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Human Impact - Oceans and Seas 
Problems and Reasons in Mexico City
Students in groups will research and report on the impact of a human activity on the oceans and seas of Australia or the Asia Pacific region including the facts, reasons, solutions and future trends. Presented as a mind map on a large poster
Rubric Code: B4XA83
By evieo8
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Human Impact on the oceans and seas
  Excellent

5 pts

Very Good

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Not satisfactory

1 pts

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0 pts

FACTS

Excellent

The information is accurate and presents a complete picture of the issue. The group took the time to research and summarise information from a wide range of sources. More than 8 facts presented. Facts are interesting and varied.
Very Good

The facts presented are accurate and cover the main issues. 7-8 facts are given using a range of sources.
Good

The facts presented are accurate and partially cover the main issues. 5 - 6 facts given coming from a range of sources.
Needs Improvement

The facts presented are accurate but do not cover the main issues. 3 - 4 facts given. Only 1 or 2 sources used.
Not satisfactory

The facts presented are inaccurate, rudimentary or do not make sense. Less than 3 facts given. They come from only one source or sources are not identified.
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No facts presented
REASONS

Excellent

The information presents a detailed explanation of both direct and indirect reasons for the situation. Linkages between reasons show the complexity of the siutation. Social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects are shown.
Very Good

The reasons presented are accurate and cover the main points in some detail. Linkages are shown.
Reasons cover at least three aspects of the situation (social, environmental, cultural, economic)
Good

The reasons presented are accurate and partially cover the main points. Linkages between reasons are shown, but in a simplistic way. Reasons cover two or three aspects of the situation (social, environmental, cultural, economic)
Needs Improvement

The reasons presented are accurate but limited. Linkages between reasons are rudimentary.
Reasons cover one or two of aspects of the situation ( social, environmental, cultural, economic)
Not satisfactory

The reasons presented are inaccurate, rudimentary or do not make sense. No linkages between reasons shown. Reasons only cover one of aspects of the situation ( social, environmental, cultural, economic)
Not shown

No reasons given
SOLUTIONS

Excellent

Solutions researched cover a wide range of topics eg direct action, laws, regulations, policies, education etc. Students also suggest thier own innovative or novel solutions to deal with the complexity of the issue. Good linkages between solutions, facts and reasons are shown
Very Good

The group has listed 3 solutions discovered from thier research which cover a range of topics. Good level of detail about these solutions provided. Two or more extra group solutions suggested which are well linked to facts and reasons.
Good

The group has listed 2 or 3 solutions discovered from thier research. Good detail about these solutions provided. One or two extra group solutions suggested. Some solutions are linked to facts and reasons but not all.
Needs Improvement

The group has listed 2 solutions discovered from thier research. Low level of detail about these solutions provided. One extra solutions suggested from the groups opinion. Solutions are linked to either a fact or a reason.
Not satisfactory

The group has listed only one solution discovered from thier research. Low level of detail about this solution provided. No group solutions suggested. Solutions are not linked to facts or reasons.
Not shown

No solutions included
FUTURE

Excellent

Students have analysed trends relating to the situation and presented a well thought out opinion about what might happen in the future if trends continue. Future and trends are linked strongly to facts, reasons, solutions. More than one possibility presented.
Very Good

Future scenario included which covers more than one possibility. Links to trends, facts, reasons and solutions included and satisfactorily established/ researched.
Good

Future scenario included which covers more than one possibility. Links to trends, facts, reasons and solutions included but not well established/ researched.
Needs Improvement

One future scenario included which is partially linked to facts, reasons or solutions. Linkages present but not well established/ researched.
Not satisfactory

Future scenario included but is not linked well to trends, facts, reasons and solutions and lacks detail and thought.
Not shown

No future scenario included.
ILLUSTRATIONS

Excellent

5+ illustrations included which are clear, detailed, diverse ( eg graph, map, photo, sketch) well labelled and linked well to the text.
Very Good

4 - 5 illustration included that are well linked to text, labelled and cover at least 3 different types.
Good

3 - 4 illustration included that are well linked to text, labelled and cover at least two different types.
Needs Improvement

2-3 illustration included that are well linked to text or well labelled or diverse in thier type (graph, map, photo etc)
Not satisfactory

1 -2 illustrations included which are not linked well to text, poorly labelled and of only one type ( eg photos)
Not shown

No illustrations included
PRESENTATION

Excellent

The concept map is neat and clear. There are no spelling errors. It looks like the group's best effort. It is presented with good detail, colour, line work and creativity.
Very Good

The concept map is easy to read and looks like the group put their best effort into it. There are very few spelling errors. More colour and better line work could be used.
Good

The concept map is easy to read but more effort could have been put into the layout and detail. There are a few spelling errors. More colour and better line work could be used.
Needs Improvement

The map looks complete but has spelling errors and is messy. Some colour is used but lines are not well drawn.
Not satisfactory

The concept map is hard to read and looks incomplete. There are many spelling errors, little colour and it is very messy.
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TEAM USE OF CLASS TIME

Excellent

Students have stayed on task, used all available resources, assisted others, asked relevant questions, participated in group and class discussions, and followed instructions well. The team has functioned very cooperatively.
Very Good

Students have used class time and available resources productively and have not distracted others. The team has task shared well, but there is little evidence of information sharing assisting other team members or learning through team discussion.
Good

Students have used most of their class time and resources productively. Short periods of off task behaviour have been halted with teacher prompting. The team has shared out tasks but not worked cooperatively to solve problems or share information to improve thier project.
Needs Improvement

Students have worked well at times but also were distracted, off task or disruptive at times. The team has not functioned well for at least half of the time - with uncooperative behaviour or unresolved disagreements. Internet and library time has not been well used.
Not satisfactory

Students have not used class time well evidenced by high proportion of time spent off task, distracting others or inefficiently using the internet and library. Students have not listened to or followed instructions. Team has not worked cooperatively.
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Project not completed in the time available
BIBLIOGRAPHY

Excellent

Includes are wide range of references (7+) . Shows that students have taken the time to research the topic thoroughly looking at diverse points of view and using different forms of information (internet, books, news papers, pers comm etc)
Very Good

6 - 7 references listed covering at least 2 types of information (internet, book, newspaper, pers comm etc)
Good

4-5 references listed but mainly covering two types (internet, book, newspaper, pers comm etc)
Needs Improvement

3 -4 references listed but mainly of one type eg internet.
Not satisfactory

1 - 2 references shown and/ or incorrect references listed.
Not shown

No Bibliography included
Self assessment

Excellent

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