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Famous Scientist Newsletter Famous Scientist Newsletter Create a two-page newsletter with the accomplishments, life history, and three to four quotes from a past famous scientist to increase awareness of their contributions. Rubric Code: JXX7BX5 By lesagriffiths Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Newsletter
	Good 2 pts	Very Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Attractiveness & Organization 100%	Good The design and organization was very confusing to the reader	Very Good The newsletter was attractive and organized, but needs improvement	Excellent The newsletter has an attractive design and well- organized information
Graphics/Pictures 50%	Good Graphics/pictures are not included or do not go well with the text	Very Good Graphics/Pictures go well with the text, but there are so many that they detract from the text	Excellent Graphics/pictures go well with the text and there is good balance between text and graphics
Langauge, Grammar and Word Count 100%	Good Publication had many spelling errors and did not meet word count of 1000 words.	Very Good Publication had a few spelling errors and/or did not meet the word count of 1000 words.	Excellent Publication was free of spelling errors and met the 1000 word count.
Content - summarizing group work 200%	Good The content is as not as assigned or the purpose of the publication is not clear.	Very Good The content is as assigned but could be more thorough.	Excellent The content is excellent and as assigned and is very thorough. There is evidence that it was a group project.
Creativity 50%	Good Factual but not very creative.	Very Good The newsletter could be a little more creative.	Excellent The newsletter was factual but also creative and fun to read.