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Knowledge and Understanding Knowledge and understanding of the historical content studied in class and present-day context of each issue. Research is appropriate and incorporated into the report. Demonstrates a limited knowledge and understanding of the historical content and context of the issues. Limited use of research to support analysis. Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of the historical content and context of the issues. Some use of research to support analysis. Demonstrates considerable knowledge and understanding of the historical content and context of the issues. Considerable use of research to support analysis. Demonstrates an excellent knowledge and understanding of the historical content and context of the issues. Research is appropriate and incorporated into the report. Thinking/Inquiry Uses critical thinking and analytical skill to identify and discuss the various complex factors affecting each issue Demonstrates limited critical thinking and analytical skill when identifying and discussing the various factors affecting each issue. Demonstrates some critical thinking and analytical skill when identifying and discussing the factors affecting each issue Demonstrates considerable critical thinking and analytical skill when identifying and discussing the various factors affecting each issue. Demonstrates excellent critical thinking and analytical skill when identifying and discussing the various factors affecting each issue Communication Expression and organization of information and ideas is clear and concise, and flows in a logical manner The report is not written in a clear, concise, or logical manner The report is written in a somewhat clear, concise, and logical manner The report is written in a clear, concise, and logical manner The report is written in a very clear, concise, and logical manner Application Student is able to apply the concept of Continuity and Change to complex issues, drawing meaningful conclusions. Applies the concepts of Continuity to Change to the issues with a limited degree of effectiveness Applies the concepts of Continuity to Change to the issues with some degree of effectiveness Applies the concepts of Continuity to Change to the issues with a considerable degree of effectiveness Applies the concepts of Continuity to Change to the issues with a high degree of effectiveness