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Volcano Model 
model and presentation
Rubric Code: U25WA8A
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Volcano Model/presentation
100 %
  Does not meet expectations

1 pts

Approaching expectations

2 pts

Minimally meets expectations

3 pts

Meets expectations

4 pts

Exceeds expectations

5 pts

Model Function
1 pts

Does not meet expectations

extremely basic, no instructions followed.
Approaching expectations

Some instructions were followed, but is missing two or more of the following: volcano erupts properly, model built on container with edges, name and division is on container.
Minimally meets expectations

Some instructions were followed, but is missing one of the following: volcano erupts properly, model built on container with edges, name and division is on container.
Meets expectations

Instructions were followed: volcano erupts properly, model built on container with edges, name and division is on container.
Exceeds expectations

All instructions were followed thoroughly, with care and focus on detail: volcano erupts properly, model built on container with edges, name and division is on container, includes background "scene" details to make model more realistic.
Model Appearance
2 pts

Does not meet expectations

no instructions followed.
Approaching expectations

The model is built on a container but the quality is very poor. It looks like the student ran out of time.
Minimally meets expectations

The model is built on a container but the quality is not very good. It looks like the student rushed to finish.
Meets expectations

The model is adequately built on container with edges. It appears student worked hard on it.
Exceeds expectations

The model is beautifully built on container with edges. Background details and landscape are included to enhance realism of model. It appears student put forth a lot of effort getting things just right.
Model Accuracy
2 pts

Does not meet expectations

extremely simple model
Approaching expectations

Model does not match real world example in composition, type, or landscape
Minimally meets expectations

Model is correct on one of the three categories, composition, type, and landscape
Meets expectations

Model is correct on two of the three categories, composition, type, and landscape
Exceeds expectations

Model shows correct volcano composition, type, and landscape.
Use of class time
1 pts

Does not meet expectations

No class time used;
had to be removed from classroom to prevent student from distracting others. ( if more than 1 time in hallway or out of room this is a 0)
Approaching expectations

Wasted most of class time; consistently off-task; usually came to class without materials
Minimally meets expectations

Much of class time was wasted; usually off-task; frequently came to class unprepared to work
Meets expectations

Some class time wasted; usually on-task; occasionally forgot materials or needed to retrieve supplies from locker
Exceeds expectations

Little to no class time wasted; consistently on-task and prepared to work at beginning of class
Presentation
2 pts

Does not meet expectations

gets up in front of class but does not present.
Approaching expectations

very simple presentation. No practice extremely evident.
Minimally meets expectations

Media used is effective, presentation not smooth.
Meets expectations

Media used is effective, presentation polished and flows smoothly.
Exceeds expectations

excellent media for support, presentation with minimal notes and excellent flow.
Research
1 pts

Does not meet expectations

verbally describes resources but does not include in media used for presentation.
Approaching expectations

incorrect references, such as google or google images.
Minimally meets expectations

Adequate references. Minimum of 3.
Meets expectations

Good references. Photos also referenced. At least 4.
Exceeds expectations

Excellent attention to resources. All materials used cited. At least 5.



Keywords:
  • volcano model; volcano poster; science fair







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