Desegregation and Massive Resistance in Virginia
Culminating Assessment
Students will demonstrate knowledge of terms and events such as “separate but equal,” Massive Resistance, integration, segregation, and Brown v. Board of Education by creating a unique poster about the changes in Virginia during the 1900s. Students will focus on events and individuals that impacted Virginia during segregation and after desegregation. Students may work individually or in small groups. Projects will be shared in a poster fair.
Students will be assessed according to the following rubric.
Poster Rubric
Name, date, and title are included
Writing is neat and within the margins of the paper or chart
Illustrations are carefully drawn or colored
Care and attention were given to the project
Focuses on central topic
Organization method is easily understood
Terms and ideas are placed in the correct locations
Writing is clear and understandable
Reader clearly understands the terms and ideas
Includes a variety of phrases and descriptive words
Key terms and ideas are spelled correctly
Words are used in correct form
Punctuation is used correctly
Common words are spelled correctly