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European Exploration Book 
European Exploration Book
I. Brief Biography for 5 explorers. Name of explorer Identify the country that sponsored his voyage. During what years was he actively exploring? What did he accomplish? II. Interesting Information Write a paragraph (five to seven sentences), which contains interesting information you learned about the explorer from your research. III. Map of his voyage. Use the world map provided, and trace the individual explorer’s voyage. All countries involved should be labeled. List resources used Use own words
Rubric Code: H9X653
By sbezemes
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric European Explorer Book
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  Below Expectations

1 pts

Needs Work

2 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Biography
25 pts

• Name of explorer
• Identify the country that sponsored his voyage.
• During what years was he actively exploring?
• What did he accomplish?
Below Expectations

The explorer book includes all biography information on only 2 of the explorers.
Needs Work

The explorer book includes all biography information on only 3 of the explorers.
Meets Expectations

The explorer book includes all biography information of all 5 of the listed explorations.
Exceeds Expectations

The explorer book includes all biography information of all 5 of the listed explorations,
also includes an explanation of how the specific exploration effected the sponsoring countries as well as the newly discovered lands.
Interesting Information
25 pts

II. Interesting Information
Write a paragraph (three to four sentences), which contains interesting information you learned about the explorer from your research.
Below Expectations

The paragraph of interesting information contains 1-2 different and interesting facts about each explorer.
Needs Work

The paragraph of interesting information contains 3-4 different and interesting facts about each explorer.
Meets Expectations

The paragraph of interesting information contains 5 different and interesting facts about each explorer.
Exceeds Expectations

The paragraph of interesting information contains more than 5 different and interesting facts about each explorer, would also incorporate a complete time line of the explorer's life.
Map of voyage
25 pts

Use the world map provided, and trace the individual explorer’s voyage. All countries involved should be labeled.
Below Expectations

A map is provided that traces 2 of the explorations of each explorer. All countries involved should be labeled.
Needs Work

A map is provided that traces3 of the explorations of each explorer. All countries involved should be labeled.
Meets Expectations

A map is provided that traces all of the explorations of each explorer. All countries involved should be labeled.
Exceeds Expectations

A map is provided that traces all of the explorations of each explorer. All countries involved should be labeled, each path is color coded to match the page of the explorer. All countries and bodies of water are colored and labeled neatly.
Resources
10 pts

List resource used to find information. Use own words in report.
Below Expectations

Zero resources are listed. Report is not written in own words. Or, sentences are not clear.
Needs Work

One resources is listed. Some of the report is not in own words. Or, sentences are not clear.
Meets Expectations

Two or more resources are listed. Most of the report is in own words. Some sentences are not clear.
Exceeds Expectations

Two or more resoruces are listed. All of the report is in own words. Writing is clear and free from errors.
Neatness
15 pts

Each page in Biography book must be neat and presentable.
Below Expectations

Biography book is incomplete, missing work, messy, or not representable of fifth grade work.
Needs Work

Some of the biography book is incomplete, missing work, messy, or not representable of fifth grade work.
Meets Expectations

Most of the biography book is neat, complete, or represents fifth grade work.
Exceeds Expectations

All of the biography book is neat, complete, and represents fifth grade work.



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