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Natural Disasters

Natural disasters happen all over the world, everyday. It is important to know how they form so you and your loved ones can keep safe. Research a natural disaster and teach the class what you have learned.

Rubric Code: P6W666

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Subject: Science

Type: Presentation

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Natural Disasters Enter rubric description
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Questions Defining the key elements of a volcano and types of lava	Excellent I was able to accurately research the terms and write my findings in complete sentences. I have clearly shown that I understand the term	Good I was able to accurately research the terms but I did not write my findings in complete sentences. I have shown some understanding of the term	Fair I was able to research the terms but I did not write my findings in complete sentences. My answer is still too scientifically complex to show that I understand the term	Poor I researched the terms but my responses were very brief. My answer is too scientifically complex and has been extracted directly from the website/book used
Volcano types and eruptions Include facts and visual elements that you learned as you researched the different volcanoes.	Excellent I have clearly outlined each type of volcano and partnered each type with a visually attractive diagram. I have clearly expressed what each volcano is composed of.	Good I have outlined each type of volcano and partnered each type with a diagram. I have expressed what each volcano is composed of.	Fair I have briefly communicated about each type of volcano and partnered each type with a diagram. I have only briefly mentioned what each volcano is made up of.	Poor I have mentioned the types of volcanoes and have some diagrams that are often lacking in clarity. I have supplied only points for the composition of each.
Choice of historical eruption Where? What damage was caused? When? What type? Who was effected? Why is occurred?	Excellent I have clearly identified my eruption using the six research questions. My description provides descriptive detail to the reader.	Good I have attempted to identify my eruption using the six research questions. My description provides clear detail for the reader.	Fair I have briefly identifed my eruption using some of the six research questions. My description provides some detail for the reader.	Poor I have not used the six research questions well enough to describe my eruption. My description provides brief points for the reader.
Bibliography Cite the sources!	Excellent I was able to cite all of my sources I used for the research. I used a variety of sources. All sources listed the title, author, URL (www) address, year produced/date site visited.	Good I was able to cite most of the sources I used for research. I chose a variety of sources. Most sources listed the title, author, URL (www) address, year produced/date site visited.	Fair I didn't site all of my sources. I mainly stuck with one or two sources.	Poor I didn't cite my resources.
Model or Report Factual basis for the model or news report
	High level My model/report clearly showed research of the eruption chosen and covered all the components required of a volcanos structure (model) or effects on landscape/community (report) 8 pts	Medium level My model/report showed some research of the eruption chosen and covered many components required of a volcanos structure (model) or effects on landscape/community (report) 6 pts	Low level My model/report showed basic research of the eruption chosen and covered basic components required of a volcanos structure (model) or effects on landscape/community (report) 4 pts	Very low level My model/report showed no research of the eruption chosen and covered few components required of a volcanos structure (model) or effects on landscape/community (report) 2 pts

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