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Natural Disasters Project 
Natural Disasters Project
Objective: Students will be write up an essay/report about a natural disaster with visuals to present to the class. The project must include: - description of natural disaster - describe places or past events where natural disaster is likely to occur - 2 or more pictures/illustrations correctly showing the natural disaster - 4 fun facts about the natural disaster chosen
Rubric Code: T24WB47
By dkhallad
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Natural Disaster Project
  Excellent

Top score! Your project has all the necessary parts and you are very familiar with all the information about your natural disaster. You present with enthusiasm.

5 pts

Good

Your presentation has most of the parts. You know a lot about your natural disaster. You present to the class and everyone can hear you.

4 pts

Fair

You did a presentation, but it is not complete. You present quietly and the class can't hear or understand your information well.

3 pts

Poor

You did not complete the entire project, or you did not do your project and/or you have no presentation prepared.

0 pts

Definition/Description

Give a definition of a natural disaster and describe what it is like. (Looks like, actions that take place, sounds that may be made, etc.)
Excellent

Accurate definition. Very descriptive, complete explanation of natural disaster.
Good

Gave a definition that wasn't complete OR did not describe natural disaster completely. For 4 points either the definition OR description are complete.
Fair

Only described or only defined natural disaster. Or, if both were given, neither was complete.
Poor

Did not define or describe natural disaster.
Fun Facts

Tell facts that you found exciting or interesting about your natural disaster.
Excellent

Project has at least four fun and/or interesting facts that were found during research.
Good

Project has at least 2 fun facts and/or interesting facts that were found during research.
Fair

Project has one fun fact and/or one interesting fact that was found during research.
Poor

Did not give any fun facts.
Examples/Locations

Tell where the natural disaster occurs in the world. Give examples of specific times and places the disaster has occurred.
Excellent

All locations that this natural disaster can happen are listed and at least two specific examples are included.
Good

Some locations that this natural disaster can happen are listed and at least one specific example is given.
Fair

Only the location(s) OR specific example(s) are given.
Poor

Did not give any examples or locations.
Visual

Create a visual to show the class your disaster. Could be a model poster, diorama, structure, or anything else you can show. Use your creativity!
Excellent

Correct visual of natural disaster is shown. Student created the visual. It can be photos from the internet or neatly drawn pictures.
Good

Visual is presented. There may be missing some details. Student is able to describe the visual.
Fair

Visual is presented, but student can't describe their visual. .
Poor

Student did not create a visual of any kind.




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