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Carbon Footprint Infographic Project

Students will complete an infographic to answer the Investigation Question: What is a Carbon Footprint, and How Can We Reduce It?

Rubric Code: W22C8W9

By eseman

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Infographic
	Advanced 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Approaching 2 pts	Insufficienet Evidence 1 pts
Infographic Content	Advanced The infographic includes all of the required information as outlined on the assignment sheet checklist in an exceptional manner.	Proficient The infographic includes the required information as outlined on the assignment sheet checklist.	Approaching The infographic is missing some of the required information as outlined on the assignment sheet checklist.	Insufficienet Evidence The infographic is missing several pieces of the required information as outlined on the assignment sheet checklist.
Part 1 What are the Causes of Climate Change?	Advanced The content presented is superior and clearly demonstrates a solid understanding of the causes of climate change. It reflects broad research and critical thinking skills; shows notable insight or understanding of the topic.	Proficient The information is presented in an accurate and organized manner that can be understood by the intended audience. Information is focused on causes of climate change.	Approaching The focus is on causes of climate change but may stray from it at times. There may be factual errors or inconsistencies, but they are relatively minor.	Insufficienet Evidence Project seems hurried or unfinished. There are significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misunderstandings on the causes of climate change.
Part 2 What are the Effects of Climate Change?	Advanced The content presented is superior and clearly demonstrates a solid understanding of the effects of climate change. It reflects broad research and critical thinking skills; shows notable insight or understanding of the topic.	Proficient The information is presented in an accurate and organized manner that can be understood by the intended audience. Information is focused on effects of climate change.	Approaching The focus is on effects of climate change but may stray from it at times. There may be factual errors or inconsistencies, but they are relatively minor.	Insufficienet Evidence Project seems hurried or unfinished. There are significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misunderstandings on the effects of climate change.
Part 3 What does "Carbon Footprint" mean?	Advanced The content presented is superior and clearly demonstrates a solid understanding of what "carbon footprint". It reflects broad research and critical thinking skills; shows notable insight or understanding of the topic.	Proficient The information is presented in an accurate and organized manner that can be understood by the intended audience. Information is focused on what "carbon footrpint" means.	Approaching The focus is on what "carbon footprint" means but may stray from it at times. There may be factual errors or inconsistencies, but they are relatively minor.	Insufficienet Evidence Project seems hurried or unfinished. There are significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misunderstandings on what "carbon footprint" means.
Part 4 How can humans reduce their carbon footprint?	Advanced The content presented is superior and clearly demonstrates a solid understanding of how humans can reduce their carbon footprint. It reflects broad research and critical thinking skills; shows notable insight or understanding of the topic.	Proficient The information is presented in an accurate and organized manner that can be understood by the intended audience. Information is focused on how humans can reduce their carbon footprint.	Approaching The focus is on how humans can reduce their carbon footrpint but may stray from it at times. There may be factual errors or inconsistencies, but they are relatively minor.	Insufficienet Evidence Project seems hurried or unfinished. There are significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misunderstandings on how humans can reduce their carbon footprint.
Graphics	Advanced Graphic elements support and enhance the message in an exceptional manner.	Proficient Graphic elements support and enhance the message.	Approaching Graphic elements somewhat support and enhance the message.	Insufficienet Evidence Graphic elements do not support and enhance the message.
Work Quality	Advanced Quality of infographic exceeds expectations. Contains no keying or grammar errors. The infographic is clear, and concise.	Proficient The work was done with satisfactory effort. Criteria was met. Contains 1-2 keying or grammar errors. The infographic is fairly clear and concise.	Approaching Final product shows little effort, quality is not what the learner is capable of. It is evident that the work was rushed. Work is incomplete. Contains 2-3 keying or grammar errors. The infographic is somewhat clear or concise.	Insufficienet Evidence Final product does not show effort, quality is not acceptable. It is evident that the work was rushed. Work is sloppy and incomplete. Contains more than 4 keying or grammar errors. The infographic is not very clear or concise.

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Climate Change, Carbon Footprint, Infographic

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