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Compare/Contrast 2 Planets Essay

Compare/Contrast Venus to Earth

Compare and Contrast 2 Planets from the Solar System.

Rubric Code: CXC5X28

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Compare/Contrast 2 Planets Essay Individual Project
	3 - Proficient 3 pts	2 - Partially Proficient 2 pts	1 - Remedial 1 pts
Content	3 - Proficient Compares planets in terms of size, surface and atmospheric features, relative distance from the sun, and ability to support life, but at least one aspect is missing or not clearly covered.	2 - Partially Proficient Compares planets in terms of size, surface and atmospheric features, relative distance from the sun, and ability to support life, but at least two aspects are missing or not clearly covered.	1 - Remedial Compares planets in terms of size, surface and atmospheric features, relative distance from the sun, and ability to support life, but at least three aspects are missing or not clearly covered.
Subject Understanding & Language	3 - Proficient Clear language demonstrates a good understanding of the key concepts, but explanations could be more detailed.	2 - Partially Proficient Language is unclear and explanations are not detailed indicating confusion about the topic.	1 - Remedial Incomplete or inadequate responses indicate confused thinking about the topic.
Writing Style and Grammar	3 - Proficient Assignment is fairly well written. There are very few grammatical errors present.	2 - Partially Proficient Writing style is adequate, but sometimes indicates confused thinking about a concept. There are few misspelled words present or grammatical errors.	1 - Remedial The assignment has several significant problems is style and content. Writing style is often unclear, and many misspelled words and grammatical errors are present.