GT Middle East Project Rubric

Country:_______________________________________________________ Completed By:_______________________________________________________________

Exemplary Visual Impact-10 pts

Well Designed Country name and student name highly visible 3. Creative use of symbols, photos or illustrations 4. Information is well organized and easy to follow 5 of 5 of the following completed 1. Hemisphere 2. Continent 3. Use relative location to identify the closest countries and bodies of water (3 or more). 4. Latitude and Longitude of the Capital city 5. Based on what you now know, explain how the location of your country impacts the life and climate of the people in your country. 5 of 5 of the following complete 1. Include a physical and political map of your country. 2. Explain how the type of government and economy affects the people 3. Man-made landmarks-picture and description (5) 4. Explain if your country is successful and why? 5. Describe some conflict in your place and why there is conflict. 5 of 5 of the following completed 1. Find natural resources-create a map to show locations 2. Explain how people use the environment and natural 1. 2.

Proficient
Visually attractive Followed Instructions Some photos, symbols, and illustrations are included 4. Information is somewhat organized and can follow with some effort 4 of 5 of the following completed 1. Hemisphere 2. Continent 3. Use relative location to identify the closest countries and bodies of water (3 or more). 4. Latitude and Longitude of the Capital city 5. Based on what you now know, explain how the location of your country impacts the life and climate of the people in your country. 4 of 5 of the following complete 1. Include a physical and political map of your country. 2. Explain how the type of government and economy affects the people 3. Man-made landmarks-picture and description (5) 4. Explain if your country is successful and why? 5. Describe some conflict in your place and why there is conflict. 3 of 5 of the following completed 1. Find natural resources-create a map to show locations 2. Explain how people use the environment and natural 1. 2. 3.

Basic
1. 2. 3. 4. Followed instructions Final project looks rushed Does not reflect quality planning Information lacks organization and flow

Location-15 pts

3 or less of the following 1. Hemisphere 2. Continent 3. Use relative location to identify the closest countries and bodies of water (3 or more). 4. Latitude and Longitude of the Capital city 5. Based on what you now know, explain how the location of your country impacts the life and climate of the people in your country. 3 or less of the following complete 1. Include a physical and political map of your country. 2. Explain how the type of government and economy affects the people 3. Man-made landmarks-picture and description (5) 4. Explain if your country is successful and why? 5. Describe some conflict in your place and why there is conflict. 3 or less of the following completed 1. Find natural resources-create a map to show locations 2. Explain how people use the environment and natural

Place-15 pts

Human-Environment Interaction-15 pts

Movement-15 pts

Region-15 pts

Current Event-10 pts

Bibliography-5 pts

resources. Explain how the environment is modified and its effects. 4. Identify jobs that have been generated by the environment? 5. Provide 5 or more visuals/ examples 3 of 3 of the following completed 1. Explain methods of communication in your country. 2. How are goods, people, and natural resources transported from place to place? 3. Explain how the location impacts the movement. 5 of 5 of the following complete 1. Identify landforms, biomes, and large cities in your country. 2. Compare and contrast your country with another country in the same region 3. Provide a map of the region 4. Describe parts of your countrys culture (religion, language, traditions, clothing, food, etc.) 5. Find and include a video demonstrating part of your countrys culture 3 of 3 of the following complete 1. Link to the article or news report(recent) included with a summary 2. Respond to how it will affect the people and surrounding area 3. How does this affect you and your country All sources cited in project 3.

resources. Explain how the environment is modified and its effects. 4. Identify jobs that have been generated by the environment? 5. Provide 5 or more visuals/ examples 3 of 3 of the following completed 1. Explain methods of communication in your country. 2. How are goods, people, and natural resources transported from place to place? 3. Explain how the location impacts the movement. 5 of 5 of the following complete 1. Identify landforms, biomes, and large cities in your country. 2. Compare and contrast your country with another country in the same region 3. Provide a map of the region 4. Describe parts of your countrys culture (religion, language, traditions, clothing, food, etc.) 5. Find and include a video demonstrating part of your countrys culture 2 of 3 of the following complete 1. Link to the article or news report included with a summary 2. Respond to how it will affect the people and surrounding area 3. How does this affect you and your country Some sources cited 3.

resources. Explain how the environment is modified and its effects. 4. Identify jobs that have been generated by the environment? 5. Provide 5 or more visuals/ examples 3 of 3 of the following completed 1. Explain methods of communication in your country. 2. How are goods, people, and natural resources transported from place to place? 3. Explain how the location impacts the movement. 5 of 5 of the following complete 1. Identify landforms, biomes, and large cities in your country. 2. Compare and contrast your country with another country in the same region 3. Provide a map of the region 4. Describe parts of your countrys culture (religion, language, traditions, clothing, food, etc.) 5. Find and include a video demonstrating part of your countrys culture 1 of 3 of the following complete 1. Link to the article or news report included with a summary 2. Respond to how it will affect the people and surrounding area 3. How does this affect you and your country Few sources cited 3.