THIRD GRADE STANDARDS BASED RUBRIC SOCIAL SCIENCE Essential Standard: STUDENTS DESCRIBE THE PHYSICAL AND HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND USE MAPS, TABLES, GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND CHARTS. First Trimester: Benchmarks on a map or a globe, California, the United States, the seven geographical features in their local region. or labels on a map or a globe, California, the United States, the seven continents, and the four oceans. or labels geographical features in their local region using a variety of resource materials. Students can generate multiple examples (orally, written, projects) of continuity and on a map and a globe, California, the United States, the seven geographical features in Tulare County region (deserts, mountains, valleys, hills, areas, and lakes using a variety of reference materials. Students make connections and change relative to geographical features and use of natural Students create their own map, labeled with California, the United States, seven continents, and four oceans. geographical features beyond Tulare County, such as isthmus, cape, bay, etc. Essential Standard: Cannot trace the ways in which people have used the natural resources of the local region and modified physical environment. change as it relates to human Inconsistently traces the ways in which people have used the natural resources of the local region and modified physical environment. change as it related to human Trace the ways in which people have used the natural resources of Visalia/Tulare County and modified the physical environment (orally, written, and through projects). Trace the ways in which people have used the natural resources of the local region and modified the physical environment and compare it to other regions. Students can generate multiple Students make connections examples (orally, written, and through projects) of continuity and change as it relates to human and change relative to human those areas. 3-4-03 1
Students are unable to use reference materials to generate change relative to the past and present local history of Visalia/ on a map or a globe, California, the United States, the seven geographical features in their local region. the past and present local history of Visalia/ or labels on a map or a globe, California, the United States, the seven continents, and the four oceans. or labels geographical features in their local region using a variety of resource materials. Students can reference materials multiple examples orally, written, and through projects of the past and present local history of Visalia/ Students can generate multiple examples (orally, written, projects) of continuity and on a map and a globe, California, the United States, the seven geographical features in Tulare County region (deserts, mountains, valleys, hills, areas, and lakes using a variety of reference materials. change in relation to the past and present of local Students make connections and change relative to geographical features and use of natural Students create their own map, labeled with California, the United States, seven continents, and four oceans. geographical features beyond Tulare County, such as isthmus, cape, bay, etc. 3-4-03 2
Essential Standard: STUDENTS DESCRIBE THE AMERICAN INDIAN NATIONS IN THEIR LOCAL REGION LONG AGO AND IN THE RECENT PAST. Second Trimester: Benchmarks to the geographical features of the American Indians in Visalia/ geographical features and the use of natural resources of the American Indians in Visalia/ Cannot describe how the natural environment adaptations and how they have changed have affected the local Native Americans. Unable to describe how the natural environment adaptations and how they have changed have affected the local Native American with supporting details. written, and through projects) of geographical features and the use of natural resources of the American Indians in Visalia/Tulare County (Yokut). Describe how the natural environment adaptations and how they have changed have affected the local Native Americans. change in relation to geographical features and natural resources of the American Indian. Compare and contrast the affect of the natural environment of the Yokuts to other tribes. to past and present local past and present local Cannot describe the Yokut culture and their interaction with the new settlers of Unable to describe the Yokut culture and their interaction with the new settlers of Tulare County with supporting details. written, or through projects) of continuity and change in relation to the past and present local Describe the interaction between the Yokuts and the settlers of change in relation to the past and present local Compare and contrast the Yokuts and their interactions with settlers to their lives today. 3-4-03 3
Essential Standard: STUDENTS DRAW FROM HISTORICAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ORGANIZE THE SEQUENCE OF LOCAL, HISTORICAL EVENTS AND DESCRIBE HOW EACH PERIOD OF SETTLEMENT LEFT ITS MARK ON THE LAND. Students are unable to use reference materials to generate change relative to human the area. to general one example of human migration and the development of the area. Cannot describe the contributions of various individuals who have come to Tulare County in terms of cultural and religious traditions and their influence on our present economy, emphasizing private property and entrepreneurship. to the past and present local Unable to describe with supporting details the contributions of various individuals who have come to Tulare County in terms of cultural and religious traditions and their influence on our present economy, emphasizing private property and entrepreneurship. the past and present local written, or through projects) to generate continuity and change as it relates to human migration and the development of the area. Describe the contributions of various individuals who have come to Tulare County in terms of cultural and religious traditions and their influence on our present economy, emphasizing private property and entrepreneurship. written, or through projects) to generate continuity and change as it relates the past and present local Students will use reference materials to make connections and change in relation to human migration. Compare and contrast the contributions of various individuals who have come to Tulare County in terms of cultural and religious traditions and their influence on our present economy, emphasizing private property and entrepreneurship. Students compare and contrast how Visalia was established and the contributions its founders made to the establishment of other cities and the contributions of their founders. 3-4-03 4
STUDENTS UNDERSTAND AND EXHIBIT THE RIGHTS AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENSHIP (L.S.) Rarely completes or turns in Turns in completed documents documents when due. when due. Frequently is disrespectful of people and/or property. Lacks an interest in learning.. Is disorganized and unprepared for class. Excessive tardiness and/or absences interfere with academic success. Rarely completes or turns in classroom work. T:\website\WORD\RUBRICS\SOCIAL SCIENCE, K-6\THIRD GRADE.doc Occasionally turns in complete or partially completed documents when due. Fails to show respect for people and property. Shows moderate interest in learning. Fails to always be prepared and organized for class. Irregular attendance and/or frequent tardiness affect academic success. Inconsistently turns in completed work. Shows respect for people and property. Shows a high interest in learning and a strong work ethic. Is always prepared and organized for class. Attends school and class regularly and on time. Classroom work completed in a timely manner. Submits completed documents on time and shows a willingness to revise and redo assignments to improve score. Is respectful and helpful to classmates and handles property with care. Maintains a high interest in learning and is willing to work hard to accomplish difficult tasks or to master difficult concepts. Is well prepared for class and maintains personal organization to ensure that class requirements can be met. Attends school and class regularly and on time and is willing to work outside of the regular school day to improve performance and master concepts. Completes classroom work in a timely manner and maintains an academic focus in class. 3-4-03 5