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Volcano Model & Brochure 
You work for a travel agency which specializes in traveling to famous volcanoes. Your job is to create a brochure or booklet about one famous volcano which would encourage or influence people to visit this spectacular place. Make sure you include all required information about your famous volcano and explain why people would want to visit.
Rubric Code: HA9C2B
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Science Fair: Volcano Model/Poster
  Does not meet expectations

0 pts

Approaching expectations

1 pts

Minimally meets expectations

2 pts

Meets expectations

3 pts

Exceeds expectations

4 pts

Model Function

Does not meet expectations

No model included
Approaching expectations

Some instructions were followed, but is missing two or more of the following: volcano erupts properly, model built on container with edges, name and division is on container.
Minimally meets expectations

Some instructions were followed, but is missing one of the following: volcano erupts properly, model built on container with edges, name and division is on container.
Meets expectations

Instructions were followed: volcano erupts properly, model built on container with edges, name and division is on container.
Exceeds expectations

All instructions were followed thoroughly, with care and focus on detail: volcano erupts properly, model built on container with edges, name and division is on container, includes background "scene" details to make model more realistic.
Model Appearance

Does not meet expectations

No model included
Approaching expectations

The model is built on a container but the quality is very poor. It looks like the student ran out of time.
Minimally meets expectations

The model is built on a container but the quality is not very good. It looks like the student rushed to finish.
Meets expectations

The model is adequately built on container with edges. It appears student worked hard on it.
Exceeds expectations

The model is beautifully built on container with edges. Background details and landscape are included to enhance realism of model. It appears student put forth a lot of effort getting things just right.
Brochure: Written Information

Does not meet expectations

No written content included
Approaching expectations

Missing two or more of the following information:What is a volcano and how/why does it erupt?
Location of your volcano (country, lines of latitude & longitude, nearest large city)
Date of most recent eruption
Damages/casualties it has caused
Pictures with labels identifying important aspects of the volcano
Explanation of the type of volcano (composite, shield, cinder cone)
Five interesting facts
Minimally meets expectations

Missing one of the following info on this volcano: What is a volcano and how/why does it erupt?
Location of your volcano (country, lines of latitude & longitude, nearest large city)
Date of most recent eruption
Damages/casualties it has caused
Pictures with labels identifying important aspects of the volcano
Explanation of the type of volcano (composite, shield, cinder cone)
Five interesting facts
Meets expectations

Lists specific info on this volcano: What is a volcano and how/why does it erupt?
Location of your volcano (country, lines of latitude & longitude, nearest large city)
Date of most recent eruption
Damages/casualties it has caused
Pictures with labels identifying important aspects of the volcano
Explanation of the type of volcano (composite, shield, cinder cone)
Five interesting facts
Exceeds expectations

Lists specific info on this volcano: What is a volcano and how/why does it erupt?
Location of your volcano (country, lines of latitude & longitude, nearest large city)
Date of most recent eruption
Damages/casualties it has caused
Pictures with labels identifying important aspects of the volcano
Explanation of the type of volcano (composite, shield, cinder cone)
Five interesting facts
. Information persuades reader to visit the volcano.
Brochure: Illustrations

Does not meet expectations

No illustration included
Approaching expectations

Student provided one small illustration that did not demonstrate the volcano or plate activity.
Minimally meets expectations

Student provided one illustration, but the standard was poor and there was little understanding of volcanic processes evident.
Meets expectations

Student provided one or more illustrations, the standard was acceptable, and volcanic processes understanding was average.
Exceeds expectations

Student provided two or more illustrations to a high standard, demonstrating superior understanding of volcanic processes.
Use of class time

Does not meet expectations

No class time used; had to be removed from classroom to prevent student from distracting others.
Approaching expectations

Wasted most of class time; consistently off-task; usually came to class without materials
Minimally meets expectations

Much of class time was wasted; usually off-task; frequently came to class unprepared to work
Meets expectations

Some class time wasted; usually on-task; occasionally forgot materials or needed to retrieve supplies from locker
Exceeds expectations

Little to no class time wasted; consistently on-task and prepared to work at beginning of class



Keywords:
  • volcano model; volcano poster; science fair







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