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Human Impact Essay 
Students write about a natural resource and how human use of that resource impacts Earth. This assessment will count as a formal assessment and will contribute towards the 40% category for the 4th quarter grade.
Rubric Code: PX5A39C
By dsmoon
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Title, Name, Period, Date

Student included a Name, Period, and Date in the upper right corner of the paper. The title is below the Name, Period, and Date, is centered to the page, and in 16 point font.
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3
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5
Structure of the Paper

The paper is typed, with 1 1/2" spacing, in 12 point Ariel (or similar) font.
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7
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Content and Accuracy

The overall content of the essay is accurate and the supportive statements do support the thesis statement. The student uses accurate references to support the statements and thesis.
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20
Introductory Paragraph

Student has a thesis statement that addresses the position of the entire paper. The thesis is then supported by three statements that will be supported through evidence. Finally, the paragraph is closed with a concluding sentence.
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Second Paragraph

The topic sentence for this paragraph discusses how population growth affects the use of the resource. It is then followed by three supported facts through evidence. Finally, the paragraph is closed with a concluding sentence.
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Third Paragraph

The topic sentence for this paragraph discusses the ways we misuse the resource and how it affects Earth. It is then followed by three supported facts through evidence. Finally, the paragraph is closed with a concluding sentence.
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Fourth Paragraph

The topic sentence for this paragraph discusses how we can monitor and minimize the waste or use of this resource. It is then followed by three supported facts through evidence. Finally, the paragraph is closed with a concluding sentence.
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Conclusion Paragraph

Restate your thesis statement from the introductory paragraph and summarize each statement from the introductory paragraph. Finally, the paragraph is closed with a final concluding sentence.
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Bibliography Page

Student includes a bibliography page that lists, in MLA format, all of the credible resources used to support statements. They are listed in alphabetical order from author last name.
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10




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