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Science Observation Rubric

can be used for observations where students draw in detail and describe

Rubric Code: GX337BC

By SkyeBannan

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Subject: Science

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Science Observation Rubric
	Well below standard 1 pts	Below standard 2 pts	At standard 3 pts	Above standard 4 pts
Title/ Magnification/ Scale	Well below standard Student does not include title or magnification or scale.	Below standard Student includes title and/ or magnification or scale but not all three elements. The scale is hand drawn not using a ruler. There are no units included.	At standard Student includes title and/ or magnification or scale but not all three elements.	Above standard Student includes title and magnification as well as a scale.
Diagram	Well below standard Student does not include drawing.	Below standard Student drawing/ picture resembles the object, but major details are left out. Grey lead pencil not used.	At standard Student drawing / picture resembles the object, and major details are included but has not labelled the drawing. Grey lead pencil has been used.	Above standard Student drawing/ picture is exact,and includes all details. The student has included labels and created a diagram. Grey lead pencil has been used.
Written Description / observations	Well below standard Student's description is limited and includes few details. The student has not used conventional english punctuation.	Below standard Student's description has few details. The student has used limited punctuation.	At standard Student description is detailed but some observations have not been made. The student needs to use numerical data such as weight, length, height and abundance. The student has used conventional punctuation.	Above standard Student description is completely detailed in all aspects including the use of numerical data such as weight, length, height and abundance. The student has used conventional punctuation.