iRubric: Continents Drift/Plate Tectonics Model rubric

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Continents Drift/Plate Tectonics Model

This rubric will be used to assess your model of the Earth for your given time period

Rubric Code: E6A93B

By ebaldwin

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Model of Earth
	No Demonstration 0 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Mastery 5 pts	Score Points (N/A)
Plate tectonics	No Demonstration Student does not show an understanding of plate tectonics or processes that shape the planet.	Proficient Student shows a limited understanding of the plate tectonics process, the shaping of the planet, and some of the evidence scientists use to prove the theory.	Mastery Student shows a clear understanding of the plate tectonics process, the shaping of the planet, and 3 types of evidence scientists use to prove the theory.	Score Points ______/5
Plate boundaries	No Demonstration Student does not Illustrate and describes any plate boundaries that occur across the planet in anyway.	Proficient Illustrates and shows some plate boundaries that occur across the planet, the types of formations that occur at them, and the forces that drive them.	Mastery Illustrates and describes all 3 plate boundaries that occur across the planet, the types of formations that occur at them, and the forces that drive them.	Score Points ______/5
Organization and Creativity	No Demonstration Student does not show any model, or model does not have any clear links to plate tectonics that are placed in logical order. There is no written component to describe or narrate the model.	Proficient Student model lacks detail and accuracy. Poor organization and shows limited understanding of Tectonics.	Mastery Presents the information in clear and accurate form. Demonstrates advanced understanding of Tectonics through effective literature that narrates the model or illustration to a captive audience on a visual level.	Score Points ______/5
Effort and Neatness	No Demonstration Student does not show any model, or model does not have any clear links to plate tectonics that are placed in logical order. There is no written component to describe or narrate the model.	Proficient Student shows written work with a proficient level of written mechanics and structure.	Mastery Student shows a clear and well written level of work with a highly proficient level of written mechanics and structure on the middle school grade level.	Score Points ______/5 ______20 = Final Score