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Watershed Model Project 
Students will create a 3-D model watershed. They will use recycled material to model the movement of water over the land and in the ground water and identify any river, streams, lakes, and outlets.
Rubric Code: S24A7W6
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Watershed Model Project
  No effort

10 pts

Needs Work

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Diagram

Must be 3-dimensional with recyclable material.

No effort

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.
Creativity and Artistic Appeal

Must be 3-dimensional with recyclable material.

No effort

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

Provide a short description of what a watershed is and how human impact can effect it.

No effort

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.
Class time

Student use of given class time

No effort

Student did not participate in making a model nor submitting a written response.
Needs Work

Student completed the model but did not submit the written response.
Good

Student completed both the model and written response but did not make effective use of the time given in class.
Excellent

Both the construction of the model and/or written response were done in a timely manner.



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