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Plate Tectonics Model

This assignment will be used to evaluate and grade your understanding of plate tectonics through illustration and presentation of a project.

Rubric Code: X46352

By tsimienmcd

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Plate Tectonics Diagram/Model
	No Demonstration 0 pts	Proficiency Level 20 pts	Mastery Level 40 pts	Score Points (N/A)
Plate tectonics	No Demonstration Student does not show an understanding of plate tectonics or processes that shape the planet.	Proficiency Level Student shows a limited understanding of the plate tectonics process, the shaping of the planet, and some of the evidence scientists use to prove the theory.	Mastery Level Student shows a clear understanding of the plate tectonics process, the shaping of the planet, and 3 types of evidence scientists use to prove the theory.	Score Points ______/40
Plate boundaries	No Demonstration Student does not Illustrate and describes any plate boundaries that occur across the planet in anyway.	Proficiency Level Illustrates and shows some plate boundaries that occur across the planet, the types of formations that occur at them, and the forces that drive them.	Mastery Level Illustrates and describes all 3 plate boundaries that occur across the planet, the types of formations that occur at them, and the forces that drive them.	Score Points ______/40
Organization and Creativity	No Demonstration Student does not show any model, or model does not have any clear links to plate tectonics that are placed in logical order. There is no written component to describe or narrate the model.	Proficiency Level Student model lacks detail and accuracy. Poor organization and shows limited understanding of Tectonics.	Mastery Level Presents the information in clear and accurate form. Demonstrates advanced understanding of Tectonics through effective literature that narrates the model or illustration to a captive audience on a visual level.	Score Points ______/10 Total Points Assessed
Writing Mechanics	No Demonstration Student does not show any model, or model does not have any clear links to plate tectonics that are placed in logical order. There is no written component to describe or narrate the model.	Proficiency Level Student shows written work with a proficient level of written mechanics and structure.	Mastery Level Student shows a clear and well written level of work with a highly proficient level of written mechanics and structure on the middle school grade level.	Score Points ______/10 = Total Points Assessed ______100 = Final Score