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Scientist Biography Report 
Scientist Biography Report
Students will research a specific scientist. They will create a Glogster which presents the accomplishments, the timeline, the biography, and links to a YouTube video and a student created Powtoon video on the scientist.
Rubric Code: GXX3389
By mscuteri
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Subject: English  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds

4 pts

Grade Level

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

0 pts

Knowledge

Exceeds

Glogster shows that much was learned about this person. There is a clear timeline of who he was, when he lived and what he did, there is also other interesting information.
Grade Level

Glogster shows that some knowledge was gained about this person. There is a clear timeline of who he was, when he lived and what he did.
Basic

Glogster shows that not much knowledge was learned about this person. There is a timeline of who he was, when he lived and what he did, but it is not clear what the scientist actually did or became famous for.
Below Basic

Glogster does not indicate that much knowledge was learned about this person. The timeline may be missing or incomplete; it is not clear why this person is famous or who this person is.
Contribution to Science

Exceeds

Glogster includes a significant example of the scientist's contributions to science and how that has impacted the world.
Grade Level

Glogster includes the scientist's contribution to science and how that has impacted the world, but it is not the most significant for this scientist.
Basic

Glogster includes the scientist's contribution to science, but it is not significant and/or it is vague.
Below Basic

Glogster does not include the scientists' contribution to science.
Glogster Presentation

Exceeds

Glogster is neat, free of grammatical errors, free of spelling errors and all writing flows nicely.
Grade Level

Glogster is neat, free of grammatical errors and free of spelling errors.
Basic

Glogster is neat but contains some grammatical and spelling errors.
Below Basic

Glogster may be sloppy and incongruent. Contains spelling and grammatical errors
PowToons video

Exceeds

PowToon video is properly linked to the Glogster and adds a significant value in the form of additional, interesting and relevant information about your scientist.
Grade Level

PowToon video is properly linked to the Glogster and adds value in the form of additional, interesting and relevant information about your scientist.
Basic

PowToon video is properly linked to the Glogster.
Below Basic

PowToon video is either not present or is not properly linked to the Glogster.
YouTube link

Exceeds

YouTube link is connected to a valuable movie that provides more relevant information about the scientist.
Grade Level

YouTube link does not connect to a related video, or the connection to the scientist is not clear.
Basic

YouTube link is present, but does not work.
Below Basic

YouTube link is not present.
Quote

Exceeds

Quote is present and significantly reflects, or is relevant to, the scientist.
Grade Level

Quote is present and is reflective of, or relevant to, the scientist.
Basic

Quote is present but is not reflective of, or relevant to, the scientist.
Below Basic

Quote is not present.
Direction following

Exceeds

Directions are followed explicitly;all pictures correctly display the image as stated in the directions in the correct locations; all sections correct & complete.
Grade Level

Directions are followed; all pictures correctly display the image as stated in the directions, but not all are in the correct locations; all sections correct & complete.
Basic

Directions are not followed in some areas; all pictures correctly display the image as stated in the directions, but not all are in the correct locations; not all sections are not correct & complete.
Below Basic

Directions are not followed in some areas; all pictures do not correctly display the image as stated in the directions; not all are in the correct locations; many sections not correct & complete.
Bibliography

Exceeds

Provides all valid Internet links, literature, & resources for all of the content presented.
Grade Level

Provides some Internet links, literature, & resources for some of the content presented.
Basic

Provides invalid Internet links.
Below Basic

Does not provides Internet links, literature and resources.



Keywords:
  • biography, presentation, reading, nonfiction



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