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Mapping and Predicting Earthquakes 
Mapping Earthquakes-Seismic History
Rubric Code: KC44W9
By stharayil
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Subject: Geology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Mapping and Predicting Earthquakes
  Exceeds Standards

93-100%

(N/A)

Meets Standards

85-92%

(N/A)

Approaching Standards

70-84%

(N/A)

Far Below Standards

69% and below

(N/A)

Seismic History

Exceeds Standards

A comprehensive, thorough account of the region's seismic history and tendencies is provided. A strong analysis of a seismic hazards map or other data is provided. Significant past seismic activity is noted and described All or most questions listed in the assignment instructions are well answered.
Meets Standards

A fairly comprehensive account of the region's seismic history and tendencies is provided. An analysis of a seismic hazards map or other data is provided. Some information about past seismic activity is noted and described All or most questions listed in the assignment instructions are answered. However, the inclusion of more information could have improved the composition.
Approaching Standards

Some information regarding the seismic history of the region is provided. Quality of information could be improved Analysis of seismic hazards map is present but somewhat shallow. Some questions listed in the assignment instructions are answered.
Far Below Standards

Little to no information regarding the seismic history of the region is provided. Quality of analysis is poor, unsophisticated or unimportant. Several questions on assignment instructions are left unanswered.
Data Analysis

Exceeds Standards

A strong, thoughtful, meaningful analysis of the data collected and the background research is provided. Predictions are logical and fit with the data collected. All or most questions listed in the assignment instructions are well answered.
Meets Standards

A well-thought out analysis of the data collected and the background research is provided. Predictions are fairly logical and fit with the data collected. All or most questions listed in the assignment instructions are answered.
Approaching Standards

An analysis of the data collected and the background research is provided, though somewhat shallow. Predictions are made, however strong connections to the collected data are lacking. Some of the questions listed in the assignment instructions are answered.
Far Below Standards

Analysis of data is poor , very brief or altogether nonexistent. Only a brief summary of the data is provided. There are severely weak or no predictions altogether. Several questions listed in the assignment instructions are left unanswered.
Writing style and conventions

Exceeds Standards

Writing is sophisticated and eloquent. Word choice is exceptional and varied. Sentence variety and fluency are also excellent.There are few to no spelling or grammatical errors. The composition is overall very captivating to read.
Meets Standards

The composition is fairly well written and fluent. Word choice is varied. There are a few spelling and/or grammatical errors. Some sentence variety exists. The composition is fairly interesting to read.
Approaching Standards

The composition is comprehensible, with some varied word choice. Sentence structure is minimally varied. There are some spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Far Below Standards

The composition is bland and/or confusing. Word choice is unvaried and unsophisticated. Sentence structure is simple and unvaried. There are several spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Project Requirements

Exceeds Standards

All project requirements and guidelines are fulfilled. All work is original and of extremely high-quality. Information is well synthesized, supported by well-chosen and strong evidence, demonstrating a clear, and strong understanding of all the gathered information.
Meets Standards

Most project requirements and guidelines are fulfilled. Most work is original and of high-quality. Information is well synthesized, supported by quite a bit of evidence, though not all evidence is strongly chosen. Project demonstrates student has a good understanding of all the gathered information.
Approaching Standards

Some project requirements and guidelines are fulfilled. Work is somewhat original and of fair quality. Important information is provided though not always coherently and logically. Some evidence provided. Project demonstrates some understanding of all the gathered information.
Far Below Standards

Few project requirements and guidelines are fulfilled. Work is unoriginal and of poor high-quality. Information is poorly synthesized, unsupported or minimally supported by evidence. Project demonstrates a weak understanding of the gathered information or concepts.
References/Sources

Exceeds Standards

Multiple (at least 3) CREDIBLE, RELIABLE and sophisticated sources are cited correctly and appropriately. Information selected from the sources were relevant, appropriate and substantiated the main points.
Meets Standards

Some CREDIBLE, RELIABLE sources are cited correctly and appropriately. The use of some unreliable sources are also cited. Information selected from the sources were fairly relevant, appropriate and substantiated the main points.
Approaching Standards

Some sources are cited. However, the sources are not reliable or credible. Citations and a bibliography are provided but are improperly written. Information selected from them are not all relevant.
Far Below Standards

Few to no credible or reliable sources are cited. There are no citations or bibliography. Information selected is irrelevant.




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