ModelingProblems

**Our Question**- Is it possible for the U.S. to set up a democratic form of government in a foreign land?
===Students should create a concept map which would visually illustrate the key components relating to the problem. After completing their own map, students would share their maps with the rest of the class, which would promote discussion outside of their own thinking.===

Refinement** || Insightful connections between subtopics, Includes significant detail points || Evidence of connections between subtopics, several detail points || Subtopics are present but indicate few connections || Few subtopics are present || clear and significant structure || Web demonstrates structured thought || Web demonstrates some structured thought || Web structure is present but lacks focus ||
 * Rubric**
 * **Category** || **4- Exemplary** || **3- Proficient** || **2- Partially Proficient** || **1- Incomplete** ||
 * **Problem
 * **Brainstorming** || Web demonstrates
 * **Content** || Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent. || Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good. || Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors. || Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors. ||