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Venn Diagram Climate vs Weather 
Venn Diagram Climate vs Weather
Students will be graded on their abilities of creating a Venn Diagram that compares and contrasts weather & climate. The criteria that the students will be graded are; proper construction of the Venn Diagram, correct grammar and spelling, the number of compare and contrast details provided, and the accuracy of scientific facts. Within the diagram, in addition to scientific information, students need to include examples & illustrations.
Rubric Code: X25X246
By hcofield
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Proper Construction of Venn Diagram
0.5 pts

Advanced

There are two larger circles that show the differences for the Venn Diagram, and one small region in the middle for similarities. There are three labels; a label for each section.
Proficient

There are two larger circles that show the differences for the Venn Diagram, and one small region in the middle for similarities. There are only two out of the three labels provided for the Venn Diagram.
Basic

There are two larger circles that show the differences for the Venn Diagram, and one small region in the middle for similarities. Only 1 label has been provided for the Venn Diagram.
Below Basic

There aren't two larger circles that show the differences and one small circle in the middle for the similarities. No labels have been provided for the Venn Diagram.
Correct Grammar and Spelling
1 pts

Advanced

All content in the Venn Diagram has no spelling errors, or grammatical errors.
Proficient

The content of the Venn Diagram has up to two spelling and/or two grammatical errors.
Basic

The content in the Venn Diagram has up to four spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Below Basic

The content in the Venn Diagram has over five spelling and/or grammatical errors. Information and/or handwriting cannot be understood by the teacher.
Number of Compare/Contrast Details
2 pts

Advanced

Each circle of the Venn Diagram (the two differences circles and the one similarity circle) has at least four details provided per circle. Twelve details should be provided total.
Proficient

Each circle of the Venn Diagram (the two differences circles and the one similarity circle) has up 3 three details provided per circle for a total of 9.
Basic

Each circle of the Venn Diagram (the two differences circles and the one similarity circle) has only two details provided per circle for a total of 6.
Below Basic

Each circle of the Venn Diagram (the two differences circles and the one similarity circle) has either one or zero details provided per circle. for a total of 3 or fewer
Accuracy of Weather vs Climate
3 pts

Advanced

All compare and contrast details provided about weather & climate in the Venn Diagram are accurate.
Proficient

All but 1 of the compare and contrast details provided about weather & climate in the Venn Diagram are accurate.
Basic

All but 2 of the compare and contrast details provided about weather & climate in the Venn Diagram are accurate.
Below Basic

Most of the compare and contrast details provided about weather & climate in the Venn Diagram are inaccurate.
Illustrations/Examples
2 pts

Advanced

At least 2 illustrations AND 2 examples per section (differences & similarities) are provided (total of 12) All illustrations & examples are accurate
Proficient

At least 1 illustration AND 1 example per section (differences & similarities) are provided (total of 6). All illustrations & examples are accurate.
Basic

At least 1 illustration OR 1 example per section (differences & similarities) are provided (total of 3). OR Several of the illustrations & examples are accurate.
Below Basic

No illustrations or examples are given OR all of the illustrations & examples are inaccurate.



Keywords:
  • Science, Venn Diagram, climate, weather



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