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Plant Growth Investigation 
The Night Sky Homework Assignment Rubric
To conduct an experiment into how a change in environmental conditions affect the growth of broccoli
Rubric Code: LXC3W35
By MichelleMason
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Term 1: Plant Growth Investigation
Task Objective: The growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of their environment ACSSU094
  Below Satisfactory

Student did not complete the requirements of the task to an acceptable standard

1 pts

Satifactory

Student has completed the requirements of the task to an acceptable standard

2 pts

Good

Student has completed the task requirements to an above average standard

3 pts

Excellent

Student has completed the task requirements to an excellent standard

4 pts

Content
3 pts

Explain the experiment and its results using scientific processes and vocabulary. Includes - Aim, Variables, Hypothesis, Results, Summary, Conclusions/Recommendations
Below Satisfactory

Explanations were brief, incomplete or difficult to understand. Conclusions made did not reflect results. Two or more required content areas were omitted.
Satifactory

Explanations were adequate but lacked detail. Conclusions made reflected results, but there may have been minor errors in conclusions/recommendations. All content included but briefly explained - no depth or unique insights.
Good

Explanations had some detailed sections and showed that student had thought deeply about their results and the reasons for them. Conclusions made reflected results. Used some scientific language correctly.
Excellent

Explanations were detailed with evidence that student had thought deeply about their results and the reasons for them. Student had conducted additional research to support their experiment choice and/or their conclusions/ recommendations. Scientific vocabulary used effectively to convey understanding.
Written Texts (if applicable)
2 pts

Plan and produce written content that is accurate and follows correct grammatical conventions
Below Satisfactory

Student's written texts contains multiple spelling and/or grammatical errors. Lack of care in presentation of written components.
Satifactory

Student's written texts are mostly correct in relation to spelling and grammar. Some care evident in presentation of written components.
Good

Student's written texts demonstrate accurate spelling and grammar. Text composition includes simple and complex sentences. High degree of care evident in presentation of written components.
Excellent

Student's written texts demonstrate excellence in accuracy and grammar. Complex sentences and advanced vocabulary, including scientific vocabulary, are used to communicate ideas effectively and efficiently. Written components are of an excellent quality.
Visual Content
2 pts

Select and create visual components to support presentation and comprehension of content
Below Satisfactory

Visual elements were limited or irrelevant. Lack of care in presentation of visual components.
Satifactory

Visual elements were relevant to the presentation.
Evidence of some care taken to present quality visuals.
Good

Visual elements were relevant to the presentation. Some annotation of photos and/or diagrams.
Evidence of high degree of care taken to present quality visuals to support findings.
Excellent

Visual elements were relevant to the presentation and demonstrate excellence in the degree of care and detail. Pictures and diagrams were fully annotated. Images greatly enhance comprehension of the presentation.
Presentation
2 pts

Communicate content on experiment to class audience
Below Satisfactory

Presentation techniques, such as volume, eye contact, enunciation and speed impact negatively on audience comprehension.
Presentation begins or ends abruptly.
Satifactory

Presentation techniques, such as volume, eye contact, enunciation and speed are adequate for comprehension but did not enhance engagement.
Presentation has a defined, logical beginning or ending but not both.
Good

Presentation techniques, such as volume, eye contact, enunciation and speed improve audience comprehension and engagement.
Presentation has clear opening and conclusion.
Excellent

Presentation techniques, such as volume, eye contact, enunciation and speed greatly enhance audience comprehension, interest and engagement.
Presentation has engaging opening, logical sequencing and defined conclusion.
Timelines
1 pts

Deliver project requirements according to specified due dates
Below Satisfactory

Student failed to meet all of the project deadlines on time, submitting over 3 days late, or did not submit a required component at all.
Satifactory

Student submitted all project deadllines, but may have been 1-2 days late for some.
Or, all deadlines met but tasks may not have been completed fully.
Good

Student met all project deadlines, with one missed submission only 1 day late. Tasks were completed fully.
Excellent

Student met all of the project deadlines on time, with tasks completed fully.




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