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Rubric For Earth’s Geologic Time Scale 
Rubric For Earth’s Geologic Time Scale
The objective of this assignment is for students to research and illustrate the timeline of the Earth’s geologic time scale over the last 4.6 billion years. Students are expected to make a timeline of events in an assigned category. Include the names of the eons, eras and periods for the main Geologic category. All others must show only the timeline divided into 100 million year segments and include at least 10 key events in each category with brief description and illustrations.
Rubric Code: LX745C3
By swaymire
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Exceeding Expectations

4 pts

Fully Meeting Expectations

3 pts

Approaching Expectations

2 pts

Does not meet expectations

1 pts

Organization of Timeline

Exceeding Expectations

Organizes timeline successfully according to the order of time. Successfully shows age, eras, and periods in an organized and thoughtful way, with no missing labels.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Organizes timeline successfully according to the order of time. Clearly shows age, eras, and periods in an organized way, with no missing labels.
Approaching Expectations

Organizes timeline adequately according to the order of time. Shows age, eras, and periods in an acceptable way, with no missing labels.
Does not meet expectations

Doesn't organize timeline adequately according to the order of time. Doesn't show all the ages, eras, andperiods, and has missing labels.
Key Events description and evidence

Exceeding Expectations

Provides more than 10 events for each eon on the time line. Provides description for each event listed.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Provides at least 10 key events pertaining to each eon on the geologic time scale. Missing 1-2 descriptions.
Approaching Expectations

Provides less than 10 key event pertaining to each eon on the geologic time scale. Missing 3-5 descriptions.
Does not meet expectations

Missing key events pertaining to each period of the geologic time scale. Missing 5 or more descriptions.
Illustration of key events

Exceeding Expectations

Shows an exceptional and creative drawing that clearly represents each event in the time scale.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Shows a creative drawing that clearly represents each event in the time scale.
Approaching Expectations

Shows an acceptable drawing that represents each event in the time scale.
Does not meet expectations

Doesn't show drawings that represent event in the time scale. Might have some drawings, but missing some.
Neatness and Effort

Exceeding Expectations

Presents content very neatly and clearly. Used their time wisely 90-100% of the time.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Presents content neatly and clearly. Used their time wisely 75-85% of the time.
Approaching Expectations

Content is difficult to read or understand. Used their time wisely less than 75% of the time.
Does not meet expectations

Content is not readable or neat. Used less than 50% of their time wisely.
Grammar and Spelling

Exceeding Expectations

No errors in grammar or spelling throughout the timeline.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Has only 1 error in grammar or spelling throughout the timeline. The errors that are there do not make the writing unclear.
Approaching Expectations

Has 2 to 3 errors in grammar or spelling throughout the timeline. The errors that are there do not make parts of the writing unclear.
Does not meet expectations

Has more than 3 errors in grammar or spelling throughout the timeline. The errors make the writing difficult to read.



Keywords:
  • time scale, geologic time, earth



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