Evaluation

The goal of this project is for you to comprehend the causes and effects of the Civil War, and the various perspectives of the participants. This should also increase your group skills. All objectives discussed in class prior to the project should also be met by the completion of the assignment.
You will be evaluated on the following criteria:
* group cooperation
* understanding of role
* demonstrate good understanding of general information
* ability to present ideas

You will not be graded on any project except for the final project. The other work that you do will be checked by the teacher to make sure you are on the right track. The process of the project is to complete the final project and do so in a manner that includes all the information that you have researched and deemed important.


Remedial


Developing


Accomplished


Exemplary


Score

 

Understanding and Mastery of Assigned Role

(35 points)


Novice level comprehension of some of the facets of daily life and beliefs as well
as remedial understanding of how the role would have been changed by the war.


Basic comprehension of most facets of daily life and beliefs as well an entry level of understanding of how the role would have been changed by the war.

Partial comprehension of daily lifestyle and beliefs as well
as general understanding of how the role would have been changed by the war.

Full comprehension of daily lifestyle and beliefs as well
as a complete understanding of how the role would have been changed by the war.

 

Understanding of General
Civil War Knowledge

(25 points)

Base level understanding of Civil that shows beginning depth and breadth
of knowledge
through novice comprehension of ideology, daily condition, and effect of the war.

General understanding of Civil that illustrates adequate depth
and breadth
of knowledge through sufficient comprehension of ideology, daily condition, and effect of the war.

Accurate understanding of Civil that demonstrates great depth and breadth of knowledge through skilled comprehension of ideology, daily condition, and effect of the war.

Impressive understanding of Civil War which reflects masterful depth and breadth of knowledge through complex comprehension of ideology, daily conditions, and effects of the war.

Ability to Present Ideas to Others

(30 points)


Has a poorly designed concept that is undeveloped and is devoid of factual material.

Has a general concept that is under developed through the use of some evidence.

Has a clearly defined concept that is somewhat developed through the use of evidence.

Has a clear and original guiding concept that is well developed through the use of strong evidence.

Group Cooperation

(10 points)


Able to contribute at a novice level to the group through a small set of tasks and positions.

Ability to contribute at a reasonable level to the group through some tasks and positions.

Able to contribute at a professional level to the group through a majority of tasks and positions.

Ability to contribute at an impressive level to the group through a multitude of tasks and positions.