Washington’s Best—Vacation!

How has the geography of Washington State influenced its history, economics, political interactions and diverse cultures?

Bellingham Schools Research Investigation

7th Grade

 

 

 

Rubric for Washington’s Best: Vacation!

 

Understanding the Regions

Problem Solving

Communicating Ideas

Teamwork

4

You went above and beyond the expectations! 

You learned a lot about all the regions of Washington, and you taught us a lot through your PowerPoint presentation.  Way to go!!

Wow!  Great plan!

You addressed each person’s interests and planned a fun vacation to three different regions of Washington.

You identified other activities beyond the main interests at each region.

You have sold your parents on the plan.  

You were not only clear and organized, but persuasive as well! You clearly stated why you chose the regions you did and why you didn't choose the others.

You used one another's strengths

You used your disagreements as opportunities to solve problems and reach new understandings.

3

You understand the differences between at least four regions of Washington.  

Your final project showed a deep understanding of the different regions.

Your plan provides a creative idea for a summer trip and addresses the five main interests.  

Your parents & friend will be pleased with their adventure to three different regions.

Your presentation is clear and organized.  

Your audience could see the link between family & friend’s interests and the regions you chose.

You clearly stated why you chose the regions you did.

Your parents might be convinced to adopt your plan.

You all participated in this project, and shared the work equally.  

You solved disagreements respectfully

2

You have a limited understanding of the regions of Washington.  

Your final project showed only a surface understanding of the different regions of Washington.

You have a trip plan that addresses the family & friend’s interests, but does not travel to three regions of Washington.

Your plan is not described in detail.

You definitely have some ideas to share, but your parents have trouble putting all of the pieces together.  

Your parents will probably not select your plan because they were confused. 

You did not always work cooperatively.  

You needed the teacher's help to solve disagreements.  

1

You did not show an understanding of the different regions of Washington.  

You used what you already knew about Washington, but did not gather and use new information.

Your plan does not really relate to your family & friend’s  interests, and does not travel to three regions of Washington.    

Your PowerPoint presentation was not persuasive, and did not link the family & friend’s interests to the regions.

Your trip will not be taken because you did not convince parents that it would be interesting. 

You did not work together to do your best on this project.  

Disagreements and disrespectful interactions got in the way of doing a good job.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

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Copyright Notice: No materials on any of the Bellingham Schools' WWW pages may be copied without express written permission unless permission is clearly stated on the page. These pages were adapted from “Road Trip Through Washington” by John Schick, John Livezey and Analisa Ficklin.  Adaptation by Eileen Andersen and Linda St Andre. Images from Microsoft Clipart Gallery. Washington map graphic ã2001, Analisa Ficklin
Research modules based on use of the Research Cycle, Module Maker, and ideas in Beyond Technology by Jamie McKenzie.