Grade 8
Rubric
Social Science
Outstanding 4.0=A
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of subject matter.
- Demonstrates an in-depth understanding how geography influences cultural development.
- Demonstrates an in-depth understanding that historical events influence modern life.
- Understands the purpose of government and the role of economics.
- Uses a variety of resources to present well developed projects and assignments.
Strong 3.0=B
- Frequently demonstrates an understanding of subject matter.
- Demonstrates understanding that geography influences cultural development.
- Understands that historical events influence modern life.
- Recognizes the purpose of government and the role of economics.
- Often uses a variety of resources to present projects and assignments.
Capable 2.0=C
- Demonstrates a general understanding of subject matter.
- Beginning to understand how geography influences cultural development.
- Developing an understanding that historical events influence modern life.
- Beginning to understand the purpose of government and the role of economics.
- Beginning to use a variety of resources to present projects and assignments.
Developing 1.0=D
- Has a limited understanding of subject matter.
- With assistance, recognizes how geography influences cultural development.
- Needs assistance in relating how historical events influence modern life.
- Has limited understanding of the purpose of government and the role of economics.
- Needs assistance to find and use resources for projects and assignments.
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