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Illustration/Diagram: Soil Profile 
Illustration/Diagram: Soil Profile
Student wille tagboard paper provided constructing a 3D soil profile. Create a 3D model of a soil horizon found in one of the 50 U.S. States. Students must use the whit80% of the paper must be filled with the soil profile illustration and correctly labeled with Horizons O, A, B, C and R. Creative use of multimedia is required to show texture of each substrate.
Rubric Code: A238WA8
By fitteacher2
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Diagram of Soil Horizon
  Accomplished

15 pts

Proficient

12 pts

Developing

10 pts

Beginning

7 pts

Presentation

Accomplished

Horizon layers were neat, very distinct, in the correct order, and their interaction is creatively shown.
Proficient

Horizon layers were mostly distinct and neat, with evidence of some creativity.
Developing

Horizon layers were unclear. Work is messy. No creativity shown.
Beginning

Student did not complete a soil horizon model.
Horizon/Layer Characteristics

Accomplished

All layers creatively illustrated with distinct and detailed characteristics of each horizon shown (i.e., clear distinct boundaries, gradual wavy boundaries, organisms that interact with each layer.
Proficient

Each layer illustrated some characteristics and features of each horizon.
Developing

Some layers illustrated the characteristics and featuers of each horizon.
Beginning

Student did not complete a soil horizon model.
Description of Soil Layers

Accomplished

All parts of the soil horizon were described accurately. Labeled with both layer names. (with both names ex: Horizon A is the topsoil) and describes organisms or material that appears in each layer. Description includes connecting information to how soil is formed (Climate, Biologic Interaction, Topography, Time, and Parent Material/Bedrock).
Proficient

All parts exist but information is incomplete or missing.
Developing

Some parts exist but have partial and/or inaccurate information.
Beginning

Student did not complete a soil horizon model.
Work Process/Effort

Accomplished

The model clearly shows understanding of the material and science concepts. Class time used wisely and project was taken home as needed to produce a high quality project. Content vocabulary, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation were correct.
Proficient

The model shows evidence of understanding of the science content. Does not show work above and beyond the average. The model is complete but lacks polish. Spelling, capitalization and punctuation errors are present.
Developing

The model looks like little effort was put forth. Very messy. Text is full or convention errors and content vocabulary was not included.
Beginning

Student failed to complete a Soil Horizon model.
Writing

Accomplished

Contains title of project, student name, and date. Spelling of common words and content specific words are correct. Grammar and sentence structure are at grade level. Information is presented in the student's OWN words.
Proficient

Contains title of project, student name, and date. Spelling of common words and content specific words are correct. Grammar and sentence structure are at grade level. Information is presented in the student's OWN words. 85%
Developing

Contains title of project, student name, and date. Spelling of common words and content specific words are correct. Grammar and sentence structure are at grade level. Information is presented in the student's OWN words. 70%
Beginning

Student failed to complete soil horizon model.




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