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Comparing Hurricanes & Tornadoes

Power Point/Athabasca Tar Sands

Evaluates power point presentation of research comparing Hurricanes to Tornadoes.

Rubric Code: W3B788

By lauradkelly

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Subject: Geography

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Advanced 5 (N/A)	Proficient 4 (N/A)	Basic 3 (N/A)	Below Basic 2 (N/A)
Content & Organization
LOCATION & TIME 5 pts Compare the location and seasonal nature of Hurricanes and Tornadoes.	Advanced Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details. Appropriate use of images	Proficient The powerpoint provides sufficient background on the topic and covers major points. The topics are well organized.	Basic Most key elements of the power point are covered.	Below Basic Major elements of the power point are missing.
CAUSES 10 pts Description of the atmospheric conditions such as temperature, air pressure, air masses, etc. that are necessary for these storms to develop.	Advanced Many detailed references to atmospheric conditions necessary for storm develop. Nearly all points are supported by images.	Proficient Many general references to atmospheric conditions necessary for storm develop. Nearly all points are supported by images.	Basic Some references to atmospheric conditions necessary for storm develop. Nearly all points are supported by images.	Below Basic Most references to causes are missing.
DESCRIPTION 10 pts Describe the nature of the violent weather systems.	Advanced Many detailed descriptions of the nature of both kinds of storms. Nearly all points are supported by images.	Proficient Many general descriptions of the nature of both kinds of storms. Nearly all points are supported by images.	Basic Some general descriptions of the nature of both kinds of storms. Nearly all points are supported by images.	Below Basic Description of nature of storms is weak or missing.
DESTRUCTION 10 pts Describe the types of destruction associated with the storms.	Advanced Many detailed descriptions of the types of destruction of both kinds of storms. Storm surges are thoroughly explained. All points are supported by images.	Proficient Many briefly descriptions of the types of destruction of both kinds of storms. Storm surges are described. Nearly all points are supported by images.	Basic Some general descriptions of the types of destruction of both kinds of storms. Storm surges are explained. Most points are supported by images.	Below Basic Description of destruction of storms is weak or missing.
Mechanics and Format
USE OF LAB TIME 10 pts Effective Use of Research time i the lab. Use of many sources of information.	Advanced	Proficient	Basic	Below Basic
ORGANIZATION 5 pts Brief introduction and conclusion. Sensible sequencing.	Advanced	Proficient	Basic	Below Basic
Spelling and Grammar 5 pts Spelling and grammar are correct.	Advanced	Proficient	Basic	Below Basic

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