PBL: Charter of Rights and Freedoms Rubric

Demonstration of
individual rights
are exercised
(9.1.6.2)

Limited

Adequate

Proficient

Excellent

Demonstrated rights are

irrelevant (do not apply to
Moon/Mars scenario), and
required number of rights
exercised are not met.

Demonstrated rights are

logical but lack direct
connection with Moon/Mars
scenario, and most rights
are complete.

Demonstrated rights are

applicable to Moon/Mars
scenario, and most rights
are thoughtfully completed.

Demonstrated rights are

thorough and critically
planned out to adopt to
Moon/Mars scenario, and all
rights are fully completed.

The rights chosen are directly related to type of government and relocation of society to the Moon or Mars.
Connects rights to
responsibilities
(9.1.6.4)

The rights and related

responsibilities and issues
are flawed; the application to
all citizens is flawed.

The rights and related

responsibilities and issues
are partial; the application
to all citizens is partial.

The rights and related

responsibilities and issues
are reasonable; the
application to all citizens is
reasonable.

The rights and related

responsibilities and issues
are accurate; the application
to all citizens is accurate.

Each right is supported by limitations enforced, responsibility to protect and enforce, consequences for violations.
Justifies right from
multiple
perspectives
(9.S.1.2)

Reasons given are simplistic

and/or unsupported in
considering different
perspectives.

Reasons given are

predictable and simplistic in
considering different
perspectives.

Reasons given are

thoughtful and logical in
considering different
perspectives.

Reasons given are insightful

and purposeful in considering
different perspectives.

Rights encompass the interests of all citizens with both freedoms and protections.
Communicates
ideas in a
persuasive
manner
(9.S.8.1)

Communication of the stance

is vague and ineffective.

Communication of the
stance in realistic and
straightforward.

Communication of the
stance is effective and
interesting.

Presentation of Charter is supported with evidence, and is visually original and authentic.

Communication of the stance

is compelling and engaging.

Outcomes:
9.1.6. (2)

How does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms support individuals in exercising their rights?

9.1.6. (4)

What is the relationship between the rights guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the
responsibilities of Canadian citizens?

9.S.1. (2)

Students will evaluate, critically, ideas, information, and positions from multiple perspectives.

9.S.8. (1)
and

Students will communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner through speeches, multimedia presentations,
written and oral reports, taking particular audiences and purposes into consideration.
Teacher Comments

Overall
Mark