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Science Project: Plate Tectonics

Science Poster: Plate Tectonics

Model Plate Tectonics Theory with vocabulary and diagrams.

Rubric Code: MX2583C

By MsPass

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Subject: Science

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Modeling Plate Tectonics
	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Key Concepts Present: Faults Stresses Plate Boundaries Seismic waves - 3 types Finding epicenters Major Plates - labeled Seafloor Spreading Ocean Trenches Mid-Ocean Ridge Convection currents Mantle/core Theory of Continental Drift Alfred Wegener Seismographs	Good Plate Tectonics theory is clearly defined and has all of the concepts required.	Fair Plate Tectonics theory is clearly defined, but is missing one-two of the required concepts.	Poor Plate Tectonics theory is defined, but is missing three or more of the required concepts.
Diagrams Diagrams model the theory of plate tectonics. Including: faults stresses plate boundaries mantle/core layers major plates asthenosphere & lithosphere	Good One diagram or many small diagrams are used to represent the plate tectonics theory. Diagrams are neat, thoughtful, and labeled.	Fair Diagrams are used to represent plate tectonics theory. Diagrams are neat, but are not labeled and a little unclear.	Poor Diagrams are present, but are not labeled or not understandable due to disorder.
Continental Drift Theory of Continental Drift Pangeae and future prediction of continents Include: origins of Alfred Wegener's idea and Why his theory was rejected	Good Theory of Continental Drift, Pangeae and Alfred Wegener are communicated clearly and accurately.	Fair Theory of Continental Drift, Pangeae and Alfred Wegener are somewhat clear and may be missing a minor detail.	Poor Theory of Continental Drift, Pangeae and Alfred Wegener are not discussed or are unclear and incomplete. Major errors and omissions present.
Poster Presentation The way the poster is put together. Neatness, order, and clarity.	Good The presentation of the information is pleasing to look at. Information is easy to read and understand. Pictures are neat and done with excellence.	Fair The presentation of the information lacks neatness and order. Information may be scattered or messy.	Poor Little or no effort was put into the format of the information. Information is difficult to read and little pride was taken.
Group choice Song Drama Brochure News Article News Interview Multimedia Other	Good	Fair	Poor
Effort & cooperation Level of effort and how well you worked with and in your group.	Good Neatly prepared and presented. Superior level of effort and cooperation.	Fair Adequately prepared and presented. Some effort on project, cooperation with others needs improvement.	Poor Little or no effort on project. Student did not cooperate with group or fulfill responsibilities.
Writing Mechanics Spelling, punctuation and grammar.	Good Project has 1 or less mechanical or spelling errors.	Fair Written content has 2-3 mechanical and/or spelling errors.	Poor Project has more than 3 mechanical and spelling errors.
Overall Presentation Originality and creativity.	Good Presentation was understandable, emphatic and energetic, creative and original	Fair Presentation was understandable, some energy displayed, somewhat creative and/or original.	Poor Presentation was quiet, difficult to hear or little energy displayed. Needs work on originality and/or creativity.
Total Points	Good	Fair	Poor
Comments:	Good	Fair	Poor

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