Knowledge/ Understanding Shows understanding of culture Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the topic and presented their information forcefully and convincingly.
10 9.8 9.5 9 8.5 8 Demonstrates a considerable knowledge and understanding of the topic and presented their information with ease. 7.8 7.5 7.3 7 Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of the topic and presented those topics with ease.
6.8 6.5 6.3 6 Demonstrates a Limited understanding of the topic.
5.8 5.5 5.3 5 Application Applies knowledge learned through meal preparation and identification of foreign culture in their everyday lives Information presented in the intro/meal was thorough and made a concrete connection between the knowledge learned and its use/importance to the student
10 9.8 9.5 9 8.5 8 Most information presented in the intro/meal was clear, and made a good connection between the knowledge learned and its use/importance to the student
7.8 7.5 7.3 7 Some information presented in the intro/meal was clear and accurate, but was not usually thorough. The student made a good connection between the knowledge learned and its use/importance to the student 6.8 6.5 6.3 6 Information had several inaccuracies OR was usually not clear. The student made a slight connection between the knowledge learned and its use/importance to the student 5.8 5.5 5.3 5 Communication Communicates ideas clearly and effectively through presentation and written report Points were clear, concise and convincing. Presentation of meal and intro was entertaining and culturally in tune.
10 9.8 9.5 9 8.5 8 Some Points were clear, concise and convincing. Presentation of meal and intro was somewhat entertaining and culturally in tune. 7.8 7.5 7.3 7 Few Points were clear, concise and convincing. Presentation of meal and intro was somewhat reflective of the culture selected. 6.8 6.5 6.3 6 Ideas were presented with very limited effectiveness and presentation was loosely reflective of the culture selected. 5.8 5.5 5.3 5 Thinking Explains reasons for the convergence and divergence of culture through geographic skills and inquiry Majority of arguments were clearly tied to an idea (premise) and organized in a tight, logical fashion. Displays a high degree of planning, processing and critical thinking skills.
10 9.8 9.5 9 8.5 8 Some arguments were clearly tied to an idea (premise) and organized in a tight, logical fashion. Displays a considerable degree of planning, processing and critical thinking skills
7.8 7.5 7.3 7 Few arguments were clearly tied to an idea (premise) but the organization was sometimes not clear or logical. Displays some degree of planning, processing and critical thinking skills.
6.8 6.5 6.3 6 Arguments were not clearly tied to an idea (premise). Displays a limited degree of planning, processing and critical thinking skills.