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State & Territory Project 
Rubric Code: V32625
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric State & Territory Project
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Research Conduct

Excellent

Always on task and not disruptive.
Good

On task most of the time and rarely disruptive.
Fair

Sometimes on task and/or sometimes disruptive.
Poor

Rarely on task and/or disruptive to others.
Research Effort

Excellent

Puts in best effort all of the time. Helped others. Saved document correctly.
Good

Effort is appropriate.
Fair

Needs improvement.
Poor

Unsatisfactory.
Research Sources

Excellent

More than three types of sources listed, according to the Works Cited handout.
Good

Three different types of sources.
Fair

Two different types of sources.
Poor

Only one type of source.
PowerPoint Presentation
First Slide

Name of State/Territory, Nickname, Map, Student Name, and Date.

Excellent

All required items included, plus appropriate use of transitions and/or animations.
Good

All required items included.
Fair

Most required items included.
Poor

Some required items included.
Second Slide

Flag, Motto, Statehood/Territoryhood, Song, License Plate.

Excellent

All required items included, plus appropriate use of transitions and/or animations.
Good

All required items included.
Fair

Most required items included.
Poor

Some required items included.
Third Slide

Attractions Graph, Census Region, at least three Landforms, and Climate.

Excellent

All required items included, plus appropriate use of transitions and/or animations.
Good

All required items included.
Fair

Most required items included.
Poor

Some required items included.
Fourth Slide

Three items of your choosing that highlight your state/territory.

Excellent

More than three items included, plus appropriate use of transitions and/or animations.
Good

All required items included.
Fair

Most required items included.
Poor

Some required items included.
Fifth Slide

Works cited for PowerPoint, Brochure, and Float Research.

Excellent

All required items included and works cited format is flawless.
Good

All required items included with most of the works cited in the correct format.
Fair

Most required items included, with some of the works cited in the correct format.
Poor

Some required items included, with little of the works cited format correct.
Mechanics

Excellent

Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and direction following are flawless.
Good

Mostly correct.
Fair

Some correct.
Poor

Little correct.
Listening

Excellent

Quiet, active listener with respectful and helpful comments and/or suggestions during practices and presentations.
Good

Somewhat quiet during practices and presentations.
Fair

Not quiet during practices and presentations.
Poor

Disruptive during practices and presentations.
Presentation

At least two minutes (five minutes maximum).

Excellent

Well rehearsed, loud enough voice, articulate, and within time limits.
Good

Good presentation.
Fair

Could be better.
Poor

Unsatisfactory.
Brochure
Required Items

Capital, Large Cities, Places of Interests, Sports Teams, Cultural Events, Industry, Crops or Products, Historical Timeline, Interesting Facts, Native Americans/Early Settlers, and Population Graph.

Excellent

All required items included, plus additional items.
Good

All required items included.
Fair

Most required items included.
Poor

Some required items included.
Graphics

Excellent

Very good use of graphics to enhance the brochure. At least four different graphics.
Good

Somewhat good use.
Fair

Used graphics, but not all appropriate.
Poor

Didn't use graphics.
Mechanics

Excellent

Included student name, flawless spelling, punctuation, grammar, and followed all directions.
Good

Mostly correct.
Fair

Some correct.
Poor

Little correct.
Float
Required Items

Descriptive Index card and at least seven of the following - Animal, Bird, Tree, Flower, Plant, Colors, Famous People, Food/Cuisine, Products/Crops, Landforms, Coin, Emblem/Seal, Landmarks, Attractions, and/or Events.

Excellent

All required items included, plus extra items.
Good

All required items.
Fair

Most required items.
Poor

Some required items.
Creativity

Excellent

Very creative.
Good

Somewhat creative.
Fair

A little creative.
Poor

Not creative at all.
Neatness

Includes name of student and name of state/territory on float and descriptive index card.

Excellent

Very neatly done with no mistakes.
Good

Somewhat neatly done
Fair

Could be better.
Poor

Not neat.
Mechanics

Name, Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar, Directions.

Excellent

Includes student name with flawless spelling, punctuation, grammar, and followed directions.
Good

Mostly correct.
Fair

Some correct.
Poor

Little correct.
Blog
Participation and Mechanics

Participation, Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar, and appropriateness.

Excellent

Student participated well and gave multiple (three or more) helpful comments and suggestions, with flawless spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Good

Student participated in blog and game some (two) comments and/or suggestions.
Fair

Student participated, but did not add anything new or helpful to the blog.
Poor

Student did not participate.





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