iRubric: Silhouettes & Shadows rubric

Student does not understand that a shadow is cast when an object blocks a light source. Student does not understand that a shadow is an outline of the object blocking the light source. Student cannot identify an object by the shape of the object. Student cannot accurately predict the position of the shadow.

Student understands that a shadow is cast when an object is between a light and the shadow. Student understands that a shadow is an outline of the object, but cannot accurately predict it's position. Student can identify some objects by the shape of the object.

Student understands that a shadow is cast when an object blocks a light source. Student understands that a shadow is an outline of the object blocking the light source. Student can identify some objects by the shape of the object. Student can accurately predict the position of the shadow.

Student understands that a shadow is cast when an object blocks a light source. Student understands that a shadow is an exact outline of the object blocking the light source. Student can identify an object by the shape of the object. Student can accurately predict the position of the shadow.

Student understands that Groundhog Day is celebrated in America on February 2nd each year. He/she cannot label the parts of a groundhog]Student does not understand that if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.

Student understands that Groundhog Day is celebrated in America. He/she can label some of the parts of a groundhog and knows that each part helps the animal survive. Student understands that if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.

Student understands that Groundhog Day is celebrated in America. He/she can label most of the parts of a groundhog and knows that each part helps the animal survive. Student understands that if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.

Student understands that Groundhog Day is celebrated in America on February 2nd each year. He/she can label the parts of a groundhog and knows that each part helps the animal survive. Student understands that if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.