Rivers of the World PROJECT Complete the table of the World” on the reverse of this sheet, using the internet to research. “Rivers Draw each river on the world map. Each river should be a different color. Label each river. Create a Prezi or PowerPoint with one slide for each river. On each slide include: The name of the river. A map showing where the river is located. A minimum of FOUR pictures that shows the (1) economic/cultural importance of the river, (2) a major city along the river, (3) any threats to the river, and (4) a picture showing the typical conditions along the river. GRADING RUBRIC Not Partly Fully Criteria Evident Evident Evident Rivers of the World Chart 40% – All rivers’ length in given. All rivers’ locations given. All rivers economic value given. All rivers’ cultural value given. All rivers’ environmental threats (such as pollution) given. Prezi or PowerPoint 30% – Each river has its own slide with its name. Each river has a picture of a map showing where is it located. Each river has a minimum of four pictures (economic/cultural importance, major city, threats to river, and typical conditions World Map of Rivers 15% – Each river is drawn on the map. Each river is a different color. Each river is labeled on the map. Written Communication 10% – You write using complete and meaningful sentences The material you present is well developed You use proper language mechanics, spelling and grammar You write in your own words using information provided PLAGIARISM = A GRADE OF ZERO Work Habits 5% – Your work is neat and represents your best efforts Your work is colorful Your work is completed and turned in on time You stay on task and use your time wisely Rivers of the World Location Environmental Threats to Length Economic/ Cultural River (Countries or states the the river (such as in Miles Value river passes through) pollution)
Rivers of the World PROJECT Complete the table “Rivers of the World” on the reverse of this sheet, using the internet to research. Draw each river on the world map. Each river should be a different color. Label each river. Create a Prezi or PowerPoint with one slide for each river. On each slide include: The name of the river. A map showing where the river is located. A minimum of FOUR pictures that shows the (1) economic/cultural importance of the river, (2) a major city along the river, (3) any threats to the river, and (4) a picture showing the typical conditions along the river. GRADING RUBRIC Criteria Not Evident Partly Evident Fully Evident Rivers of the World Chart – 40% All rivers’ length in given. All rivers’ locations given. All rivers economic value given. All rivers’ cultural value given. All rivers’ environmental threats (such as pollution) given. Prezi or PowerPoint – 30% Each river has its own slide with its name. Each river has a picture of a map showing where is it located. Each river has a minimum of four pictures (economic/cultural importance, major city, threats to river, and typical conditions World Map of Rivers – 15% Each river is drawn on the map. Each river is a different color. Each river is labeled on the map. Written Communication – 10% You write using complete and meaningful sentences The material you present is well developed You use proper language mechanics, spelling and grammar You write in your own words using information provided PLAGIARISM = A GRADE OF ZERO Work Habits – 5% Your work is neat and represents your best efforts Your work is colorful Your work is completed and turned in on time You stay on task and use your time wisely Rivers of the World River Length in Miles Location (Countries or states the river passes through) Economic/ Cultural Value Environmental Threats to the river (such as pollution)
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