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Space Exploration Project

Imagine that space travel to other planets is easily affordable and common. As a result, more people have begun to explore other planets. You have just been offered the chance to explore another planet. Which planet would you like to explore? (Do NOT Choose Mars!) • Describe a typical scene of your chosen planet. • Why would you consider going on such a trip? • What would you hope to discover or gain?

Rubric Code: E2W38C6

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Space Exploration Project
	Exemplary Exceeds the requirements for this subject and grade level's standards 4 pts	Proficient Meets the requirements for the subject and grade level's standards 3 pts	Developing Shows many characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but does not meet all expectations 2 pts	Beginning Shows a minimum number of characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but is far from meeting the expectations 1 pts
CONTENT	Exemplary More than 10 NEW facts about the researched topic are presented. Historical information related to our knowledge of space is included.	Proficient 10 NEW facts about the researched topic are presented. Historical information related to our knowledge of space is included.	Developing 5-7 NEW facts about the researched topic are presented in the project. Historical information related to our knowledge of space is mentioned only in passing.	Beginning Less than 5 NEW facts about the researched topic are presented in the project. Historical information related to our knowledge of space is barely mentioned or not mentioned at all.
VISUAL AIDS	Exemplary Multiple visual aids have an element of creativity and style. Information is presented in a clear manner with full understanding of the subject.	Proficient The visual aid is clear and logical and contains facts with very few mistakes. Information is clear with full understanding of the subject.	Developing The visual aid shows some understanding of the subject matter, but contains errors. It lacks meaning to the intended presentation.	Beginning The visual aid does not reveal a clear understanding of the subject matter or no visual aid is included (0).
VISUAL APPEAL/NEATNESS	Exemplary The work done exceeds all expectations. The effort put into this task is the best it can be by the learner and significant time in the project is evident.	Proficient Work is done with good effort that shows the capability of the learner. It is evident that time was put into this project.	Developing Work is done with fair effort, but the quality is not what the learner is capable of. It is evident that the work was rushed or not given appropriate time and attention.	Beginning Work is done with little effort, shows lack of quality, and may be incomplete. It is evident little time was spent on the final product.
PRESENTATION	Exemplary The student is well-prepared, presents the information clearly, and displays a complete understanding of the information.	Proficient The student presents the information clearly and displays a reasonable understanding of their information. There may be mispronunciations or the inability to answer some basic questions.	Developing The information presented is not clearly presented with understanding of the project. However, order and flow is evident.	Beginning Not enough preparation was done for the presentation of the information. It lacks the expected organization and flow.

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space, planets, project, stars, space technology, galaxies, solar system

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