State Project Rubric: Getting to Know My State

1 State Project rubric : Getting to know My StatePageInformation2101 State Capital (spelled correctly)Spelled correctlyattemptedNone1 State Nickname & Meaning (How it got that nickname)Name and MeaningName onlyNone1 Map of with bordering states colored yellow and your State colored redbordering states and your State colored1 of 2 None2 Hand Drawn Map(1) Clear outline of the State , (2) major cities, (3) physical land & water features included2 of the 3 Less than 2 of the 32 Double Point Value for MapSame as aboveSame as aboveSame as above3 Name of your State governor with a labeled photo of the governorlabel and photo1 of 2 None3 Names and photos of both Senators from your state3 Senator # 1label and photo1 of 2 None3 Senator # 2label and photo1 of 2 None3 Number of House Members representing your State in the House of RepresentativesCorrectly identifiedAttemptedNot identified4 Picture of your State flagCorrectly identifiedAttemptedNone4 Picture of your State seal (could be known as your State 's "Great Seal")Correctly identifiedAttemptedNone4 Parent Signature.

2 You read the description of the State sealParent SignatureNo signature4In your own words, describe each of 3 symbols or elements shown in your State seal4 Seal symbol or element # 1description & meaning1 of 2 None4 Seal symbol or element # 2description & meaning1 of 2 None4 Seal symbol or element # 3description & meaning1 of 2 None5 Five State Symbols of Your Choice, accompanied by labels and pictures of your symbols5 Symbol 1label, picture1 of 2 None5 Symbol 2label, picture1 of 2 None5 Symbol 3label, picture1 of 2 None5 Symbol 4label, picture1 of 2 None5 Symbol 5label, picture1 of 2 None40/40 = 100%PointsState Report rubric : Industry and Tourism Social Studies GradeNotes / Info3210 Supporting Information for Major Industry # 15 or more supporting facts (not opinions) are provided for your State 's major industry4 supporting facts (not opinions) are provided for your State 's major industry2-3 supporting facts (not opinions) are provided for your State 's major industryLess than 2 supporting facts are givenSupporting Information for Major Industry # 25 or more supporting facts (not opinions) are provided for your State 's major industry4 supporting facts (not opinions) are provided for your State 's major industry2-3 supporting facts (not opinions) are provided for your State 's major industryLess than 2 supporting facts are givenPictures for Industry # 1 Three labeled pictures present with 3 phases.

3 (1) the product in the making, (2) the finished product, and (3) the product in use2-3 pictures labeled with 2 phases1 labeled pictures or several unlabeled picturesNo picturesPictures for Industry # 2 Three labeled pictures present with 3 phases: (1) the product in the making, (2) the finished product, and (3) the product in use2-3 pictures labeled with 2 phases1 labeled pictures or several unlabeled picturesNo picturesSupporting Information for Tourist Attraction # 15 or more supporting facts (not opinions) are provided for tourist attraction4 or more supporting facts (not opinions) are provided for tourist attraction2-3 or more supporting facts (not opinions) are provided for tourist attractionLess than 2 supporting facts are givenSupporting Information for Tourist Attraction # 25 or more supporting facts (not opinions) are provided for tourist attraction4 or more supporting facts (not opinions) are provided for tourist attraction2-3 or more supporting facts (not opinions)

4 Are provided for tourist attractionLess than 2 supporting facts are givenPictures for Tourist Attraction # 12 labeled pictures each present a different aspect of the attractionLess than 2 labeled pictures or each does NOT present a different aspect of the attractionOnly 1 labeled picture of the attractionNo picturesPictures for Tourist Attraction # 22 labeled pictures each present a different aspect of the attractionLess than 2 labeled pictures or each does NOT present a different aspect of the attractionOnly 1 labeled picture of the attractionNo picturesProject Pages InformationProject pages have been completed with clear, logical explanations which can be understood by the teacherProject pages have been completed with mostly clear, logical explanationsProject pages have been completed with some clear, logical explanationsProject pages are mostly unclearProject Pages NeatnessProject pages are extremely neat and legible (if hand written) and well organizedProject pages are fairly neat and legible (if hand written) and fairly well organizedProject pages are sometimes neat and legible (if hand written) and sometimes well organizedProject pages are difficult to read and/or not well organizedIndustry Extra Credit QuestionThree or more meaty details of information - add 10%Fewer than three details, or details lacking substance - add 7%Fewer than two details or details lacking substance - add 3%No details or not attempted30 Social Studies Grade30/30 = 100%Up to 10% extra creditState Project rubric .

5 Trifold DisplayInformation3210At least 2 different tourist attractions are displayedTourist Attraction Number 1At least 2 photos, drawings or illustrations are shown2 colorful illustrations1 colorful illustrationnoneAt least 5 details are given with name and date5 or more details - name/date3-4 details - name/date1-2 details - name/dateno details or no name and dateTourist Attraction Number 2At least 2 photos, drawings or illustrations are shown2 colorful illustrations1 colorful illustrationnoneAt least 5 details are given with name and date5 or more details - name/date3-4 details - name/date1-2 details - name/dateno details or no name and dateAt least 2 different industrial or agricultural products are displayedProduct Number 1At least 3 photos, drawings or illustrations are shown3 colorful illustrations2 colorful illustrations1 colorful illustrationnoneAt least 5 details are given with name and date5 or more details - name/date3-4 details - name/date1-2 details - name/dateno details or no name and dateProduct Number 2At least 3 photos, drawings or illustrations are shown3 colorful illustrations2 colorful illustrations1 colorful illustrationnoneAt least 5 details are given5 or more details - name/date3-4 details - name/date1-2 details - name/dateno details or no name and dateStudent Signature Form for the 20 details aboveStudent Signature form is signed by parent & student and attached to outside left wingStudent signature form is not attached OR not signed by parent & studentTrivia Questions adhere to guidelines (see write up in Project packet)

6 Questions are excellentQuestions are appropriateQuestions are marginally acceptableGuidelines disregardedTrivia Question Number & Size1) 5 or 6 questions 2) easy to read1 of 2neitherState Map (1) Major cities (2) State capital (3) waterways and coastal waters (4) hand drawnAll 4 requirements met3 of 42 of 4 Less than 2 Use of Color enhances attractiveness of displayEffective & tastefulappropriateacceptablebarely usedTrifold and its contents neatly displayed, photos and info neatly trimmed, labels neatly displayed1) well trimmed, 2) labels neat, 3) overall neat appearance2 of the 31 of the 3sloppy appearanceState Nickname DisplayedYesNoExtra CreditCreativitiy - extra creditDisplay is unusual and creative add 5-6%Has innovative qualities add 3-4%A small portion is unusual add 1-2 %nothing creative41/41 = 100%PointsCities / Distance Extra CreditNotes / Info3210 Map of State with a scale and cities must be provided in order to be graded for extra creditMap with scale providedLines drawn between cities for which you are showing distanceLines drawn between 3 pair of citiesLines drawn between 2 pair of citiesLines drawn between 1 pair of citiesDistances labeled and accurateDistances are accurate for all 3 pair of citiesDistances are accurate for 2 pair of citiesDistances are accurate for 1 pair of cities0-6 points = no extra credit points awarded to Social Studies grade9 points = 4 extra credit points awarded8

7 Points = 3 extra credit points awarded7 points = 2 extra credit points awardedPoint ValuesPicture Themes Extra Credit3210At least 4 pictures for your theme4 pictures3 pictures2 picturesLess than 2 Picture must be labeled4 are labeled3 are labeled2 are labeledLess than 2 Each picture has a caption explaining the photo and its importance. At least 3 pictures have captionsTwo pictures have captionsOne picture has a captionNo captionsCaptions are 2-3 sentences - each sentence provides meaningful total of meaningful sentences for all pictures = 9 Sum total of meaningful sentences for all pictures = 6-7 Sum total of meaningful sentences for all pictures = 4-5 Less than 4 meaningful sentencesPoint ValuesNotes / InfoTheme ideas can be such things as State events, State people, State schools or colleges, a specific State park, pictures of a specific place, such as the Naval Academy if your State was Maryland.

8 These are just a few points = no extra credit points awarded to Social Studies grade12 points = 6 extra credit points awarded10-11 points = 4 extra credit points awarded8-9 points = 2 extra credit points awarded3210 Box well-decorated with colored paperBox is neatly covered all aroundBox is adequately covered all the way aroundBox is not covered at allDesign on lid of box represents the State . Could be State flag or something for which the State is design is neat and well decorated and represents the stateLid design adequately represents the State -or- is neat and well decoratedSloppy lid design or no design, nor does it represent the stateNumber of items in the box9-10 items7-8 items4-6 itemsless than 4 items8-10 items + lid design are adequately explained as to how they represent the state6-7 items are adequately explained as to how they represent the state4-5 items are adequately explained as to how they represent the stateLess than 4 items are inventoried8-10 items + lid design are adequately explained as to how they represent the state6-7 items are adequately explained as to how they represent the state4-5 items are adequately explained as to how they represent the stateLess than 4 items are inventoried10 points = 5 extra credit points awarded7 points = 2 extra credit points awarded6 points = 1 extra credit points awarded0-5 points = no extra credit points awarded to Social Studies grade8 points = 3 extra credit points awarded9 points = 4 extra credit points awarded12 points = 7 extra

9 Credit points awarded11 points = 6 extra credit points awardedState in a Box - Extra CreditAn inventory of the items in your box that explains what each item is AND how it represents your State . The LID DESIGN should be explained as an item in the inventory. The inventory counts DOUBLE! ALL ITEMS must be present on the inventory or the State -in-a-box Project will not be points = 8 extra credit points awardedPoint ValuesNotes / InfoSee information Sheet in your State Project Packets3210 Information appears about History, Tourism, and IndustryAll 32 of the 31 of the 3 NoneInformation gives historic details2-3 sentences of details1 sentence of detailed informationNo details, an historic event is merely mentionedNothing about history is mentionedInformation gives details about industry (or agriculture as an industry)2-3 sentences of details1 sentence of detailed informationNo details, an industry is merely mentionedNothing about industry or agriculture is mentionedInformation gives tourism details about places to visit2-3 sentences of details1 sentence of detailed informationNo details, places to visit are merely mentionedNo information about places to visit is givenInside illustrations should reflect the information they are illustratingInside illustrations reflect the informationInside illustrations do not reflect the informationFive persuasive facts detail what your State has to offer5 excellent details provide info on what your State has to offer3-4 excellent details1-2 excellent detailsNo details or details provided do not show what the State has to offerMap of the State is includedMap includedNo map includedState Slogan can be official or made up.

10 But slogan should be "catchy"A catchy slogan was made up by the student. Be sure you indicate that you created the slogan slogan is presentNo slogan presentStudent Signature Form for the slogan and details written by studentStudent Signature form is signed by parent & student and attached to brochureStudent signature form is not attached OR not signed by parent & studentCover design is neat, creative, and colorfulCover design is neat, colorful, and creative2 of the 31 of the 3 None of the 3 Overall quality of the brochure is neat and colorfulOverall quality is neat and colorfulOverall quality is neat or colorfulOverall quality is neither neat, nor colorful24610 or less points = no extra credit points awarded to social studies grade13-14 points = 2 extra credit points awarded, 11-12 points = 1 extra credit point awardedState Brochure Extra Credit29-30 points = 10 extra credit points awarded.