Skip to main content
iRubric: Global Climate Change Scientific Argument Presentation rubric

iRubric: Global Climate Change Scientific Argument Presentation rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Global Climate Change Scientific Argument Presentation 
Students study a Key Indicator (NASA) and find an opposing viewpoint to prove right or to prove wrong.
Rubric Code: V22BX6W
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Presentation
Content Rubric
  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Partially Proficient

2 pts

Basic

1 pts

Missing

0 pts

Introduction

Advanced

Introduction clearly defines the viewpoint and briefly lists the 3 major points in an attention-grabbing and interesting way.
Proficient

Introduction clearly defines the viewpoint and briefly lists their 3 major points.
Partially Proficient

Introduction defines the viewpoint and major points but may not be clear.
Basic

Introduction does not define the viewpoint OR doesn't list major reasons.
Missing

No opening statement or introduction is given.
What is happening? (Key Indicator)

Advanced

Your Key Indicator is clearly identified and expresses the viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support what is happening. Identifies who/what is affected. Scientific evidence is strong and explained fully and clearly.
Proficient

Your Key Indicator is identified and some details are included with at least 3 details and examples to support what is happening. Identifies who/what is affected. Scientific evidence is strong but may not be explained fully or clearly.
Partially Proficient

Your Key Indicator is identified and many details are included with at least 2 details and examples to support what is happening. Identifies who/what is affected. Scientific evidence is present but may not be strong.
Basic

Your Key Indicator is identified and few details are included with at least 1 detail and example to support what is happening. Identifies who/what is affected. Scientific evidence may not be evident.
Missing

Your Key Indicator is not clearly identified and there are no details to support what is happening.
What is the opposing viewpoint?

Advanced

You clearly express the opposing viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer. Scientific evidence is strong and explained fully and clearly.
Proficient

Some details of the opposing viewpoint are presented including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer. Scientific evidence is strong but may not be explained fully or clearly.
Partially Proficient

Many details of the opposing viewpoint are presented including at least 2 details and examples to support their answer. Scientific evidence is present but may not be strong.
Basic

Few details of the opposing viewpoint are presented including at least 1 detail and example to support their answer. Scientific evidence may not be evident.
Missing

An attempt is made to present the opposing viewpoint, but little effort is shown
Conclusion Statement

Advanced

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint and lists their 3 major points in a thoroughly conclusive manner.
Proficient

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint and briefly lists their 3 major points.
Partially Proficient

Conclusion statement sums up the viewpoint and major points but may not be clear.
Basic

Conclusion does not sum up the viewpoint OR doesn't list major reasons.
Missing

No conclusion is given.
Citations

Advanced

At least 3 carefully selected resources are used. Each source is cited on a Works Cited page with title, author, publishing information, and date. In-text citations are used when appropriate.
Proficient

At least 3 carefully selected resources are used. Only minor revisions are needed in citation information or use.
Partially Proficient

At least 3 carefully selected resources are used. At least one major revision in citation use is needed.
Basic

Less than 3 resources are used or resources are not carefully selected OR More than one major revision is needed in citation use.
Missing

Plagiarism is evident. Citation is greatly lacking or incorrect. (This area will cause the paper to receive a failing grade.)
Presentation Rubric
Content

Advanced

Clear and Concise.

Logical progression of ideas.

Accurate and complete

Photos to back up claims.
Proficient

Logical progression of ideas.

Unnecessary length/detail.

Photos present but not relevant
Partially Proficient

Vague in conveying viewpoints.

No sense or purpose.

Information shows some understanding of topic.

Photos present but not relevant.
Basic

Lacks a clear viewpoint.

No logical sequence of information.

Limited understanding of topic.

Information not accurate.

No photos present.
Missing

Missing viewpoint.

No logical sequence of information.

Does not show understanding of topic.

Missing information.

No photos.
Text Elements

7 x 7 Rule: No more than 7 words per line and 7 lines per slide.

Advanced

7 x 7 rule is followed (not too much text

Slides are easy to read

Students spoke about topic and didn't read from slides.
Proficient

7 x 7 rule is followed.

Slides are sometimes difficult or distracting to read.

Students read SOME information from slides.
Partially Proficient

Some slides do not follow the 7 x 7 rule.

Slides are difficult to read.

Formatting of slide is distracting or overused

Students read more than half of the information directly from slides.
Basic

7 X 7 rule not followed.

Text is extremely difficult to read.

Formatting was inappropriate.

Students read from slides.
Missing

7 X 7 not followed

Cannot read information on slides.

Formatting inappropriate.

S
Oral Presentation

Advanced

Adds additional information beside what is on the slide

Shows interest and enthusiasm

Speaks with clear voice with appropriate volume.

Demonstrates confidence in presentation
Proficient

Adds some information beside what is on slides

Shows general interest in topic.

Speaks clearly most of the time.

Demonstrates some confidence in presentation
Partially Proficient

Adds little information besides what is on the slides.

Shows little interest/enthusiasm in topic.

Needs to speak louder/softer.

Does not demonstrate confidence in presentation.
Basic

Does not add information besides what is on slide.

Does not show interest in presentation.

Cannot understand speaker.

Does not demonstrate confidence in presentation.
Missing

Student reads directly from slide.










Do more with this rubric:

Preview

Preview this rubric.

Edit

Modify this rubric.

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.


Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.



Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n16