EVALUATION

Standards

1.18 Research

Students use computers, telecommunications, and other tools of technology to research, to gather information and ideas, and to represent information and ideas accurately and appropriately.

6.25 National Identity

A. Students identify the distinctive characteristics of a nation's identity.

B. Examine symbols, literature, histories, folk traditions, and myth for the sources of national identities.

Assessment Rubric

Criteria
On Your Way
On Target
Onward and Upward!

Use the WebQuest Uncle Sam's Site to find information for data research booklet.

Design a new original state with new, original symbols, facts, and a map.

Requires teacher help to access links in order to complete research data booklet.

Designs an original new state without symbols, or facts, or map.

Independently accesses links on WebQuest to complete data booklet research.

Designs an original new state with required symbols, facts and labeled map.

Independently accesses links on WebQuest to complete data booklet research and is able to assist/teach another student.

Designs an original new state using a variety of art techniques such as paint/markers and colored paper.
One or more additional symbols or a new motto or state song is included.