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Watershed Model Project 
Students will create a model watershed by crumpling up paper and placing it in a box, then covering the paper with plastic sheeting to create topography. They will use water food dye to trace the movement of water over their region and identify watersheds, streams, lakes, and outlets. Students diagram their watershed illustrating hydrological flow patterns and identifying separate watersheds.
Rubric Code: MX626A6
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Watershed Model Project
  Poor

3 pts

Needs Work

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Diagram/Drawing

Poor

No clarity in representation. Diagram does not represent structure or function of the land or water features
Needs Work

Confusion in representation. Difficult to see the different parts of the diagram.
Good

Generally clear representation, good drawings to show the features of the watershed.
Excellent

Representation is extremely clear, drawings clearly represent all key features of the watershed.
Labels

Poor

Little or no labels. Numerous errors in feature labeling. Lack of understanding of watersheds and key vocabulary
Needs Work

Errors in or missing labels. Understanding of watersheds needs further development.
Good

Adequate understanding of watershed. Most structures labeled appropriately.
Excellent

Excellent understanding of watershed. All structures labeled appropriately.
Creativity and Artistic Appeal

Must be 3-dimensional

Poor

Absence of creative design. Lacks features to give good representation of a watershed
Needs Work

Little or no creativity seen in design. Problems with planning and organization. Some features but gives poorly distinguishable water flow.
Good

Shows some creativity in design. Use of materials/methods shows satisfactory planning and organization. Good demonstration of water flow
Excellent

Innovative use of materials/method that shows excellent planning, organization and hard work. Excellent demonstration of water flow
Written Conclusion

Poor

Explanation illustrates inaccurate understanding of scientific concepts underlying the assignment.
Needs Work

Explanation illustrates a limited understanding of scientific concepts underlying the assignment.
Good

Explanation illustrates an accurate understanding of scientific concepts underlying the assignment.
Excellent

Explanation illustrates an accurate and thorough understanding of scientific concepts underlying the assignment.



Keywords:
  • Watershed







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