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Ancient Civilization Survival Guide 
Ancient Civilization Survival Guide
Students will research the Mayan ancient peoples. Information should include: (1) Where/when lived?: geography, climate, available natural resources; (2) Agriculture (food), and housing; (3) government, religion, and social structure; (4) economy. Conduct authentic research using a variety of sources. Minimum of 2 typed paragraphs: Identify 4 or more problems Mayan civilization faced in that area and provide 1 solution for improvement for each problem.
Rubric Code: WB74X2
By AnnetteMalloy
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Mayan ancient civilization.
  Exemplary

Exceeds the requirements for this subject and grade level's standards.

4 pts

Proficient

Meets the requirements for the subject and grade level's standards.

3 pts

Developing

Shows many characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but does not meet all expectations.

2 pts

Beginning

Shows a minimum number of characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but is far from meeting the expectations.

1 pts

Research

(1) Where/when lived?: geography, climate, available natural resources; (2) Agriculture (food), and housing; (3) government, religion, and social structure; (4) economy.
Exemplary

Research is exemplary. Included are more than 6 relevant facts for each of the four topics, with details given.
Proficient

Research is evident. Included are 5 to 6 relevant facts for each of the four topics, with details given.
Developing

Minimum amount of time was spent researching. Included are 3 to 4 facts for each of the 6 topics, but little detail was given.
Beginning

Little time was spent researching. Not all of the topics were covered, and little or no facts and detail was given.
Primary and Secondary Sources

Conduct authentic research using a variety of sources. At least 2 primary and 2 secondary sources.
Exemplary

Information is gathered from multiple electronic sources and non-electronic sources using a variety of sources. At least 2 primary and 2 secondary sources.
Proficient

Information is gathered from multiple electronic sources and non-electronic sources using a variety of sources. Only 2 primary and 2 secondary sources.
Developing

Information is gathered from multiple electronic sources and non-electronic sources using a variety of sources. Only 1 primary and 1 secondary sources.
Beginning

Information is gathered from multiple electronic sources and non-electronic sources using a variety of sources. Only 1 source.
MLA Bibliography Format

Information is gathered from multiple electronic and non-electronic sources and properly cited using MLA bibliography format
Exemplary

Information is gathered from multiple electronic and non-electronic sources. All sources are properly cited using MLA bibliography format.
Proficient

Information is gathered from multiple electronic sources and non-electronic sources. All sources are cited using MLA bibliography format with minor errors.
Developing

Information is gathered from 2 to 3 electronic sources. Most sources are cited but there are problems with the MLA bibliography format.
Beginning

Information is gathered from l to 2 electronic sources and contain many errors in using the MLA bibliography citation format.
Tri-fold Poster

Final product to include information in all topic areas; a title; subtitles; all typed using 12 point front and 1" margins.
Exemplary

Poster neat, includes all 4 topic areas, and includes many details and illustrations adding to its meaning.
Visual display was well-organized , visually appealing, and display provides strong evidence of research completed.
Proficient

Poster neat, includes all 4 topic areas, and includes some detail or illustration adding to its meaning.
Visual display was organized, neat, and display provides evidence of research completed.
Developing

Poster neat and includes all 4 topic areas, but with little detail or illustration.
Visual display provides little evidence of research completed.
Beginning

Poster not neat but includes all 4 topic areas, but with little detail or illustration or poster not complete.
Visual display provides little evidence of research completed.
Overview: as it was.

Minimum of 2 typed paragraphs: Overview of what Mayan life was like in that area.
Exemplary

Minimum of 2 typed paragraphs: Overview of what Mayan life was like in that area.
Proficient

1 to 2 typed paragraphs: Overview of what Mayan life was like in that area.
Developing

1 typed paragraph: Incomplete overview of what Mayan life was like in that area.
Beginning

Less than 1 typed paragraph: Incomplete overview of what Mayan life was like in that area.
Problems and Solutions

Identify the problems Mayan civilization faced in that area and provide a solution for improvement for each problem.
Exemplary

Minimum of 2 typed paragraphs: Identify 4 or more problems Mayan civilization faced in that area and provide 1 solution for improvement for each problem.
Proficient

1 to 2 typed paragraphs: Identify 3 problems Mayan civilization faced in that area and provide 1 solution for improvement for each problem.
Developing

1 typed paragraph: Identify 2 problems Mayan civilization faced in that area and provide 1 solution for improvement for each problem.
Beginning

Less than 1 typed paragraph: Identify 1 problem Mayan civilization faced in that area and provide 1 solution for improvement for each problem.
Map(s)

Three quality maps included that relates to the geographic territory the Maya lived, and the relationship to the Americas and the World.
Exemplary

3 quality maps included that relates to the geographic territory the Maya lived, and the relationship to the Americas and the World.
Proficient

2 quality maps included that relates to the geographic territory the Maya lived, and the relationship to the Americas and the World.
Developing

At least 1 quality
map included that relates to the geographic territory the Maya lived, and the relationship to the Americas and the World.
Beginning

1 map included that does not relate to the geographic territory the Maya lived, and the relationship to the Americas and the World.
Visual Display Content

Pictures/Examples/Symbols Included; Examples of housing, food, clothing, religious symbols, are used in presentation for understanding.
Exemplary

Visual display includes 4-5 relevant picture, drawings, and/or graphic representations.
Proficient

Visual display includes 3 relevant pictures, drawings, and/or graphic representations.
Developing

Visual display includes 2 relevant pictures, drawings, and/or graphic representations.
Beginning

Visual display includes 1 relevant picture, drawing, and/or graphic representation.
Presentation

Student(s) demonstrates complete subject knowledge and takes ownership of the end product.
Exemplary

The student is well-prepared, presents the information clearly, and displays a complete understanding of the information.
Proficient

The student presents the information clearly and displays a reasonable understanding of their information. There may be mispronunciations or the inability to answer some basic questions.
Developing

The information presented is not clearly presented with understanding of the project. However, order and flow is evident.
Beginning

Not enough preparation was done for the presentation of the information. It lacks the expected organization and flow.
Grammar,Punctuation,Spelling

Written communication. There are zero grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.
Exemplary

Exemplary communication. There are zero grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.
Proficient

Proficient communication. There are few errors in spelling,grammar, and/or punctuation. The sentences flow well.
Developing

Fair-Basic communication. There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the research.
Beginning

Poor-confusing communication. Grammar and/or spelling, and/or punctuation errors greatly interfere with the reader's ability to easily read the research.
Self-Reflection

A personal typed reflection of at least 2 paragraphs: How has your thinking changed about the 2 guiding questions and why? How do you feel you performed on the project? Why? What did you do to overcome challenges? What have you learned about yourself in the process?
Exemplary

A personal typed reflection of at least 2 paragraphs: How has your thinking changed about the 2 guiding questions and why? How do you feel you performed on the project? Why? What did you do to overcome challenges? What have you learned about yourself in the process?
Proficient

A personal typed reflection of at least 2 paragraphs: only l responded to 3/4 of the questions.
Developing

A personal typed reflection of at least 2 paragraphs: only responded to 1/2 of the questions. No true reflection.
Beginning

A personal typed reflection of 1 paragraph: only responded to less than 1/2 of the questions. No true reflection.



Keywords:
  • Mayan Survival Guide: How do civilizations survive in challenging environments? Why have civilizations succeeded or failed?



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