State Research Project Rubric
Rubric Categories
Not Met, 1
Approaching
Standard, 2
Met Standard, 3
Exceeding
Standard, 4
Conducted research on
your state to find &
analyze information using
a variety of sources
No evidence of
research and use of
sources
Some evidence of
research and use of
sources
Sufficient evidence
of research and use
of sources
Exemplary evidence
of research and use
of sources
Demonstrated knowledge
of the location & region
of your state
Did not describe
the location
Some description
of the location
Full description of
location and region
Exemplary
description & labels
of location and
region
Described the diverse
culture of your
state/region
No evidence or
information about
state culture
Some evidence or
information about
state culture
Sufficient evidence
and information
about state culture
Exemplary evidence
and information
about state culture
Included information
about the state/regions
climate & major physical
features
No information
about climate and
major physical
features of the state
Some information
about climate or
major physical
features of the
state
Sufficient
information about
both climate &
major physical
features of the state
Exemplary
information, labels,
and pictures of both
climate & major
physical features
Sufficient amount
of pictures & labels
and added
information using
captions
Excellent effort is
apparent and the
presentation is clear
and well-organized
Found pictures & labeled
your state’s symbols &
major landmarks or
attractions
No pictures or
evidence
Some pictures and
labels
Sufficient amount
of pictures and
labels
Presentation is clear &
designed with the
audience in mind
Poor effort to make
the presentation
clear
Minimal effort to
make the
presentation clear
Good effort to
make the
presentation clear
& information is
organized
Grade