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Mr. Sixta’s Modern World History
Name:________________________ Country:_____________________ Medium:_____________________
Africa Country Reports can be completed using different mediums. Each student has the opportunity to
demonstrate and share their knowledge. We share, use, and understand information differently depending on
with whom we are communicating (audience) and the purpose of our communication. This assignment might be
a bit of a challenge, but by addressing each component systematically and working at a regular pace, I have
confidence that each of you will succeed with this project and be an expert on your country.
Categories
Level 3-Exceeds
Level 2-Meets/Satisfies
Requirements
Level 1-Needs
Improvement
Geography
(Climate,
Topography, Land
Use, Environment,
Physical
Characteristics,
Human
Settlement, etc.)
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Defining characteristics of the
country’s geography are
described.
Clear explanations are given
for how at least 3 elements of
geography have impacted
human settlement and
development.
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History (What’s
the history of your
country? Who
lived there? Who
colonized? Why
did they colonize?
Why did your
country become
independent?)
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Project addresses pre-colonial
history and provides
information about indigenous
African ethnic groups of the
country.
Explanation is given for who
and how the country was
colonized and how
colonization efforts were
resisted.
Attention is given to what life
was like for ethnic Africans
and European colonists during
colonization.
Motives for colonization are
evaluated.
The struggle for independence
is described.
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Defining characteristics of the
country’s geography are
described and context is
addressed for how the region
and/or surrounding countries
compare.
At least 3 elements of
geography are discussed in
detail. Very thoughtful
explanation is given for how
each of these elements
individual and collectively
have and continue to impact
human settlement and
development.
Pre-Colonial history of the
country is clearly explained
and provides solid background
information about the
indigenous African ethnic
groups that historically
inhabit. Attention is paid to
pre-colonial trade, language
exchange and movements of
people.
Strong explanation is given
for who and how the country
was colonized, how
colonization efforts were
resisted and how this
countries experience fits into
the larger narrative of African
colonization.
Attention is given to what life
was like for ethnic Africans
and European colonists during
colonization.
Multiple motives for
colonization are critically
evaluated.
The struggle for independence
is described, providing
context for who engaged in
the movement, the tactics they
used and international
reactions.
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Little to no attention is given
to describing or explaining
the defining geographic
characteristics of the country.
Little or no explanation is
given of 3 or fewer
geographic elements.
There is minimal or no
description for how
geography has or will impact
human settlement and
development.
Project does not address or
provides little information
about pre-colonial history
and/or indigenous African
ethnic groups of the country.
Little or no explanation is
given for who and how the
country was colonized or how
colonization efforts were
resisted.
Little or no attention is given
to what life was like for
ethnic Africans and European
colonists during colonization.
Few motives for colonization
are addressed or are poorly
evaluated.
Little or no information is
presented about the struggle
for independence.
Mr. Sixta’s Modern World History
Name:________________________ Country:_____________________ Medium:_____________________
Modern Life (If
you were to visit
today, what would
you see? Who
would you meet?
How would they
dress? Do people
go to school?
What are their
homes like?)
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Content/Accuracy
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Maps: Physical,
Political or
Regional
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Editing: Overall
quality and
sequencing of
information
demonstrates
knowledge of class
topics and
country.
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Comments:
At least three themes are used
to portray a vivid picture of
what modern life in the
country.
Themes (indicators) are
described in sufficient detail
and connections are made
about how those factors
influence and measure modern
life.
Graphs or charts are used
effectively to demonstrate
trends and make sense of
information.
Purpose and main ideas are
clear, focused, interesting and
engaging.
Relevant evidence/details
provide a thorough
explanation.
Details are exceptionally
strong and thoughtful.
Information is current and
cited.
All required maps are
included.
Each map is clearly labeled
with many significant cities
and regions identified on the
map.
Maps are clear and correct.
Regional map identifies trends
and dates.
Compelling narrative and
description of events.
Sentences or drawings vary in
structure, ideas are clear and
transitions help the report
flow.
Clear and correct vocabulary
are used to accurately label
and describe information.
Creative use of the medium is
expressed while adhering to
requirements of the country
report sheet.
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Three themes (indicators) are
used to create an accurate
picture of what modern life is
like in the country.
Three themes (indicators) are
discussed in relation to how
they influence and measure
modern life.
Graphs or charts are used to
demonstrate trends or make
sense of information.
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Purpose and main ideas are
clear.
Generally relevant
evidence/details provide
explanation.
Details are solid.
Generally, information is
current and cited.
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All required maps are included.
Each map is labeled with some
significant cities and regions
identified on the map.
Maps may or may not be clear,
but are correct.
Regional map identifies trends
and dates.
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Sentence structures, paragraphs
or images are clear.
Organization is sensible and
syntax is appropriate.
Key terms from readings,
films, study guides, etc. are
used often.
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Less than three themes
(indicators) are used to create
a description of what modern
life is like in the country.
Themes (indicators) are used
poorly and do little to discuss
how they influence or
measure modern life.
Graphs or charts are used
poorly to demonstrate trends
or make sense of information.
Points may be off topic,
confusing, and/or too general.
Little to no evidence is
provided explaining their
country and colonialism.
Examples have inadequate
details or too few details.
Information may or may not
be current and often is not
cited.
Some required maps are
included.
Some maps do not label
significant cities or regions.
Maps are not clear or correct.
Both maps do not identify
trends or dates.
Some sentence structures are
clear but most are difficult to
read or follow.
Ideas and themes have begun
to be organized but are not
consistent.
Key terms from readings,
films, study guides, etc. are
sometimes used.
Mr. Sixta’s Modern World History
Name:________________________ Country:_____________________ Medium:_____________________
Grade: