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TASK:
"Treasure" Map
DEFINED TASK: Students will work in pairs to create a "treasure"
map of the classroom. Partners will exchange maps and search for each
other's "treasures."
PROCESS:
1.Decide with your partner where you would like to hide your treasure
(it must be able to be easily reached by another student).
2. Develop 5-10
symbols for items in the classroom. (example: = desk)
3. Draw a compass
rose on your map and label the cardinal and intermediate directions.
4. Neatly draw
your symbols on your map and define them in your map key.
5. Color your
map.
6. Place a star
on your map to show where you would like the hunt to begin.
7. Write directions
that will lead to your treasure. (Example: walk 5 steps south. Take 7
steps northeast and 2 steps west....)
Have fun!!!
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Treasure
Map Rubric
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Criteria
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Excellent
(3)
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Satisfactory
(2)
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Needs
Improv. (1)
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Map
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| Map clearly defines
symbols |
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| Map is neat, colorful,
legible |
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| Compass rose has
correct directions in relation to the items in the classroom |
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Directions
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| Uses directional
words - N,S,NW,SW, etc. |
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| Clear wording/easy
to follow |
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| Accurate-leads
to treasure |
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| Stays on task/cooperates
with partner |
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TOTAL: + _______
EXCELLENT= 19-21 points
SATISFACTORY = 14-15
GOOD= 17-18 points
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT = <14
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