Translation of the

Alien Message

Distinguished
19-23 of the words
from the alien
transmission are
translated correctly
from the Ancient
Egyptian hieroglyphics
into standard English.

Proficient
14-18 of the words
from the alien
transmission are
translated correctly
from the Ancient
Egyptian hieroglyphics
into standard English.

Apprentice
9-13 of the words from
the alien transmission
are translated correctly
from the Ancient
Egyptian hieroglyphics
into standard English.

Novice
0-8 of the words from
the alien transmission
are translated correctly
from the Ancient
Egyptian hieroglyphics
into standard English.

18-20 points

16-18 points

14-16 points

up to 14 points

Research is very
thorough and accurate.

Research is thorough
and mostly accurate
(with a few minor
mistakes).

Research is spotty and

at times inaccurate.

Minimal evidence of
research.

18-20 points

16-18 points

14-16 points

up to 14 points

Response seamlessly
combines persuasive
and informative
elements and very
successfully
synthesizes a working
knowledge of Kentucky
culture with a
newfound knowledge
of Ancient Egyptian
culture; response
exhibits a masterful
use of hieroglyphics.
18-20 points

Response combines
persuasive and
informative elements
and successfully
synthesizes a working
knowledge of Kentucky
culture with a
newfound knowledge
of Ancient Egyptian
culture; response
exhibits a proficient
use of hieroglyphics.

Response includes
some persuasive and
informative elements,
but the combination is
somewhat effortful;
response exhibits a
passing knowledge of
hieroglyphics.

Response lacks
persuasive or
informative elements;
response exhibits a
serious lack of
hieroglyphics
expertise.

16-18 points

14-16 points

up to 14 points

The final project is

aesthetically beautiful
and historically
accurate; attention is
paid to the artistic
process of hieroglyphic
design and form (i.e., a
simulation of a stone
tablet or cartouche is
used).

The final project is

aesthetically
interesting and
historically accurate;
much attention is paid
to process, design and
form.

The final project is

conceived with some
aesthetic choices in
mind; the form It takes
is mostly historically
accurate; design and
process decisions are
somewhat in evidence.

The final project lacks

aesthetic and
historically accurate
anchors; very little to
no attention has been
paid to process,
design, or form.

18-20 points

16-18 points

14-16 points

up to 14 points

Each team member

contributes and
provides input on
every aspect of the
WebQuest; task
leaders run point on
individualized tasks
and communicate with
one another as
necessary.
18-20 points

Each team member

contributes and
provides input on
every aspect of the
WebQuest;
communication
between task leaders
is evident at most
transition points.

Each team member

contributes input on
most aspects of the
WebQuest;
communication
between task leaders
breaks down at various
junctures.

Each team member

contributes and
provides input on only
some aspects of the
WebQuest;
communication
between task leaders
is seriously lacking.

16-18 points

14-16 points

up to 14 points

Distinguished (90100%)

Proficient (80-89%)

Apprentice (70-79%)

Novice (69% or
below)

Individual Research

Group Response:
Content

Group Response:
Design

Ability to Work
Together

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