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Water Cycle Story 
Water Cycle Creative Writing Story
Rubric Code: NXB226W
By mapena
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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Write a story about a rain drop that travels through the Water Cycle. Be sure to explain the transition the droplet takes. Include a detailed & labeled model of the water cycle stages.
  Excellent (4)

4 pts

Good Job (3)

3 pts

Fair (2)

2 pts

Needs Improvement (1)

1 pts

Water Cycle Process

The water drop goes through each stage of the water cycle.
Excellent (4)

Your rain drop travels through all stages of the water cycle. It is clear that you understand the process at all stages of the cycle.
Good Job (3)

Your rain drop travels through all stages of the water cycle, but you demonstrated only partial understanding of the process of the cycle.
Fair (2)

Your rain drop travels through all stages of the water cycle, but you did not demonstrate understanding of the process of the water cycle.
Needs Improvement (1)

Your rain drop did not follow the stages of the water cycle correctly. You did not demonstrate understanding of the water cycle stages.

No story provided.
Vocabulary Usage

Condensation
Precipitation
Evaporation
accumulation (runoff/groundwater)
Excellent (4)

All vocabulary words, 4/4, from the water cycle are used and defined correctly in the story.
Good Job (3)

3/4 vocabulary words from the water cycle are used and defined correctly in the story.
Fair (2)

2/4 vocabulary words from the water cycle are used and defined correctly in the story.
Needs Improvement (1)

Less than 2 vocabulary words from the water cycle are used and defined correctly in the story.
Spelling, Punctuation, & Grammar

Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar are used.
Excellent (4)

1-2 errors found in the story.
Good Job (3)

3-4 errors found in the story.
Fair (2)

5-10 errors found in the story.
Needs Improvement (1)

More than 10 errors found in the story.
Water Cycle Model

The water cycle model is clearly illustrated and labeled.
Excellent (4)

Your model is clearly labeled and illustrates your drop's journey through the water cycle. Your model included additional steps, not required in the assignment, and is neat and colored.
Good Job (3)

Your model is clearly labeled and illustrates your drop's journey through the water cycle. Your model is neat and colored.
Fair (2)

Your drawing illustrates your drop's journey through the water cycle but it is not labeled properly or colored.
Needs Improvement (1)

Your drawing does not illustrate your drop's journey through the water cycle.

No drawing included - 0 points




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