Year 4: History – First Fleet Poster Rubric
Student’s Name: __________________
Poster Presentation
What happened and when?
Why did it happen?
How did it happen and where?
European Settlers
Indigenous Aboriginals
Date:_____________________
Excellent
Student’s work is neat and
presentable, all writing is
legible and no spelling and
punctuation mistakes
Gives in depth information
about what happened, when it
occurred (Correct timeline),
while outlining the larger
importance of the First Fleet.
Give a detailed reason for why
the First Fleet happened, while
outlining the larger importance
of the First Fleet.
Detailed map that outlines the
course taken and supported with
anecdotal notes of the First
Fleet. The map also includes
appropriate labeling.
Provides detailed and in depth
information about what
happened to the land, people
and food at the time of the first
fleet arrival. A thorough and
well thought out description of
how they would be feeling.
Provides detailed and in depth
information about what
happened to the land, people
and food at the time of the first
fleet arrival. A thorough and
well thought out description of
how they would be feeling.
High
Student’s work is neat and
presentable; all writing is
legible and minimal spelling
and punctuation mistakes.
Gives a detailed desciption of
what happened and when the
Fleet sailed for Australia. Some
extra factual information
provided.
Give a detailed reason for why
the First Fleet happened.
Use a map to outline course
taken and includes notes about
the journey. The map also
includes appropriate labeling.
Provides information about the
land, people and food at the
time of the first fleet arrival,
with some extra detail. A
detailed description of how they
would be feeling.
Provides information about the
land, people and food at the
time of the first fleet arrival,
with some extra detail. A
detailed description of how they
would be feeling.
Satisfactory
Student’s work is neat and
presentable, all writing is
legible and some spelling and
punctuation mistakes
Mentions what happened and
when it occurred. One to two
pieces of factual information
provided.
Mention why the First Fleet
happened.
Includes a map which outline
the journey. The map includes a
small amount of labeling.
Included information about the
land, people and food at the
time of the first fleet arrival,
with no extra detail. A brief
description of how they would
be feeling was included.
Included information about the
land, people and food at the
time of the first fleet arrival,
with no extra detail. A brief
description of how they would
be feeling was included.
Limited
Student’s work is illegible, no
attention to detail and little care
towards their presentation. Did
not attempt a scientist costume.
Little to no mention about what
the First Fleet was or when they
sailed to Australia. No factual
information provided.
Little to no mention about why
the First Fleet happened.
Only includes a map of the
journey. The map does not
include appropriate labeling.
Failed to provide information
about the land, people and food
at the time of the first fleet
arrival. Little to no inclusion of
how they would be feeling.
Provides detailed information
about what happened to the
land, people and food at the
time of the first fleet arrival.
Little to no inclusion of how
they would be feeling.
Communicating and Reflecting
(WAHASS37)
Oral Presentation
Presents findings, supported by
detailed researched facts, in a
range of forms, effectively
using relevant terms.
Speaks clearly and confidently
when presenting their poster.
Covers all elements needed and
adds extra facts and
information.
Presents findings, supported by
researched facts, in a range of
forms, using relevant terms.
Uses oral presentation skills
well.
Presents findings, supported by
facts, in a range of forms, using
some relevant terms.
Attempts to use oral
presentation skills clearly.
Presents findings as listed facts
with some inaccuracies, using
simple, everyday language.
Limited use of oral presentation
skills (eye contact, voice level,
pace, etc).

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