholmes
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Subject: Geography  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Civilization Research
Mayan, Aztec, Incan, or Olmec Civilizations, based on group assignment
Total Pts.: ___/24 = ____%
  Poor

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

1 pts

Fair

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

2 pts

Good

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

3 pts

Excellent

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

4 pts

Research

Six topics:
(1) Location
(2) Time Period
(3) Housing/ Architecture
(4) Food/ Agriculture
(5) Religion
(6) Lifestyle/Social - Culture
(7) Art work
(8) Written language
(9) Technology
(10) Economy/ trade
Poor

Little time spent researching, with not all topics covered, and little or no facts and detail given.
Fair

Minimum amount of time researching spent, with at least two facts for each of the topics, but little detail given.
Good

Research evident, with two to three facts for each of the topics, and details given.
Excellent

Research exemplary included, with more than four facts for each of the ten topics, and details given.
Presentation

Presentation to include information in seven topic areas.
Poor

Presentation is not neat but includes all ten topic areas, but with little detail or illustration or poster not complete.
Visual display provides little evidence of research completed.
Fair

Presentation is neat and includes all ten topic areas, but with little detail or illustration.
Visual display provides little evidence of research completed.
Good

Presentation is neat, includes all ten topic areas, and includes some detail or illustration adding to its meaning.
Visual display was organized, neat, and display provides evidence of research completed.
Excellent

Presentation is neat, includes all ten 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.
Map(s)

Map(s) to include territory lived in and relationship to the Americas and the World.
Poor

No map included.
Fair

At least one quality map included.
Good

Two to three quality maps included.
Excellent

Three or more quality maps included.
Visual Display Content

Pictures/Examples/Symbols Included; Examples of housing, food, clothing, religious symbols, art work etc. are used in presentation for understanding.
Poor

Visual display only includes 1-2 relevant pictures, drawings, and/or graphic representations.
Fair

Visual display includes 2-3 relevant pictures, drawings, and/or graphic representations.
Good

Visual display includes 4-8 relevant pictures, drawings, and/or graphic representations.
Excellent

Visual display includes 8-10 relevant picture, drawings, and/or graphic representations.
Presentation

Student demonstrates complete subject knowledge and takes ownership of the end product.
Poor

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

The information presented is not clearly presented with understanding of the project. However, order and flow is evident.
Good

The home group presents the information clearly and displays a reasonable understanding of their information. There may be mispronunciations or the inability to answer some basic questions.
Excellent

The home group is well-prepared, presents the information clearly, and displays a complete understanding of the information.






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