iRubric: Evaporation Rubric

Cannot accurately convey meanings and/or explanations of the water cycle and the process of evaporation.

Can define and explain the water cycle and the role the evaporation process plays within the water cycle.

Communicates the definitions and explanations of the water cycle and evaporation process. Accurately applies these processes to events in everyday life/nature.

Provides little to no accurate information on the water cycle, the evaporation process, or the importance of the evaporation process. Did not communicate in the summary what factors directly affect evaporation. Poor grammar and spelling are present within the summary.

Illustrates precise facts concerning the water cycle/evaporation process as well as the importance of the evaporation process. Gives an example of how one factor may have an impact on the evaporation process. Uses proper grammar and spelling.

Proficient in the conveyance of information relating to the water cycle and evaporation process. Gives examples of the importance of the evaporation process. Shows how various factors have an impact on the process of evaporation. Use of proper grammar and spelling is in place.