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Unit 1: Geography/Map Project 
Unit 1: Geography/Map Project
Specific Expectation: Students will create sketch maps to show the relative positions of places; use shading/color to indicate variations in characteristics; construct and read a wide variety of maps for specific purposes; use appropriate vocabulary to describe their inquiries/observations.
Rubric Code: EXCB5B7
By triciawampole
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Team Map Project
I can create and model the characteristics of a map by creating a map of a location with my team.
  4

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3

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2

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1

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Required Parts of Map

Compass Rose, Key/Legend, Scale, Title
4

All required parts of the map are visible, clearly labeled and creatively named.
3

4 of the required parts of the map are visible and clearly labeled.
2

3 required parts of the map are included.
1

Required parts of the map are not included.
Additional Parts of the Map

Cities, landmarks, names of important features, capital city.
4

All additional items are included, labeled and creatively named.
3

Some additional items are included and clearly labeled.
2

Few additional items are included.
1

Additional items are not included.
Map Key'Legend

Within your key/legend, you must create symbols and have them labeled throughout your map.
4

A map legend is located on my map containing 6-7 symbols that are clearly colored and labeled.
3

A map legend is located on my map containing 4-5 symbols that are colored and labeled.
2

A map legend is located on my map containing 2-3 that are clearly colored and labeled.
1

A map legend is located on my map containing 1 or less symbols that are colored and labeled.
Neatness/Spelling

4

All of the labels or features can be read easily. All of of the words on the map are spelled correctly.
3

Most of the labels or features can be read easily. 1-2 words on the map are spelled incorrectly.
2

Some of the labels or features can be read easily. 3-4 words on the map are spelled incorrectly.
1

Few of the labels or features can be read easily. 5+ words on the map are spelled incorrectly.
Creativity/Colorful

Design, Layout and Presentation
4

Superior creativity and effort is shown in project map. Student uses consistent shading to show all of the differences in information. All features are colored completely.
3

Good creativity and effort is shown in the project map. Student uses shading to show most differences in information. Most features are colored completely.
2

Some creativity and effort shown in project map. Student uses shading to show some differences in information. Some features are colored.
1

Limited creativity and little effort
Student does not use shading to show differences in information. Few features are colored.
Bonus Points
Present your map to the class and you will receive 5 points for a bonus.



Keywords:
  • Developing Map and Globe Skills



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