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Phases of the Moon Models 
Phases of the Moon Models
Students work collaboratively in groups of four to design a series of models which represent the the relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon as they relate to each of the 8 phases of the moon. Students will present their models as a group demonstrating each of the 8 phases in order and can explain why they appear in the same order.
Rubric Code: SX83C67
By efeldner
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

CONTENT

Excellent

Models are accurately labeled and identifiable. Models define what phase of the moon is shown and how it occurs. Models show proper placements in relevance to the Earth, Moon and Sun. All 8 phases are represented in correct order, starting with the new moon.
Good

Most of the important information is accurate on models. 6-7 of the phases are shown in the correct sequence starting with the New Moon.
Fair

Some of the important information is included but may be missing from a model.3-5 of the phases are shown in the correct sequence starting with the New Moon.
Poor

Very little or none of the important information is included. Less than three of the phases are presented in correct sequence starting with the New moon.
DESIGN

Excellent

Design is very pleasingly, colorful and clean looking. Labels and information are easy to read. Shows a clear sense of design and visual appeal.
Good

Design is somewhat colorful and generally attractive. Some labels and information are not easy to read. Shows some sense of visual design and appeal.
Fair

Design shows limited use of color. Labels and information are somewhat difficult to read. Shows limited sense of design and visual appeal.
Poor

Design shows limited or no use of color. Labels and information are very difficult to read. Shows no sense of design and visual appeal.
PRESENTATION

Excellent

Presentation is brief and well organized. Time is split equally among all presenters. Each presenter can demonstrate two of the phases using the flashlight and correctly articulate the cause and identifies all elements of the model..
Good

Presentation is fairly well organized. Time is split equally among all presenters. Each presenter can demonstrate two moon phases and identifies the cause but may fail to identify some elements.
Fair

Presentation loosely organizaed, Time not split equally among presenters but is close. Presenters can demonstrate each phase of the moon, but fail to identify all elements and causes.
Poor

Presentation is poorly organized. Time is not split equally among presenters. Presenters fail to demonstrate all 8 phases and their causes.
Writing component

Excellent

Written piece is informative, includes all elements of a well written paragraph
Good

Paragraph is fairly well written. Some elements missing or could be developed
Fair

Paragraph is quickly written, more quality time needed
Poor

Poorly written and lacking key components



Keywords:
  • Astronomy, Science



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