1. Name:_____________________________ EXPLORER TRUNK MYSTERY
LOW
PERFORMANCE AVERAGE EXPECTED PERFORMANCE
1 point 2 points 3 points
You have
*You have completed *You have completed 2
taken sufficient notes from each part of the explorer’s
NOTE TAKING 1 of the 3 of the 3 requirements in
requirements in the the “Expected” category. life.
“Expected” category. made good use of the time given to research.
completed the mind map with important & correct
information about your explorer.
1 point 2 points 3 points
You have
*You have completed *You have completed 3
identified your explorer’s trunk correctly.
EVIDENCE 1 of the 3 of the 4 requirements in
requirements in the the “Expected” category. explained the importance of all objects within the trunk
SHEET “Expected” category. on your evidence sheet.
written a solid reason why each object in the trunk you
selected belongs to YOUR explorer.
included reasons that are based on facts from the
explorer’s life that you read about in your booklet. (You
did not make any guesses.)
1 point 2 points 3 points
You offered help to your teammates often.
*You have completed *You have completed 2
You interacted, encouraged, & discussed the project
TEAMWORK 1 of the 3 of the 3 requirements in
requirements in the the “Expected” category. with your teammates daily.
“Expected” category. You were an active listener and respected other’s
opinions and suggestions.
To get a 4 you might: Include more than one sensible reason why a particular object from the trunk suits your explorer. You might also prepare for
the presentation thoroughly. That means you present the information about your explorer to the class with lots of details. Remember, most of
you other classmates will not know a thing about your explorer, so you should tell his life story slowly and carefully. It would also help if you share
the information loudly and clearly, without needing to refer to your notes very often.

2. Name:_____________________________ EXPLORER TRUNK MYSTERY
LOW Earned
AVERAGE EXPECTED PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE Points
1 point 2 points 3 points
Overall, you use a clear, appropriate speaking
PRESENTING voice that can be heard by your audience.
*You have completed 1 of *You have completed 2 of
(Oral Skills) the 3 requirements in the the 3 requirements in the You make eye contact often.
“Exemplary” category. “Exemplary” category. You face the class and only need to refer to your
notes occasionally.
1 point 2 points 3 points
You and your team members have introduced your
PRESENTING explorer to the class by summarizing the major events in
*You have completed 1 of *You have completed 2 of
(Information) the 3 requirements in the the 3 requirements in the his:
“Exemplary” category. “Exemplary” category. Early life
Adventures outside of Florida
Adventures in Florida
Accomplishments or failures
Final days
To get a 4 you might: Include more than one sensible reason why a particular object from the trunk suits your explorer. You might also prepare for
the presentation thoroughly. That means you present the information about your explorer to the class with lots of details. Remember, most of
you other classmates will not know a thing about your explorer, so you should tell his life story slowly and carefully. It would also help if you share
the information loudly and clearly, without needing to refer to your notes very often.