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Knowledge Gained

When shown a final map, the team can rapidly and accurately label at least 11 town features. The team is able to distinguish map features according to aesthetics and importance. The team is able to relate map features to their actual town features they live in.

When shown a final map, the team can rapidly and accurately label approximately 8-10 town features. The team is able to distinguish map features according to aesthetics and importance.

When shown a final map, the team can rapidly and accurately label approximately 5-7 town features. The team makes an attempt in distinguishing map features according to aesthetics.

When shown a final map, the team can rapidly and accurately label no fewer than 4 town features. The team makes no attempt in distinguishing map features.

Color Choices

The team always uses color appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.) on map. The team is able to relate most map features to common features as found on existing maps.

The team usually uses color appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.). The team is able to identify most map features.

The team sometimes uses color appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.). The team attempts to identify map features.

The team does not use color appropriately, or does not identify monochrome maps in their presentation.

Labels - Accuracy

At least 90% of the items are labeled and located correctly. A legend is used. The team is able to illustrate examples of map features and positioning, and relate it to the communities they live in.

70-89% of the items are labeled and located correctly. A legend is used. The team is able to illustrate why certain map features are positioned to one another.

60-69% of the items are labeled and located correctly. A legend is used.

Less than 59% of the items are labeled and located correctly.

Labels & Features - Neatness

At least 90% of the labels/features can be read easily. An online application such as Piktochart is used. The team is able to describe how software is used to solve the problem of positioning map features easily and rapidly.

70-89% of the labels/features can be read easily. An online application such as Piktochart is used.

60-69% of the labels/features can be read easily. An online application such as Piktochart is used.

Less than 59% of the labels/features can be read easily.

Title

Title tells the purpose/content of the map, is clearly distinguishable as the title, and is printed at the top of the map. The team is able to describe the purpose behind the map name. The team is able to name aesthetic features and relate it to real-life named features in their community.

Title tells the purpose/content of the map and is printed at the top of the map. The team is able to describe the purpose behind the map name.

Title tells the purpose/content of the map, but is not located at the top of the map. The team discloses the name, but not its purpose.

Purpose/content of the map is not clear from the title.

Teamwork

All four team members describe their roles and present the town map and its features. There is clear evidence of segregation of roles and teamwork in the presentation.

Three team members describe the town map, and their roles. Some team members may describe map features inconsistent with their roles.

Two team members describe the town map.

Only one team member describes the town map.