2 Demonstrates a limited grasp of the Five Themes of Geography by employing several inappropriate examples. 3 Lesson plan engages students by tapping into two or more MI s. Explains how MI s are addressed. Lesson plan includes all required components and needed materials 3 Lesson plan lacks depth, does not fully relate to topic, or fails to address relevant benchmarks from two or more disciplines. 2 Lesson plan either taps into only one MI or does not explain how MI s are addressed.
Lesson plan leaves out a required component or needed material.
2 Lesson plan lacks content, connection to topic, or appropriate benchmarks. 1 Lesson plan taps into only one MI and does not explain how MIs are addressed.