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Science Essay

Write a story of how you came to be, according to science. Include the evolution of life and explain how atoms form molecules, and molecules form cells in your body. Include: Big Bang, Hydrogen, Helium, Stars, Periodic Table, Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Iron, Supernova, Sun, Earth, Water, Molecules, Primitive cells, Photosynthesis, Oxygenation of atmosphere, Multicellular life, Invertebrates, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Primates, Hominids, Homo sapiens

Rubric Code: FX23A5X

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Subject: Science

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Quality of content
	Needs improvement 18 pts	Fair 20 pts	Good 22 pts	Excellent 25 pts
Quality of Content	Needs improvement The writer is unclear about the topic he or she is writing about. The discussion is not focused. Most of the suggested terms were not used. The essay is too short to answer most of the question.	Fair The writer shows an understanding of the topic, but some ideas are not fully developed. Some or many of the suggested terms were not used. The essay was not long enough to answer all of the question.	Good The writer has a good control of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are adequately developed. Most of the suggested terms were used. The essay was long enough to answer most of the question.	Excellent The author demonstrates a superior understanding of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are fully developed. All of the suggested terms were used. The essay was long enough to answer all of the question.
Language/Grammar/Style
	Needs improvement 2 pts	Fair 3 pts	Good 4 pts	Excellent 5 pts
Language/Grammar/style	Needs improvement The essay is not clear and contains many grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.	Fair The essay is mostly clear, but it contains several grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.	Good The essay is written in a clear, easily accessible form for the reader. It contains some grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.	Excellent The essay is well-written. The language is clear and sophisticated. Grammar, spelling, and sentence-level errors are minimal.