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10th Grade Social Studies Open Response Questions

 

10th Grade
World Civilizations
Government and Civics

At the end of the French Revolution the Declaration of the Rights of Man was developed by the French Assembly in 1789. What democratic principals influenced this document? Give 2 examples of how these principles are practiced today.

10th Grade
World Civilizations
Government and Civics Rubric

Score Point

Description

4

  • The student extensively describes the democratic principles that influenced the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
  • The student provides 2 accurate and appropriate examples that demonstrate his/her extensive knowledge of how the principles of the Declaration of the Rights of Man are practiced today.
  • The student communicates in an organized way and uses of extensive detail.

3

  • The student broadly describes the democratic principles that influenced the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
  • The student provides 2 accurate and examples that demonstrate his/her broad knowledge of how the principles of the Declaration of the Rights of Man are practiced today.
  • The student communicates in an organized way using and uses broad detail.

2

  • The student describes the democratic principles that influenced the Declaration of the Rights of Man in a basic way.
  • The student provides 1 example that demonstrates a basic knowledge of how the principles of the Declaration of the Rights of Man are practiced today.
  • The student does not communicate in an organized way and provides little detail.

1

  • The student demonstrates minimal and/or incorrect knowledge about the democratic principles that influenced the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
  • The student provides 1 example that demonstrates a minimal understanding of how the principles of the Declaration of the Rights of Man are practiced today.
  • The student does not communicate in an organized way, and includes inaccurate information.

0

  • Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.

Blank

  • No response.

 

 

10th Grade
World Civilizations
Culture and Society

Throughout history 5 major religions have emerged.

Describe the basic beliefs of 3 of the 5 religions.

  • Explain why people would find these basic beliefs attractive.
  • Give two reasons for each religion selected.
10th Grade
World Civilizations
Culture and Society Rubric

Score Point

Description

4

  • The student describes the basic ideals of 3 major religions using extensive details.
  • The student provides two reasons for each religion explaining to why people would find the basic beliefs attractive. Extensive detail is used.
  • The student communicates in an organized way.

3

  • The student describes the basic beliefs of 3 religions demonstrating a broad understanding of the basic ideals of each religion.
  • The student provides two reasons for each religion explaining why people would find each one attractive. A broad understanding of the concept is demonstrated.
  • The student communicates in an organized way using broad details.

2

  • The student describes the basic beliefs of 2 major religions and demonstrating a limited understanding of each religion.
  • The student one reason for each religion demonstrating a basic understanding why people find the2 religions attractive.
  • The student does not communicate in an organized way, and provides little detail.

1

  • The student describes only 1 major religion demonstrating a minimal understanding of the religion.
  • The student does not explain why people would find religion attractive.
  • The student communicates poorly, and includes inaccurate information.

0

  • Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.

Blank

  • No response.

 

 

10th Grade
World Civilizations
Economics

Juan is a coffee farmer in Colombia. He grows the world’s finest coffee beans. A blight affects Juan’s crops and quickly spreads to the surrounding coffee farms. This causes a world wide coffee shortage.

  • What effect could this shortage have on coffee drinker around the world?
  • Explain how Juan’s government can assist the coffee farmers to lessen the impact the blight.

 

10th Grade
World Civilizations
Economics Rubric

Score Point

Description

4

  • The student describes, using extensive detail, a creative but plausible solution the Colombian government could try to help the coffee farmers and the country’s economy.
  • The student explains, using extensive detail, 2 possible effects the coffee blight could have on coffee drinkers.
  • The student communicates in an organized way.

3

  • The student gives a broad description of a plausible solution the Colombian government could try to help the coffee farmers and the country’s economy.
  • The student explains, using broad detail, 2 possible effects the coffee blight could have on coffee drinkers.
  • The student communicates in an organized way using information that is accurate.

2

  • The student gives a basic description of a solution the Colombian government could try to help coffee growers or the economy.
  • The student explains, using basic detail one effect the coffee blight could have on coffee drinkers.
  • The student does not communicate in an organized way and provides little detail.

1

  • The student describes a solution that is not plausible demonstrating a minimal understanding of the economic problems faced by the Colombian coffee farmers and government.
  • The student describes one effect the coffee blight could have on coffee drinkers that is not appropriate.
  • The student does not communicate in an organize way, and includes inaccurate information.

0

  • Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.

Blank

  • No response.

 

 

10th Grade
World Civilizations
Geography

Africa has a great diversity of geographic features. Describe three of these features and explain how each feature has influenced the development of Africa.

 

10th Grade
World Civilizations
Geography Rubric

Score Point

Description

4

  • The student describes 3 specific geographic features of Africa using extensive detail.
  • The student explains how each feature influenced the development of Africa using extensive detail and appropriate examples.
  • The student communicates in an organized way.

3

  • The student describes 3 specific geographic features providing a broad description of each feature.
  • The student provides a broad explanation how each feature influenced the development of Africa.
  • The student communicates in an organized way.

2

  • The student describes 2 geographic features demonstrating a basic knowledge of how each feature.
  • The student provides a basic explanation of how each feature influenced the development of Africa.
  • The student does not communicate in an organized way and provides little detail.

1

  • The student describes 1 general geographic feature using minimal detail.
  • The student provides a minimal explanation of how the feature affected the development of Africa.
  • The student does not communicate in an organized way, and includes inaccurate information.

0

  • Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.

Blank

  • No response.

 

 

10th Grade
World Civilizations
History

Revolution is a political tool that has been used in Europe throughout its history.

  • Compare the causes for the Glorious Revolution of 1688, the French Revolution of 1789, and the Russian Revolution of 1917.
  • Identify a modern day revolution anywhere in the world during the past 50 years and compare its causes to the causes of one revolution mentioned above.

 

10th Grade
World Civilizations
History

Score Point

Description

4

  • The student compares the causes of the three revolutions using extensive detail.
  • The student compares the causes of one of the revolutions with a modern day revolution using extensive detail.
  • The student communicates in an organized way.

3

  • The student compares the causes of the three revolutions using broad detail.
  • The student compares the causes of one of the revolutions with the causes of a modern day revolution using broad details.
  • The student communicates in an organized way.

2

  • The student compares 2 revolutions demonstrating only a basic understanding of the causes.
  • The student does not compare one of the revolutions to a modern day revolution.
  • The student does not communicate in an organized way and used only basic detail.

1

  • The student compares two revolutions using minimal detail.
  • The student does not compare a revolution to a modern day revolution.
  • The student does not communicate in an organized way, and includes inaccurate information.

0

  • Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.

Blank

  • No response.

 

 

 

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