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Environmental Issue Research Rubric 
Environmental Issue Research Rubric
Students will create a childrens' book or Imovie that creates awareness of an environmental issue.
Rubric Code: NXW97WX
By EastonEnvironme
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Environmental Issues Project
  Poor

2.5 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

7.5 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Setting

A clear setting of the Chesapeake Bay and its Watershed.
Poor

There is little to no detail provided about the setting of the Chesapeake Bay. The setting description, or lack thereof, does not inspire an accurate image of the setting in the reader's mind.
Fair

The setting of the Chesapeake Bay is described with a few sensory details. The reader can imagine a basic idea of the setting, however more detail would be beneficial.
Good

The setting of the Chesapeake Bay is accurately described. The reader can imagine a fairly vivid image of the setting based on the description provided.
Excellent

The setting of the Chesapeake Bay is very accurately described. The reader can imagine an excellent, and extremely vivid image of the setting based on the description provided.
Causes of environmental problem

Students will choose an environmental which interests them.
Poor

Lists one or two causes of the environmental issue . No indepth information presented.
Fair

Touches on one or two causes of the environmental issue. Causes may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.
Good

Explains two causes of the environmental issue. Causes are based on scientifc research and stated clearly.
Excellent

Effectively explains at least three causes of the environmental issue. Causes are based on scientific research and stated clearly.
Effects of environmental problem

Students will state 3 possible effects of the environmental issue
Poor

Lists one or two effects of environmental problem. No indepth information presented.
Fair

Touches on one or two effects of environmental problem. Effects may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.
Good

Explains two effects of environmental problem. Effects are based on scientifc research and stated clearly.
Excellent

Effectively explains at least three possible effects of the environmental problem. Effects are based on scientific research and stated clearly.
Solutions

Poor

Lists one or two solutions of the environmental issue . No in-depth information presented.
Fair

Touches on one or two solutions of environmental issue. Solutions may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.
Good

Explains at least two causes of the environmental issue as determined by leading scientists.
Excellent

Effectively explains at least three solutions for the environmental issue.
Controversy Around environmental pr

Poor

Lists one or two arguments on environmental problem. No indepth information presented.
Fair

Touches on one or two controversies surrounding the environmental problem. Arguments may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.
Good

Explains two controversies surrounding the environmental problem. Arguments are presented clearly.
Excellent

Effectively explains at least three controversies surrounding the environmental problem as determined by leading scientists. Arguments are presented clearly.
Use of Supporting Facts

Poor

Missing bibliography or poorly done
Fair

Supports information with facts from different sources (must be reputable). Bibliography present with two or three sources (may not be done correctly).
Good

Supports information with facts from different sources (must be reputable). Bibliography present with at least four sources (may not be done correctly).
Excellent

Supports information with facts from reputable sources. Bibliography present and done correctly with at least four sources listed alphabetically.
Creativity and Effectiveness

Poor

No creative thoughts or efforts are seen in the project.
Fair

Some creative thoughts and efforts can be seen in the project.
Good

Creative thoughts and efforts are seen in the project. The project is better than most because it is creative.
Excellent

Creative thoughts and efforts are clearly seen in this project. The project stands out because it is so creative.
Diagrams/pictures/charts/graphs/cre

Poor

Diagrams and illustrations where present are neither neat nor accurate; and they don’t appear to relate to the questions posed in the introduction
Fair

Diagrams and illustrations where present are neither neat nor entirely accurate they don’t add much to the content
Good

Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and are related to the questions posed in the introduction
Excellent

Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and clearly relate to the questions posed in the introduction they provide additional insight to the content
Presentation

Created on Word, PPT or Comic Life or IMovie
Poor

Presentation is not well thought out, designed, nor planned. Actual presentation lacks substance and interest.
Fair

Presentation is somewhat thought out, designed, and planned. Actual presentation is relatively good, but difficult to follow.
Good

Presentation is generally well thought out and shows good design and planning. Actual presentation is good and holds the interest of the audience.
Excellent

Presentation is well thought out and shows careful design and planning. Actual presentation is to the point and holds the interest of the audience.
Audience Appropriateness

Poor

The speaker uses unclear or inappropriate language that would result in substantial miscommunication with the intended audience.
Fair

The speaker uses some inappropriate language that would distract the intended audience.
Good

The speaker uses language that is reasonably clear and appropriate for the intended audience.
Excellent

The speaker uses language that is exceptionally clear and appropriate for the intended audience.
Mechanics

Points:
1 -3 -4 -5 for this catagory
Poor

Includes more than 5 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc.
Fair

Includes 3-4 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc.
Good

Includes 2-3 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc.
Excellent

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization are correct. No errors in the text.






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