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Env Science Analysis of impact of dams 
Students chose and researched a dam constructed to change water flow. They evaluated the impact on ecosystems, geosphere, hydrosphere, and fresh water distribution across borders.
Rubric Code: A2WX826
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

7 pts

Fair

4 pts

Needs improvement

1 pts

Content/Organization

Excellent

All required slides included with correct information. (Content explained on handout.) Topic is discussed clearly and in an organized manner.
Good

All required slides with relevant information.
Topic is somewhat thoroughly discussed but more information is required.
Fair

Missing some slides or relevant information.
Topic is poorly discussed and more material is needed.
Needs improvement

Many slides missing OR slides do not contain relevant information.
Topic is addressed but not discussed in sufficient depth or elaborated on.
Specific Content Part 1

Excellent

History of the dam, ecosystem impact, changes in the geography, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are discussed thoroughly.
Good

Student is missing 1 or 2 of items listed in Excellent category.
Fair

Student is missing 3 or 4 of the items listed in Excellent category.
Needs improvement

Student is missing more than 4 items in the Excellent category.
Specific Content - Part 2

Excellent

Political issues are presented, and solutions proposed. Issues important to government (needing hydroelectric power) and scientists concerned for ecosystems are clearly discussed.
Good

Political issues are presented, and solutions proposed. Issues important to government (needing hydroelectric power) and scientists concerned for ecosystems are briefly discussed.
Fair

Political issues are presented, and solutions proposed. Issues important to government (needing hydroelectric power) and scientists concerned for ecosystems are not discussed.
Needs improvement

No discussion of political issues.
Google Slides/ Graphics

Excellent

Slides are attractive. Text is legible and not smaller than 24 point. Graphics and effects are used throughout to enhance presentation. Information is at the advanced level and consistently supports images. Video/movie is included.
Good

Slides are attractive. Text is legible and not smaller than 24 point. More than half of the slides use graphics and effects to enhance presentation. Information adequately supports images. Video/movie is included.
Fair

Slides are legible. Amount of text is too great for the amount of space provided. Less than half the slides have graphics or effects. Information supports images at times. No video or movie is included.
Needs improvement

The slides are not legible. The amount of text is too great for the space provided. There is little use of graphics or effects. The information does not consistently support images. No video or movie is included.
Voice

Excellent

Speaker presents in an appropriately loud, clear voice and does not read from screen.
Good

Speaker presents in a loud, clear voice but turns to the screen occasionally.
Fair

Speakers presents in a voice that is sometimes clear but constantly refers to the presentation.
Needs improvement

Speaker does not present in a loud or clear voice and reads simply from the presentation.
Use of Class Time

Excellent

Used time well during class period. Focused on getting the product done. Never distracted others.
Good

Used time well during class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.
Fair

Used some of the class time well during class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Needs improvement

Did not use class time to focus on project OR distracted others. Reminders were given.
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the presentation. There are no grammatical errors.
Good

There is one error in capitalization or punctuation OR there is one grammatical error on the presentation.
Fair

There are two or more errors in capitalization or punctuation Or there are two or more grammatical errors on the presentation.
Needs improvement

There are many grammar or mechanical errors on the presentation.
References

Excellent

References are gathered on one slide (or more if needed) and at least one should be cited in APA format.
Good

References are gathered on one slide (or more if needed). URL's are given, no attempt to cite in APA format.
Fair

Reference slide is incomplete, and does not contain sufficient variety to generate quality research.
Needs improvement

Reference slides is not included.
Punctuality

Excellent

Google slides presentation is ready on time. Presenter has rehearsed, and is prepared to present on time.
Good

Google slides presentation is ready on time. Presenter has rehearsed, and is partially prepared to present on time.
Fair

Google slides presentation is not complete on time. Presenter has rehearsed the portion of the presentation that is ready, and is prepared to present on time.
Needs improvement

Neither presentation, nor presentation are ready.
Printed Google Slides

Excellent

Printed Google Slides presentation is submitted on the day the presentation and is in handout form - 3 slides per page.
Good

Printed Google Slides presentation is submitted on the day the presentation is due but is not in handout form - 3 slides per page.
Fair

Printed Google slides is not ready to turn in (print form) on the day of the student's presentation. Presentation was turned in the day following the oral presentation.
Needs improvement

Printed Google slides is not ready to turn in (print form) on the day of the student's presentation, it was turned in 2 or more days following the oral presentation.



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