Genealogy at School
5th to 8th Grades
Evaluation Rubric

Excellent	Good	Satisfactory	Needs Improvement	
Understanding Concepts	
The student demonstrated understanding of all or almost all of the concepts of immigration/ migration and genealogy when completing the activities.	The student demonstrated understanding of most of the concepts of immigration/ migration and genealogy when completing the activities.	The student demonstrated understanding of some of the concepts of immigration/ migration and genealogy when completing the activities.	The student demonstrated little understanding of the concepts of immigration/ migration and genealogy when completing the activities.	
Inquiry/Research Skills	
The student applied the five Ws effectively to conduct their genealogical and immigration/ migration research.

The student used a research organizer effectively.

The student analyzed, synthesized and evaluated their research data effectively.	The student applied the five Ws successfully to conduct their genealogical and immigration/ migration research.
The student used a research organizer successfully.

The student analyzed, synthesized and evaluated most of their research data successfully.	The student applied the five Ws satisfactorily to conduct their genealogical and immigration/ migration research.
The student used a research organizer with some success.

The student analyzed, synthesized and evaluated some of their research data successfully. 	The student had difficulty applying the five Ws in conducting their genealogical and immigration/ migration research.
The student had difficulty using the research organizer.

The student experienced difficulty analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating their research data. 	
Communication Skills	
The student consistently communicated the results of their genealogical research and supplemental activities with clarity and precision.

The student consistently used appropriate terminology and vocabulary associated with genealogy and immigration/ migration.	The student generally communicated the results of their genealogical research and supplemental activities with clarity and precision.

The student generally used appropriate terminology and vocabulary associated with genealogy and immigration/ migration.	The student sometimes communicated the results of their genealogical research and supplemental activities with clarity and precision.

The student sometimes used appropriate terminology and vocabulary associated with genealogy and immigration/ migration. 	The student rarely communicated the results of their genealogical research and supplemental activities with clarity and precision.

The student rarely used appropriate terminology and vocabulary associated with genealogy and immigration/ migration. 	
Technology Skills	
The student effectively and independently used the computer to conduct research and complete all of the online activities.	The student independently used the computer to conduct research and complete most of the online activities.	The student needed minimal assistance in using the computer to conduct research and complete most of the online activities.	The student needed a lot of assistance in using the computer to conduct research and complete the online activities.