iRubric: The Five Themes of Geography Research Project rubric

edit print share Copy to my rubrics Bookmark test run assess... delete Do more...

The Five Themes of Geography Research Project

The Five Themes of Geography Create your own country

Students will choose a country and using the five themes of geography identify a region. Students must research the landform region, its location, population, climate, time zone and vegetation. Students should be able to explain how their chosen country's landscape, population and climate affect it's growth and development as a country. Students must present their information in a clear and concise way.

Rubric Code: ZXX9C59

By brittanybajc

Ready to use

Public Rubric

Subject: Geography

Type: Project

Grade Levels: (none)

Level
	Level 1 does not meet the following requirements 1 pts	Level 2 somewhat meet the following requirements 2 pts	Level 3 Meets all the following requirements 3 pts	Level 4 Write 2-3 sentences 4 pts
Location/ Region	Level 1 No chosen Region or landform.	Level 2 Information on location is vague. A region was chosen but not all information is present or correct.	Level 3 Country located properly using only latitude or longitude and/or relative location information	Level 4 Country located properly using accurate lines of latitude and longitude and/or relative location information
Population	Level 1 Population and identification as rural or urban is not indicated.	Level 2 Population and identification as rural or urban is indicated.	Level 3 Population and identification as rural or urban is indicated. Explanation of population growth or decline is explained.	Level 4 Population and identification as rural or urban is indicated. Explanation of population growth or decline is explained. Additional information on the regions population, culture etc is included.
Climate	Level 1 Type of climate is given but no additional information.	Level 2 Climate is given and the annual precipitation is provided. No additional information is provided.	Level 3 Climate is presented and the annual precipitation is provided. Climate factors that affect the region's climate are explained.	Level 4 Climate is presented and the annual precipitation is provided. Factors that affect the region's climate are explained (e.g., soil and vegetation).
Map	Level 1 A map is not included.	Level 2 A map is included, but is not understood by the student(s).	Level 3 A map is included and can be explained by the student(s).	Level 4 A map is included and is explained in detail by the student(s).
Knowledge and Understanding	Level 1 Student(s) does not understand the concepts learnt.	Level 2 Student(s) present some knowledge on the topic, but does not understand fully, the concepts taught.	Level 3 Student(s) present knowledge on the topic and can explain through their understanding, the concepts taught.	Level 4 Student(s) present a detailed knowledge on the topic and can explain through a clear understanding, the concepts taught.
Application	Level 1 Student(s) did not use class time wisely to prepare for their project or presentation. Student(s) did not apply prior knowledge of research skills to complete the assigned task.	Level 2 Student(s) used some class time wisely to prepare for their project and presentation. Student(s) applied some prior knowledge of research skills to complete the assigned task.	Level 3 Student(s) used most of their class time wisely to prepare for their project and presentation. Student(s) applied prior knowledge of research skills and attempted to use new applications to complete the assigned task.	Level 4 Student(s) used their class time wisely to prepare for their project and presentation. Student(s) applied prior knowledge of research skills and used new applications to complete the assigned task.
Oral Communication	Level 1 Student(s) communicated orally using a structure and style not appropriate to both the topic and the intended audience.	Level 2 Student(s) communicated orally, using a style appropriate to both the topic and the intended audience.	Level 3 Student(s) communicated orally using a structure and style appropriate to both the topic and the intended audience.	Level 4 Student(s) communicated orally in a clear, coherent and original manner, using a structure and style appropriate to both the topic and the intended audience.

Keywords:

Country, Location, Region, Landform, Population, Rural, Urban, Time Zone, Climate.

Subjects:

Types:

Project

Discuss this rubric