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Scale Model of Earth's Layers 
Scale Model of Earth's Layers
Team will create a model of the earth's layers that are accurately proportionate and use materials that creatively depict the properties of the layers. You will be part of a PR team and your task is to create a visually appealing product on the interior earth to the 3rd graders at Hebron Valley
Rubric Code: VX77CCB
By AdriaK
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Scale Model of Earth's Layers
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Working on Expectations

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Directions

Meeting Expectations

All directions were followed and the project was completed on time.



40 35
Working on Expectations

Turned in one or two days late.





30 20
Needs Improvement

You do NOT want to be here!





Lose 30 points
Properties of each layer

Meeting Expectations

All layers are correctly labeled as to thickness, temperature, and composition.


15 13
Working on Expectations

Most layers are correctly labeled as to thickness, temperature and composition.


12 10
Needs Improvement

Several layers are missing information as to thickness, temperature and composition.


9 0
Labeling of Layers

Meeting Expectations

Group labels all of the layers correctly.





10 8
Working on Expectations

Group labels most of the layers correctly.





7 5
Needs Improvement

Group labels little or none of the layers correctly.




4 0
Physical Representation

Meeting Expectations

Each layer is accurately measured and proportionate to the other layers



15 13
Working on Expectations

Most of the layers are accurately measured and proportionate to the other layers.



12 10
Needs Improvement

The layers are not accurately proportionate.




9 0
Creativity

Meeting Expectations

Each layer shows an excellent use of creativity in the choice of materials to simulate the properties of the layer.
10 9
Working on Expectations

Most layers show a good use of creativity in the choice of materials to simulate the properties of the layer.

8 6
Needs Improvement

Some of the layers show poor choice in the materials used to simulate the properties of the layer.

5 0
Quality and Neatness

Meeting Expectations

The model demonstrates a strong understanding of the layers of the earth. Work is done neatly. There are no spelling errors

5 4
Working on Expectations

The model demonstrates an adequate understanding of the layers of the earth. Work is done neatly.
There may be a spelling error.
3 2
Needs Improvement

The model demonstrates some understanding of the layers of the earth. Work is not very neatly done. There may be a spelling error.
1 0
Presentation

Meeting Expectations

Presents and answers questions accurately and completely. Explains the strengths and weaknesses of own model.
5 4
Working on Expectations

Presents and answers questions somewhat accurately. Explains some of the strengths and weaknesses of own model.
3 2
Needs Improvement

Presentation of knowledge was limited. Not all the members shared in the presentation. Limited explanation of strengths and weaknesses of own model. 1 0



Keywords:
  • Physical and Compositional Layers of the Earth

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