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Rubric - Basic Mapping skills 
To read a map using symbols of direction, location and distance 1. To develop simple symbols to identify features & locations on a map (VELS 3.75) 2. To draw a self-drawn map of an area using simple mapping conventions (VELS 3.75) 3. To show the distance, location and direction on a map (VELS 4.0) 4. To identify flora & fauna by doing a transect activity (VELS 4.5)
Rubric Code: WX58XC2
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Criterion- 10/15 skills achieved
  Beginning (1)

Level 1

0 pts

Approaching (2)

Level 2

1 pts

Meeting (3)

Level 3

2 pts

Exceeding (4)

Level 4

3 pts

Create and Answer Community Questio

-Grid Question
-Distance Question
-Relative Direction Question
-Natural Hazard
-Natural Resource/Products

Beginning (1)

-Incomplete
Approaching (2)

- Map is not clear or unfinished
Meeting (3)

- Map is mostly clear and easy to follow with most of the features
Exceeding (4)

-Map is clear and easy to follow with all features
Navigation Tools

Beginning (1)

Two or more of the following are missing or inaccurate:
Compass Rose with cardinal directions

Scale is easily calculated

Grid System is incorrect or mislabeled
Approaching (2)

One of the following is missing or inaccurate:
Compass Rose with cardinal directions

Scale is easily calculated

Grid System is incorrect or mislabeled
Meeting (3)

Compass Rose with cardinal directions

Scale is easily calculated

Grid System is incorrect or mislabeled
Exceeding (4)

Compass Rose with cardinal and intermediate directions

Scale is reasonable and easily calculated.

Grid System is Labeled
Physical Map Details

All elements from the Feature Checklist: Title, Region, Colored Ocean, 5 Natural Features, 5 Human Features, Natural Hazard labeled

Beginning (1)

-no evidence of self-drawn map
Approaching (2)

-some symbols
-legend incomplete or not present
-map not clear
-no border or title
-incomplete
-spelling errors
-not colored
Meeting (3)

-minimum of 8 symbols including legend, colours,, title, region, border<BR>
-easy to read<BR>
-finished on time<BR>
-
Exceeding (4)

-Title
-Legend or key
-More than 10 Symbols -Consistent colours used-Border<BR>
-Name<BR>
-Easy to read<BR>
-finished on time<BR>
-correct spelling
Usability

Beginning (1)

-watched instructions on transect activity on click view (2.30 mins)<BR>
<BR>
-Transect activity not attempted
Approaching (2)

-watched instructions on transect activity on click view (2.30 mins)<BR>
-correctly measured area 1m x 1m x 10cm<BR>
-no recorded observations<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Meeting (3)

-watched instructions on transect activity on click view (2.30 mins)<BR>
-correctly measured area 1m x 1m x 10cm<BR>
-observe & identify some of grasses, any animals, insects, plant litter, man-made litter, colour & type of soil (sandy/rocky/clay)<BR>
- correct spelling<BR>
Exceeding (4)

-watched instructions on transect activity on click view (2.30 mins)<BR>
-correctly measured area 1m x 1m x 10cm<BR>
-observe & identify all of grasses, any animals, insects, plant litter, man-made litter, colour & type of soil (sandy/rocky/clay)<BR>
- correct spelling



Keywords:
  • mapping symbols, distance, location, direction







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