A unit based on Foxfire Principles
America at War in the Twentieth Century
War Unit Rubric

 
GIVEN
CREDIT 
PLUS
SOCIAL STUDIES 
CONTENT (choose one)
Portfolio
 Contains original notes and other documents related to the content standards, including these sections:
  • Spanish American War and U.S. Imperialism
  • World War I
  • World War II
  • Cold War, Korean War and Vietnam War
Each section includes a cover letter, detailing section content and explaining what the student learned.		 Includes material from a variety of sources, including primary documents, books in addition to the textbook, oral history and Internet sites.
Exam
 Demonstrates understanding of the content standards by achieving 75%
or better on an essay exam (using 
own notes).		 Refers to material from a variety of sources, including primary documents, books in addition to the textbook, oral history and Internet sites.
Seminar
 Participates actively by speaking regularly and citing details to demonstrate understanding of the content standards (using own notes). Refers to material from a variety of sources, including primary documents, books in addition to the textbook, oral history and Internet sites.
PRODUCT/
PERFORMANCE		 Explores a question framed by students, contains evidence of rigorous learning about the U.S. at war, and is shared with an audience outside the class. Uses material from a variety of sources, including primary documents, books in addition to the textbook, oral history and Internet sites.
LITERARY WORK
CONNECTED 
TO UNIT FOCUS		 Meets group deadlines and participates actively by speaking regularly and citing details to demonstrate understanding of the book. (Self-evaluation and teacher observation) Contributes continually, communicating thoughts, feelings and ideas. Uses active listening  and encourages participation of other group members. Uses skills of summarizing, analyzing and evaluating to synthesize group ideas.
COLLABORATIO
AND TEAMWORK		 Meets group deadlines, works actively and cooperatively with small groups and the entire class, and uses class and group time productively. (Self-evaluation and teacher observation) Demonstrates leadership by volunteering for individual and group tasks to advance the work of the class.
DOCUMENTATION Can show documentation of current learning on demand.
Writes reflections on learning as assigned.