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Layers of the Earth

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the vocabulary of the Earth's Interior; Students were instructed to create an artistic representation of the Earth's Interior.

Rubric Code: J846CW

By SherryTaylor

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Layers of the Earth
	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Meets 3 pts	Exceeds 5 pts
Vocabulary Use Use of Vocabulary from provided notes	Needs Improvement Student demonstrates little or no evidence of the use of vocabulary pertinent to the subject matter. Not all key terms were used	Meets Student demonstrates good evidence of the use of vocabulary pertinent to the subject matter. All key terms used	Exceeds Student demonstrates excellent evidence of the use of vocabulary pertinent to the subject matter. All key terms used as well as additional information
Labeling of Diagram Label a Diagram showing parts of the Earth's interior	Needs Improvement Student labels little or none of the diagram correctly. Hardly legible in one or more terms Difficult to read	Meets Student labels most of the diagram correctly. Ledgible and easy to read	Exceeds Student labels all of the diagram correctly. Exceptionally neat and easy to read Draws attention to key terms
Artistic Representation Students were instructed to create an artistic representation of the Earth's interior	Needs Improvement Student creates an artistic representation of the earth's interior that is not creative or original. The student has put minimal amount of work and effort into the model.	Meets Student creates an artistic representation of the earth's interior that is somewhat creative and original. Average effort and work were displayed.	Exceeds Student creates an artistic representation of the earth's interior that is entirely original and creative. Hard work and effort are clearly displayed.
Criteria Students were instructed to create so that the art could be used as a study tool key. Terms and information were provided.	Needs Improvement Student followed the criteria for the most part and made more than one error. Could not be used as an accurate study tool	Meets Student follows criteria stated but made one error. Could be used as a study tool accurate but not complete	Exceeds Student followed exact criteria with no errors. Exceptional study tool that would allow someone the ability to study using this document.