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Ancient History Presentation Project 
Colonial Region Presentaion Project
Students are placed in cooperative groups and randomly pick one of two topics: Paleolithic Era or the Neolithic Era. Students use in class research time as well as homework to create a PowerPoint style presentation that represents their Era group of the topics addressed in the Chapter 3 of their text.
Rubric Code: VXB2X56
By sgarrettmarion
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Paleolithic/Neolithic Presentation
  Low Performance

1 pts

At or Below Average

3 pts

At or Above Average

4 pts

Exemplary Performance

5 pts

Google Slides/PowerPoint

Create a Slide presentation about the chosen historical period. Minimum of eight slides in the presentation. Slides are clear and easily read from a distance with an appropriate font, background, color, and illustrations.
Low Performance

Slide presentation has little or no flow within the topic. Little or no research is demonstrated on the topic. Evident textbook was not used. Difficult to read.
At or Below Average

Information from the text book is missing information listed and/or have incorrect information presented. Some issues with fonts, transitions,
At or Above Average

Demonstrated content from the book and at least three topics had internet research information used within the slide presentation. Fonts, backgrounds, content are appropriate. Utilized students own words in the content presented.
Exemplary Performance

Demonstration of an outstanding presentation. Addressed not only book content but filled in missing information for the topics with information researched from the internet. Fonts, backgrounds, content, and extra effort is demonstrated in the presentation
Date of Period, Hominin type('s)

Identifies the dates of the period being established, and Hominid types found within this period. Discovered by whom.
Low Performance

Incorrect period dates and types of Hominid that was discovered from this period. Did not state who discovered them.
At or Below Average

Correct period dates but lacks or has incomplete information about the period's Hominid characteristics. Some mention of who discovered them
At or Above Average

Correct period dates, general information on the Hominids from the period presented. Some discussion on who discovered them.
Exemplary Performance

Correct period dates, and extensive information presented on the Hominids of the period. In depth discovery of the Hominid. of this period.
Foods, housing presented

Identify the types of foods, lodging, daily life
Low Performance

Limited or no information presented with the correct significance on the topic.
At or Below Average

Some information presented is appropriate but did not have all the key segments or their correct significance.
At or Above Average

Most of the information is presented correctly and identified the key Hominids and their significance to the era.
Exemplary Performance

Identified the correct type of Hominids, all key issues and explained the significance of to their daily life.
Lifestyles, Art, Artifacts

Identified the correct information about the lifestyle of the Hominids.
Low Performance

Provided limited or no information on the Hominids lifestyle correctly.
At or Below Average

Identified some information on the Hominids lifestyle correctly.
At or Above Average

Identified and researched general information on the Hominids lifestyle correctly.
Exemplary Performance

Provided significant research and demonstrated knowledge on Hominid lifestyles for the period.
Economy

Identified the key raw materials/resources the Hominids produced/utilized. Identified the type of farming or industry performed.
Low Performance

Identified one to two correct natural resources/ raw materials the Hominids utilized. Identified early farming staple crops as a primary source.
At or Below Average

Identified two to three correct natural resources/ raw materials the Hominids utilized. Identified early farming staple crops as a primary source.
At or Above Average

Identified three of four correct natural resources/ raw materials utilized. Identified farming staple crops or food sources.
Exemplary Performance

Identified the correct natural resources/raw materials utilized and how they were used. Identified farming staple crops or probable food sources Hominids utilized.
Presentation skills

How well did the students present the material.
Low Performance

Students took 2 to 5 minutes to present material. Students were confused and did not cover all material.
At or Below Average

Students took 5 minutes or less to present their material. Students seemed confused and did not know their material.
At or Above Average

Students took over 5 minutes to present their material. Students were a bit unsure and had quite a few cued words to assist their presentation.
Exemplary Performance

Students presented all material in over 5 minutes. No issues with cued words and students knew their material they researched and presented.



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