iRubric: Adapt a Mineral rubric

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Adapt a Mineral Adapt a Mineral Students will choose one of the minerals and research its' uses. the following things will need to be on the paper. 1) Name of Mineral 2) Provide the Chemical Formula 3) What is the type of crystal system? 4) List the Physical Properties (color, streak, cleavage/fracture, hardness, luster, any other special properties) 5) Uses or things that it can be made into, cool facts that set it apart from other minerals, etc. 6) Color photo or colored drawing Rubric Code: VX74CXX By soytnat Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

Adapt a Mineral 100 %
	Level 1 25 pts	Level 2 25 pts	Level 3 25 pts	Level 4 25 pts
Content 40 %	Level 1 Limited degree of effectiveness and understanding of the information about the topic.	Level 2 Demonstrates a fair understanding of the information about the topic.	Level 3 Demonstrates a good understanding of the information about the topic.	Level 4 Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the information collected about the topic.
Presentation 30 %	Level 1 The presentation lacks organization and structure.	Level 2 The presentation is somewhat organized.	Level 3 Presents most of the information in a organized, and detailed way.	Level 4 Presents the information in an organized, and detailed way.
Visual Aid 30 %	Level 1 The visual aid lacks information. No pictures are provided. Poster is not neat	Level 2 The visual aid is helpful, but not does not add to the presentation. Poster is somewhat neat	Level 3 Most of the visual aid is colorful, attractive, informative and adds greatly to the presentation.	Level 4 The visual aid is colorful, attractive, informative and adds greatly to the presentation.