Geographical Reasoning Rubric
Place, Regions, &
Culture (H-EI)
Spatial Patterns &
Movement (HP)
Thoroughly analyzes the
physical and human
geographic
characteristics of places
and describes distinctive
features that give them
meaning.
Thoroughly analyzes the
physical and human
factors that impact
environments,
movement, settlement
patterns, and
relationships among
these phenomena.
Accurately places,
organizes, and
communicates
information about people,
places, and environments
in a spatial context.
Formulates plausible
interpretation or claim
based on the evaluation
of evidence found in a
variety of geographic
sources
Justifies claims using
appropriate, direct
evidence from a variety of
geographic sources.
Analyzes the physical
and human geographic
characteristics of places.
Analyzes the physical
and human factors that
impact environments,
movement, and
settlement patterns.
Accurately places,
organizes, and
communicates
information about people,
places, and environments
in a spatial context with
minimal errors.
Generates a reasonable
interpretation or claim
based on the evaluation
of evidence found in
selected geographic
sources
Justifies claims using
some appropriate, direct
evidence from a variety of
geographic sources.
2
Shows some analysis of
the physical and human
geographic
characteristics of places.
Shows some analysis of
the physical and human
factors that impact
environments,
movement, and
settlement patterns.
Places, organizes, and
communicates
information about people,
places, and environments
in a spatial context with
minimal accuracy.
States an interpretation
or claim that may or may
not based on evidence
found in selected
geographic sources
Justifies claims using
generalizations, or using
limited appropriate direct
evidence.
1
Shows little or no
analysis of the physical
and human geographic
characteristics of places.
Shows little or no
analysis of the physical
and human factors that
impact environments,
movement, and
settlement patterns.
Erroneously places and
Does not state an original
organizes information
claim or interpretation
about people, places, and
environments in a spatial
context.
Criteria
4
3
Location
Claim
Evidence
Does not justify or
support claims using
appropriate direct
evidence.