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iRubric: Earth's Energy Sources rubric

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Earth's Energy Sources Earth's Energy Sources This project is worth a total of 100 points Students may work in groups of up to 3 to research several one of 10 energy sources. They will create a poster to show the energy source that they have chosen and share information in a presentation to the class. They are to include either a 3D representation or an experiment which further illustrates the energy source they have chosen. Participation will be based on teacher notes and observations throughout the process. Rubric Code: BX93WWX By eseman Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Research - 40 Points Poss
	Outstanding 40 pts	Good 37 pts	Fair 33 pts	Poor 29 pts	Unacceptable 23 pts
Research Paper 1)Where does the energy source originate? 2)How is it turned into usable energy? 3)Is it a renewable or non-renewable source? 4)Can it or its by-product be reused, recycled or reduced? 5)What are three advantages and three disadvantages of using this source? 6)How does it affect the earth and our lives?	Outstanding Student researched selected topic and answered all six focus questions. Information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words. Writing guidelines were followed and the paper was turned in on time. 40-38 pts	Good Student researched selected topic and answered 5 or 6 of the focus questions. Most information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words. Most of the writing guidelines were followed and the paper was turned in on time. 37-34 pts	Fair Student researched topic, but did not clearly answer all the questions and/or some information was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing. Many of the writing guidelines were ignored and/or the paper was turned in late. 33-29 pts	Poor Student did minimal research. Less than half of the questions were answered clearly and/or much of it was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing. Many of the writing guidelines were not followed and/or the paper was turned in late. 29-24 pts	Unacceptable Student did little or no research. Many of the focus questions were not answered and/or were partially answered and/or plagiarized. Writing guidelines were not followed and/or the paper was late or not turned in at all. 23-0 points
Poster - 30 Points Possible
	Outstanding 30 pts	Good 26 pts	Fair 22 pts	Poor 18 pts	Unacceptable 14 pts
Poster Content Should highlight the major points of ALL SIX questions. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE! Keep it simple by including only a few important words or phrases for each question.	Outstanding The poster supports all six of the major research questions and is presented on time and in an organized fashion. 20-19 points	Good The poster supports only 5 of the 6 major research questions or is presented on time and in a somewhat organized fashion. 18-17 pts	Fair The poster supports only 4 or 5 of the major research questions and/or is presented in rather unorganized fashion and/or was turned in late. 16-15pts	Poor The poster supports only half of the major research questions and/or is presented in an unorganized way and/or was turned in late. 14-13 points	Unacceptable The poster supports less than half of the major research questions and is presented in an unorganized way and/or the work presented is plagiarized and/or not turned in. 12-0 points
Graphics Include at least one graph that shows how much of this energy source is used.	Outstanding One or more graphs showing pertinent information is included. Each graph is neat and and easily understood. 5 points	Good At least one graph showing pertinent information is included. Each graph is somewhat neat and/or somewhat easily understood. 4 pts	Fair At least one graph showing somewhat pertinent information is included. One or more of the graphs is only somewhat neat and/or is confusing. 3 points	Poor A graph is either not included or shows non-pertinent information. Any graphs shown are sloppy and/or confusing. 2 points	Unacceptable A graph is not included. 1-0 points
Attractiveness Organize first! Start in pencil, then add color to enhance the theme. Use glue sparingly.	Outstanding The poster has an element of creativity and is not just a list of facts. It is neatly done and pleasing to the eye. It shows obvious pride in the work. 5 pts	Good The poster has an element of creativity and is not just a list of facts. It is neatly done and somewhat pleasing to the eye. It shows some pride in the work. 4 pts	Fair The poster shows some creativity and/or is mainly a list of facts, that may contain errors. It is rather sloppily put together, showing little pride in the work. 3 pts	Poor The poster shows no creativity and/or is just a list of facts, that contain errors. It is very sloppily put together, showing no pride in the work. 2 pts	Unacceptable The poster shows no creativity and is just a list of facts, that contain errors. It is either sloppily put together, showing no pride in the work, or is non-existent. 1-0 pts
3D Model - 10 Points Possible
	Exceeds 10 pts	Good 9 pts	Fair 8 pts	Poor 7 pts	Unacceptable 6 pts
3D Model/Experiment If student decides to do more than one model and/or experiment, additional work will be given bonus points.	Exceeds The 3D model or experiment is creative and is an excellent representation of the energy source researched and was turned in on time.10pts	Good The 3D model or experiment is somewhat creative, is a good representation of the energy source researched and was turned in on time. 9pts	Fair The 3D model or experiment is not very creative and/or is not a good representation of the energy source researched and/or was turned in late. 8 points	Poor The 3D model or experiment is not creative and/or does not represent the energy source researched and/or was turned in late. 7pts	Unacceptable The 3D model or experiment is not creative, does not represent the energy source researched, and/or was late or not turned in. 6-0pts
Presentation - 15 Points Possible
	Exceeds 15 pts	Good 13 pts	Fair 11 pts	Poor 9 pts	Unacceptable 7 pts
Debate Presentation Give a persuasive argument for or against the use of this energy source. If taking a stance as undecided, student must give details why both sides have viable reasons.	Exceeds The argument shows a clear understanding of the material presented. Student speaks clearly and effectively, showing obvious signs of preparation. 15-14pts	Good The argument shows an understanding of the material presented. Student speaks somewhat clearly and effectively, showing signs of preparation. 13-12 points	Fair The argument shows some understanding of the material presented. Student speaks somewhat clearly and/or effectively, showing some signs of preparation. 11-10 pts	Poor The argument shows little understanding of the material presented. Student does not speak very clearly and/or effectively, showing very little signs of preparation. 9-8 points	Unacceptable The argument shows no understanding of the material presented. Student does not speak clearly or effectively, showing no sign of preparation, or does not present at all. 7-0pts
Participation - 5 Points Possible
	Exceeds 5 pts	Good 4 pts	Fair 3 pts	Poor 2 pts	Unacceptable 1 pts
On task/Participation Daily teacher log, observations and questioning will determine points.	Exceeds Student was on task, working diligently every day during class-time, and worked well with team members. 5 points	Good Student was on task, working somewhat diligently most every day during class-time, and worked well with team members. 4 pts	Fair Student was on task at least half of the time, but did not work very diligently and/or very well with team members during class-time and/or was absent a day or two during this project. 3pts	Poor Student was on task less than half of the class-time, not working diligently and/or very well with team members and/or was absent more than two days during this project. 2 points	Unacceptable Student was off task most of the time and/or was absent for more than half of the project. Team members could not count on this student for help. 1-0 pts

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advantages, disadvantages, energy, natural resources, by-product, pro/con argument, renewable/non-renewable,

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