iRubric: Science Observation Rubric

Student's description is weak and includes few details.

Student's description has little details.

Student description is detailed. Biotic and Abiotic factors are categorized.

Student description is completely detailed in all aspects. Biotic and Abiotic factors are categorized.

Student does not report observations.

Students can compare and
contrast objects and events according to a stated rule. With
prompting can classify objects
into groups.
Students are able to describe
several observations and use some detail in their descriptions.

Students can
independently sort by more
than one property and classify objects into groups.
Students can often identify
the rule for classifying.
Students are able to make
more complex observations
and consistently use detail
in describing these. Connections are made between the nitrogen or carbon cycle.

Students may begin to make
connections among multiple
groups of objects and compare
and contrast these.
Students are able to make
numerous observations and
describe these using careful
detail. Appropriate scientific terms are used. Connections are made to the nitrogen and carbon cycle.