What Makes a Good Place to Live?

What are the interrelationships among political systems, cultures, environments, and economies?


Product and Visual Aid Rubric

Element
Excellent(4)
Above Average (3)
Average (2)
Needs Improvement (1)
Subject Knowledge regarding visual aid item Subject knowledge is evident throughout. (more than required). The individual conveys (tells) in depth information using the visual aid product. Includes who first made this product, what the product is, where it comes from, why it is eaten or comes from that country, and how you make the product (the process you went through). All possible questions the audience may have regarding the product have been answered and that information is explained (told) to the audience. Subject knowledge is evident in much of the product. Information told about the product is clear, appropriate, and correct. Missing one part of the information regarding who, what, when, where, why and how. Unable to answer one question the audience may have regarding product Some subject knowledge is evident. Some information is confusing, incorrect or flawed. Two or more of the who, what, when, where, why and how information pieces are not addressed. Unable to answer 2 or more audience questions. Subject knowledge is not evident. Information is confusing, incorrect or flawed. Missing most or all of the information needed for the visual aid presentation. Unable to answer most audience questions
Preparation of materials and items Visual aid item is ready to present at the beginning of the period. All materials, such as food items, napkins, forks, cups etc. are either dropped in the room before the period starts or enter the room with you before the start of class bell rings. Visual aid item is ready to present at the beginning of the period. Missing one or more of the materials that are needed to present the item. Visual aid item is not ready to present at the beginning of the period. The student has to leave class to get item. Missing needed materials (napkins, cups etc.) to present item to the class. No visual aid is produced
Five Themes of Geography In depth analysis regarding the Five Themes of Geography and how they relate to your country is completed on the worksheet and displayed via the Poster/Overhead. Gathered additional research and data to address all five themes with clarity and accuracy. The poster/overhead displays a map of the country with identifying the physical features and major cities. An average amount of information regarding the Five Themes of Geography and how they relate to your country is completed on the worksheet and displayed via the Poster/Overhead. Lacking additional research and data to address all five themes with clarity and accuracy. The poster/overhead displays a map of the country with identifying the physical features and major cities. Minimal amount of information about the Five Themes of Geography and how they relate to your country is contained on the worksheet and displayed via the Poster/Overhead. No additional research and data addresses the five themes. The poster/overhead does not display a map of the country with identifying physical features and major cities. No research is completed and no connection to the Five Themes of Geography is made.
Poster or Overhead Design The poster/overhead is designed in a way that shows clear information and the elements of design. The poster shows the information visually and is easy to understand (less writing, more visual) . Balance, color, readability, spacing are all considered when producing the visual aid. All words are spelled correctly. The poster/overhead is designed in a way that conveys clear information, yet one of the elements of design is missing. The poster/overhead is designed in a way that does not convey clear information or reflect good design elements. Balance, color, readability, spacing are missing. No poster/overhead is produced.
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