This rubric may be used as a student checklist or as a teacher assessment tool.
| Instructions | Completed | Partially complete | Incomplete or not attempted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Selected and located two points on topographical map | |||
| 2. Measured and recorded the horizontal length of the line between the points | |||
| 3. Determined the scale and recorded the length in centimeters | |||
| 4. Used the correct coversion factor and converted the horizontal displacement to feet | |||
| 5. Overlaid a coordinate grid and determined the horizontal line or bearing | |||
| 6. Constructed a straight-line elevation profile between the two points | |||
| 7. Determined and recorded the elevation difference | |||
| 8. Determined the angle of vertical displacement using the tangent function | |||
| 9. Determined the total displacement using the Pythagoreum equation | |||
| 10. Converted the feet measurement unit to miles for horizontal displacement, vertical displacement, and total displacement | |||
| 11. Determined the actual distance by road between the two points, converted the distance to scale then to miles | |||
| 12. Completed "Engaging Questions" |
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