Goal

Target

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge

Uses three or more of the suggested websites. Uses prior knowledge of the 13 Colonies to direct their research on three or more topics. Understands and reports information accurately. Learns to navigate websites skillfully and easily.

Uses one or more of the suggested websites. Uses prior knowledge of the 13 Colonies to direct their research on one or more topics. Understands and reports some of the information accurately. Shows improvement in navigating websites.

Uses none of the suggested websites. Does not use prior knowledge of the 13 Colonies to direct their research. Does not understand the information or report it accurately. Does not attempt to use websites independently.

Standard 2: Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge

Analyzes and evaluates to find relevant and helpful information. Completes research charts neatly, completely and accurately.

Finds relevant information, but does not analyze or evaluate. Attempts to complete research charts completely and accurately.

Finds no relevant information. Does not complete research chart, or it is filled with illegible or irrelevant information.