/Research

1 2 3 4
5 pts 10 pts 15 pts 20 pts
Accuracy 1 2 3 4
The diorama is inaccurate and The diorama has some The diorama is mostly The diorama includes land features, plants, trees, flowers, and
has features that are not found correct features, but also accurate but has 1 thing animals that are found in the actual habitat.
in the actual habitat. many things that would not that would not be found in
be found in the actual the actual habitat.
habitat.

Presentation 1 2 3 4
Stood up and presented your You read your report and Everyone could hear you. You presented with no errors in a smooth, clear voice. You used
diorama. Was not able to be everyone could hear. You did your presentation expression when presenting.
heard or understood clearly. with no help. The
presentation was clear
and smooth.

Neatness 1 2 3 4
Diorama shows no effort of Diorama is put together but Diorama shows no sign of Diorama shows no sign of damage or any tape showing. The diorama
neatness. shows some signs of damage, and no tape is neat and creative.
damage. showing. The diorama is
slightly messy.

Written Caption 1 2 3 4
1.What is your
animals Only 1 fact about your animal 2 facts were given about Paragraph was written. Paragraph was written in complete sentences with no errors. All facts
classification?<BR> was given. your animal. Most sentences were were given on your animal and habitat, along with added interesting
2.Explain what the complete with few errors. information.
animal will eat and All facts were given about
how it will find food your animal and habitat.
and water. <BR>
3.Describe the
habitat of your
animal.

Completion 1 2
The diorama is not finished. The diorama is about to be
finished but there are many
parts needed to be added to
make it complete.
3 4
The diorama is mostly The diorama is complete and includes a background, land features,
complete but needs a few plants, and animals.
more details.
Project Grade
Each portion of your project will be graded using this rubric!
Does Not Meet Partially Proficient Proficient Exceeds Expectations
1 pts 2 pts 3 pts 4 pts
Content/Information Does Not Meet Partially Proficient Proficient Exceeds Expectations
Contains mostly incorrect Contains some correct All information is correct. All information is correct, and includes information
information. information. Content is pulled from multiple not covered in class. Content is pulled from
Content comes from one sources (2-3 sources). multiple sources (4+ sources).
source.

Clarity Does Not Meet Partially Proficient Proficient Exceeds Expectations

Information is not clearly
worded. Students/viewers
cannot understand subject,
even with in-class
knowledge.
Some parts are clear, others are
not. Students/viewers would
find it hard to understand
concepts, even with in-class
knowledge.
Clear wording. Exceptional wording. Students/viewers would
Students/viewers would understand with little to no previous knowledge.
understand with in-class
knowledge.

Video/Audio Quality Does Not Meet
Audio is too loud or too
quiet.<BR>
AND<BR>
Video is shaky, blurry or
otherwise hard to see clearly.
Partially Proficient Proficient Exceeds Expectations
Audio is too loud and Audio is at appropriate volume N/A
distracting.<BR> to understand; it is not
OR <BR> distracting.<BR>
Audio is too quiet to AND
understand.<BR> Video is steady, in focus and
OR<BR> easy to see.<BR>
Video is shaky, blurry or
otherwise hard to see clearly.

Picture/Text Quality Does Not Meet
Pictures are not original
(taken from google).
AND
No text added.
Partially Proficient Proficient Exceeds Expectations
Pictures are not original (taken Pictures are original.<BR> N/A
from google). Text added is appropriate and
OR helpful to viewer.
No text added.
OR
Text distracts from video.

Creativity/Originality Does Not Meet Partially Proficient Proficient Exceeds Expectations

No evidence of original Some evidence of original Unique idea that is eye- Excellent incorporation of multiple ideas. Original &
thinking. thinking. catching and utilizes specific broad use of media.
talents.
Length of Video Does Not Meet Partially Proficient Proficient Exceeds Expectations
Must be between a
trailer that is at least 75 <60 seconds long Between 60-74 seconds At least 75-120 seconds long. At least 75-120 seconds long.
seconds long. Did not use iMovie trailer, created your own.

Topics Does Not Meet Partially Proficient Proficient Exceeds Expectations

Required information is
dependent on project Missing more than three Missing at least one part. No parts are missing. No parts are missing, any extra parts are correct
topic. parts. (and not distracting).

Citations Page Does Not Meet Partially Proficient Proficient Exceeds Expectations
Turned in separately via
email. 1-3 citations, all are 2-3 citations, some are 4-5 citations, all correct. 6+ citations, all correct.
formatted incorrectly. formatted correctly.
Roller Coaster Design
Excellent Very Good Good Fair
4 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pts
Blueprint Excellent Very Good Good Fair
Blueprint is neat, organized, and Blue print is missing one Blueprint is missing 2 Blueprint is not complete.
colorful. It includes drawings of the component or is components.
track design, passenger car, and logo. unclear/difficult to read.

Model Coaster Excellent Very Good Good Fair

Coaster meets all requirements and Coaster meets 5 or six Coaster meets three Coaster only meets one or two requirements and limitations.
limitations. requirements and or four requirements
limitations. and limitations.

Budget Excellent Very Good Good Fair

All calculations are accurate and match Most calculations are More than 3 All calculations are missing or incorrect leaving materials
the materials used. accurate (one or two math calculations are unaccounted for.
errors) and most material incorrect and/or more
items (at least 75 percent) than half of the
are accounted for. materials are
unaccounted for.

Advertisement Excellent Very Good Good Fair

For TV or radio, advertisement is For TV or radio,
between 30-60 seconds long. It advertisement is between 30-
provides all important information for 60 seconds long, but it is
roller coaster. missing one or two important
For print, it includes at least 1 pieces of information.
paragraph about the coaster and at For print, it includes at least
least 1 picture/drawing. It provides all 1 paragraph about the
important information for roller coaster and at least 1
coaster. picture/drawing but it is
missing one or two important
pieces of information.
For TV or radio, Advertisement is missing or incomplete.
advertisement is
between less than 30
seconds long and is
missing more than
two important pieces
of information.
For print, it does not
include a full
paragraph and/or
picture is missing and
more than two
important pieces of
information are also
absent.

Presentation Excellent Very Good Good Fair

 All team members participate by One or two team members
presenting one part of the project. do not present a part of the
Presentation is 2-3 minutes long. project.
Presentation is 2-3 minutes
long.
Teamwork Excellent Very Good
The teams works collaboratively and The team works
everyone contributes/has a role in the collaboratively, but one
project. member does not contribute
or take on a role in the
project.
One or two team Only one member of the team presents the project.
members do not
present a part of the
project and the
presentation is less
than 1 minute long.
Good Fair
Only one or two Team members are excluded from the project and/or the
members of the team team argues.
contribute and take
on a role in the
project.
Dream Model Design
High
3 pts
2D High
Use a variety of 2D shapes,
able to name the shapes and
identify the number of sides
and vertices.
3D High
Use a variety of 3D shapes,
able to name the shapes and
identify the number of sides,
edges, faces and vertices.
Type of High
Model/Scale
Student has explained why their
model is or is not to scale and
has explained which type of
model, their model is and why.
Creativity High
There is large amounts of
creativity being shown. There
is color, the product is neat and
imagination has been used
when designing the model.
Product and High
Presentation
Student was able to discuss
details about his/her project.
Sound Basic No Evidence
2 pts 1 pts 0 pts
Sound Basic No Evidence
Use a variety of 2D shapes, Refer to a limited number of 2D No reflection of 2D shapes or understanding of the concepts of 2D shapes.
demonstrating some shapes, little knowledge of any
understanding of the edges and detail.
vertices.
Sound Basic No Evidence
Use a variety of 3D shapes, Refer to a limited number of 3D No reflection of 3D shapes or understanding of the concepts of 3D shapes.
demonstrating some shapes, little knowledge of any
understanding of the edges, sides, detail.
faces or vertices.
Sound Basic No Evidence
Student was able to explain why Student has somewhat explained Student has not explained why their model is or is not to scale and has not
their model was to scale and why their model is to scale and explained which type of model, their model is.
explain which type of model their has somewhat explained which
model is and why with slight type of model their model is and
difficulty. why.
Sound Basic No Evidence
Some thought has been put into Very little creativity. Minimal No creativity. No color used.
the project. There is some color color is used.
and some imagination has been
used when designing the model.
Sound Basic No Evidence
Student was able to discuss some Student was not able to discuss Student did not discuss any details about his/her project
details about his/her project. any details about his/her project.
Reduce Reuse Recycle
Project
Poor Fair Good
1 pts 2 pts 3 pts
Components Poor Fair Good
Were the appropriate materials
used? few of the materials are from most of the materials are from reused all of the materials are from reused or recycled items
reused or recycled items or recycled items

Effort Poor Fair Good

Is the project neat?
project reflects little student effort project shows some effort (project is project shows effort (items are described as to how they can
(project is in pen or pencil, sloppy, neatly drawn, expressed ideas of be used, it is neat, recycling or reusing is the focus)
objects are not straight, etc.) reducing or recycling)

Sizing Poor Fair Good

Were the appropriate sizes used?
Project is the correct size:
22X28 or 40X30

Creativeness Poor Fair Good

Are creative recyclables used?
student has few reused or recycled student used commonly thought of Student used a at least 1 reduced or reused items in a
items on their project recyclable or reusable items unique way or used items that are out of the ordinary for
recycling or reusing
RECYCLING AND DESIGN SKILLS Points Effectiveness of Product Design 0-3 points
0 Both form and function need improvement 1 Satisfactory form or function, but not both 2 Good form and function 3 Outstanding form and
function
Overall Quality of Workmanship 0-3 points
0 Low quality, not marketable 1 Marginal quality of workmanship 2 Fair quality, somewhat marketable 3 Very good quality, marketable

Creativity, Imagination, and Innovation 0-3 points 0 No evidence 1 Little evidence 2 Some evidence 3 Highly creative, innovative

Knowledge of Recycling Environmental Sustainability

Little or no evidence Knowledge

Minimal evidence of Knowledge

Some evidence of knowledge

Knowledge of recycling is evident and shared at time in the presentation

Knowledge of recycling is evident and incorporated throughout the presentation

Creativity Imagination, and Innovation

No evidence Little evidence Some evidence Highly creative, innovative