Assignment – Map Drawing Activity Rubric

Assignment – Map Drawing

Criteria Map Elements

Physical Features/Content

Accuracy of map

Neatness of map

Visual Appeal

4 The map includes clearly labeled title, date, compass rose, key, and appropriate labels. All labels are included and are carefully placed. Physical features are carefully drawn and are colored appropriately The map represents the intended area well. All the objects are placed in correct proportion and approximation. The map is neat and readable. The map is easily identifiable to the reader.

3 The map includes most standard map elements; most are accurate and easy to read. All labels are included and most are accurately placed. Physical features are carefully drawn and are colored appropriately. The map represents the intended area well with the exception of a few missing objects.

2 The map is missing several standard map elements.

1 The map is missing most standard map elements.

All but one or two labels are included, several inaccurately placed

Several labels are not included, most are inaccurately placed

The map represents the intended area with a few errors of placement.

The map does not represent the intended area at all.

The map is readable; 1-2 things represented can be distinguished with some help.

The map is difficult to read or understand. Gives the reader no clues or ideas of what it is.

Very colorful and clean looking; labels are easy to read

Some color is used; most labels are easy to read

The map is somewhat readable; 3-4 things represented can be distinguished with some help. Limited use of color; labels are somewhat difficult to read

Total: Comments:

Limited or no use of color; labels are very difficult to read

/20 points