As you work collaboratively on this project, you will gather information to understand the viewpoint of a person in a particular specialty area. Then you will determine how those specialty areas are related. Third, your team will propose a solution that considers the interests of the different specialty areas. Finally, as a team, you will present at a simulated "Save the Missouri River" conference.

Refer to the Scoring Guide below throughout this project to help you understand how you will be assessed as you gather information, use facts and statistics, set up the problem, present to the class and work as a team.

You are expected to meet the criteria for the project stated in the Process section of this WebQuest. Your performance in meeting the criteria will be assessed using this Scoring Guide:

    
         
 
  BEGINNING DEVELOPING ACCOMPLISHING EXCELLING
research Research is incomplete; most information included is not accurate. Research is less than adequate; most information included is accurate. Research is accurate; adequate information is present and accurate. Research is well done; all information present is accurate and complete.
collaboration Rarely on task; teacher intervention required daily; team unable to share work and responsibilities. On task some of the time; frequent intervention by teacher; worked well together part of the time. Usually on task; worked together and shared responsibilities; minimal teacher intervention required. Team worked extremely well together, shared responsibilities; no intervention from teacher needed; always on task.
group
project 		An attempt has been made to do the project; no evidence to support position. The project is done but lacks persuasion; not much evidence to support position. The project is good and shows some persuasion; contains some evidence to support position. The project is well done and persuasive; contains solid evidence to support position.
group
presentation 		An attempt is made at the presentation; most members do not participate and share responsibilities. Presentation is complete; not all members participate and share responsibilities. Presentation is good; all members participate and share responsibilities. Presentation is well done; all members participate and share responsibilities.
proposed solution You show little understanding of the role of your specialist areas. You attempt to take appropriate position through research, but lack support and accuracy. You show an understanding of your roles through research, possibly with a few inaccuracies. You show complete understanding of your roles and are clear on your positions through high-quality research.