H.+Other+Evidence

__ Other Evidence: __ = Kentucky Pioneers = Pioneers are people who settle in a new territory. Many pioneers settled in what is now Kentucky. They faced many hardships in their new homes.
 * 1)  Pre-Assessment Students will answer 15 questions about the state of Kentucky and it’s regions, landforms and landmarks using the CPS clickers.
 * 2)  Work samples and rubrics as has already been created.
 * 3)  ORQ

A. Identify TWO hardships faced by early Kentucky pioneers. B. Explain how the settlers solved the hardships identified in Part A. Use examples to support your answer.

__ Scoring Guide: __ 4 – Student correctly identifies two hardships faced by early Kentucky pioneers. Student gives an in-depth explanation of solutions and examples of each.

3 – Student identifies two hardships and gives a clear explanation of the solutions for each hardship OR student identifies two hardships and gives a clear understanding of one solution with examples.

2 – Student identifies two hardships and gives minimal explanation of solutions OR student identifies one hardship and gives a clear solution.

1 – Student identifies one hardship and gives a limited explanation of a solution.

0 – Totally incorrect or irrelevant

B – Student does not attempt any answer.

__ Examples to look for in student responses: __ Clearing the land Locating water source Finding food Providing shelter Protection from Native Americans and/or animals Tools were created to cut trees and clear land Wells were drilled for water Hunters learned how to bring home game Farmers cleared land for crops Lumber was used for shelter Guns were sold to provide protection
 * 1) Crossing the Appalachian Mountains
 * 1) Explorers blazed paths, created roads

4. Social Studies Review Questions from JCPS Online