New Deal Game Rubric

At this station you may choose between creating a Skit or a Game about the New Deal.  Your goal is to teach your classmates about the New Deal.

If you choose to create a game, make sure you write clear instructions and that you have eneough cards/materials to complete a circuit around the board.

Also, be sure to create all the pieces you will need to play the game.  Be sure to read - up on the New Deal before you begin!

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Knowledge Gained	All students in group could easily and correctly state several facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.	All students in the group could easily and correctly state 1-2 facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.	Most students in the group could easily and correctly state 1-2 facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.	Several students in the group could NOT correctly state facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.
Accuracy of Content	All information cards made for the game are correct.	All but one of the information cards made for the game are correct.	All but two of the information cards made for the game are correct.	Several information cards made for the game are not accurate.
Attractiveness	Contrasting colors and at least 3 original graphics were used to give the cards and game board visual appeal.	Contrasting colors and at least 1 original graphic were used to give the cards and game board visual appeal.	Contrasting colors and "borrowed" graphics were used to give the cards and game board visual appeal.	Little or no color or fewer than 3 graphics were included.
Rules	Rules were written clearly enough that all could easily participate.	Rules were written, but one part of the game needed slightly more explanation.	Rules were written, but people had some difficulty figuring out the game.	The rules were not written.
Creativity	The group put a lot of thought into making the game interesting and fun to play as shown by creative questions, game pieces and/or game board.	The group put some thought into making the game interesting and fun to play by using textures, fancy writing, and/or interesting characters.	The group tried to make the game interesting and fun, but some of the things made it harder to understand/enjoy the game.	Little thought was put into making the game interesting or fun.

Stock Market Crash Warning Extra, Extra Read all About it

At this station you will be sent back in time.  It is the period of time just before the stock market crash and you are a news paper journalist.  You see all the signs that the stock market will crash and you want to warn the people of America.  It is your job to create a News Paper cover and article defining at least six of the reasons that you think the stock market will crash.  Read the information provided, it will tell you all of the things that contributed to the stock market crash.  Make sure that your cover has at least two pictures.  Be creative you want the paper to be attractive so that people will read it. 

CATEGORY	8	6	4	2
Who, What, When, Where & How	The article adequately addresses the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).	The article addresses at least 4 of the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).	The article addresses at least 3 of the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).	The article addresses at least 2 of the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, and how).
Graphics	Graphics are in focus, are well-cropped and are clearly related to the articles they accompany.	Graphics are in focus and are clearly related to the articles they accompany.	80-100% of the graphics are clearly related to the articles they accompany.	More than 20% of the graphics are not clearly related to the articles OR no graphics were used.
Spelling and Proofreading	No spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newspaper.	No more than a couple of spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newspaper.	No more than 3 spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newspaper.	Several spelling or grammar errors remain in the final copy of the newspaper.
Requirements	All of the required content was present	Almost all the required content was present.	At least 75% of the required content was present.	Less than 75% of the required content was present.
6 Reasons	You have given at least six reasons the stock market will crash	You have given five reasons the stock market will crash	You have given four reasons the stock market will crash	You have given three reasons the stock market will crash
Layout - Flag	The name of the newspaper is centered and stands out from other content. The date and edition of the newspaper appear below the name.	The name of the newspaper stands out from other content. The date and edition of the newspaper appear below the name.	The name of the newspaper stands out from other content. Either the date or the edition number of the newspaper appears below the name.	The name of the newspaper does not stand out OR both the name and edition of the newspaper are missing.

Art Exhibit

At this station you will be creating an art Exhibit defining the Great Depression.  You must use ALL of the items in the envelope in creating your exhibit both pictures and other objects.  If you leave any item out, your group will be docked points (loose points).  All the research you need is enclosed in the envelope, read it and figure out what is important to share.  Each picture and item must have a description, in your own words.  In addition to the descriptions, there must be a one page write up summarizing the Great Depression.   Please see rubric below for grading.

CATEGORY	10	8	6	4
Message	The Exhibit does a fantastic job of showing clearly what happened during the great depression.	The Exhibit does a good job of showing what happened during the great depression,	The Exhibit does an ok job of showing what happened during the great depression.	The Exhibit does a poor job of showing what happened during the great depression.
Clarity and Neatness	Exhibit is easy to read and all elements are so clearly written, labeled, or drawn that another student could create the presentation if necessary.	Exhibit is easy to read and most elements are clearly written, labeled, or drawn. Another person might be able to create the presentation after asking one or two questions.	Exhibit is hard to read with rough drawings and labels. It would be hard for another person to create this presentation without asking lots of questions.	Exhibit is hard to read and one cannot tell what goes where. It would be impossible for another person to create this presentation without asking lots of questions.
Spelling & Grammar	No spelling or grammatical mistakes on an Exhibit with lots of text.	No spelling or grammatical mistakes on an Exhibit with little text.	One spelling or grammatical error on the Exhibit.	Several spelling and/or grammatical errors on the Exhibit.
Content	All content is in the students' own words and is accurate.	Almost all content is in the students' own words and is accurate.	At least half of the content is in the students' own words and is accurate.	Less than half of the content is in the students' own words and/or is accurate.
Required Elements	Exhibit included all required elements as well as a few additional elements.	Exhibit included all required elements and one additional element.	Exhibit included all required elements.	One or more required elements was missing from the Exhibit.

Timeline Instructions

At this station you will be creating an illustrated timeline of the Great Depression.  Your goal is to use the materials provided you should have three different timelines and several other handouts to select at least twenty (20) of the MOST important events to include in your timeline.  Please either draw, or cut and paste illustrations for at least 5 of the events.  Creativity counts!  Please see the rubrics below for grading.

CATEGORY	10	8	6	4
Spelling and Capitalization	Spelling and capitalization were checked by another student and are correct throughout.	Spelling and capitalization were checked by another student and were mostly correct.	Spelling and capitalization were mostly correct, but were not checked by another student.	There were many spelling and capitalization errors.
Content/Facts	Facts were accurate for all events reported on the timeline.	Facts were accurate for almost all events reported on the timeline.	Facts were accurate for most (~75%) of the events reported on the timeline.	Facts were often inaccurate for events reported on the timeline.
Readability	The overall appearance of the timeline is pleasing and easy to read.	The overall appearance of the timeline is somewhat pleasing and easy to read.	The timeline is relatively readable.	The timeline is difficult to read.
Title	The timeline has a creative title that accurately describes the material and is easy to locate.	The timeline has an effective title that accurately describes the material and is easy to locate.	The timeline has a title that is easy to locate.	The title is missing or difficult to locate.
20 Events       Graphics	The timeline has More than 20 events       All 5 graphics are effective and balanced with text use.	The timeline has 18-20 Events   All 5 graphics are effective, but there appear to be too few or too many.	The timeline has 16-18 Events   There are fewer than 5 graphics are effective and their use is balanced with text use.	The timeline has 14-15 Events   There are fewer than 5 graphics and they are not effective.
Creativity	Extra points for creativity - Make it look different from the usual timeline!!!