RUBRIC
Design a Government
Note to Teacher. This sample rubric is based on a subset of the Common Core State Standards—Mathematics and C3 Framework for Social Studies.
Before implementing the project in your classroom, be sure to review your state-specific standards and your grade-level standards and revise the
project rubric accordingly.
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Developing
At Standard
Record any additional feedback to help the
team improve.
Understanding of
Government Concepts
Shows basic understanding of
government forms and functions.
Demonstrates clear and accurate
understanding of various
government structures and
political theories.
Exhibits in-depth and nuanced
understanding, making
connections to contemporary
government systems.
Government design is basic with
minimal detail.
Government structure is well
thought out with clear roles and
functions.
The design is highly detailed,
innovative, and demonstrates
a deep understanding of
effective governance.
Research is somewhat superficial,
with limited analysis.
Comprehensive research and
thoughtful analysis of different
government models.
Research is extensive and
insightful, with sophisticated
analysis comparing historical
and contemporary models.
(UTAH CCSS—World History)
WH Standard 2.5
Quality of Government
Design
(UTAH CCSS—World History)
WH Standard 2.5
Research and Analysis
(UTAH CCSS—World History)
WH Standard 2.5
Advanced
If the product exceeds expectations, how
does it do so?
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RUBRIC
Design a Government
Collaboration and
Participation
Participates in group activities but
may not contribute significantly.
Actively collaborates and
contributes to group discussions
and activities.
Demonstrates exceptional
teamwork and leadership in
guiding group activities.
Presentation is basic, with limited
clarity or creativity.
Presentation is clear, wellorganized, and effectively
communicates the government
design.
Presentation is engaging,
creative, and demonstrates a
high level of understanding
and persuasion.
Provides basic reflection on the
learning process.
Reflects thoughtfully on the
learning process and the project’s
implications.
Offers deep and insightful
reflections, showing how
understanding of key concepts
has evolved.
I can describe my learning
process and explain the
decisions I made as I learned.
I can analyze my learning
process, evaluating the decisions
I made to consider how I can
improve as a learner.
(UTAH CCSS—World History)
WH Standard 2.5
Presentation
(UTAH CCSS—World History)
WH Standard 2.5
Reflection and Critical
Thinking
(UTAH CCSS—World History)
WH Standard 2.5
Reflection
(general)
I can describe the value of the
content and skills I’ve learned
during this project.
I can describe how my skills and
knowledge have grown during
this project.
I can evaluate the potential
future applicability of what I
learned during this project.
I can clearly identify how my
understanding of key concepts
and skills has deepened during
this project.
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RUBRIC
Design a Government
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