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Weathering Project

Students take photographs of different types of weathering. Students conduct a scientific study on the factors that effect weathering.

Rubric Code: X4C5W3

By sdab1255

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

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	0 0 pts	1 1 pts	2 2 pts	3 3 pts	4 4 pts
Part I Photographs	0 Student made no attempt to participate in the project.	1 Less then 4 photos taken.	2 Student submits 4 photos but fails to show unique examples. Student was NOT in photos OR Location was NOT clear.	3 Student submitted 4 photos showing unique examples of weathering. Student was in ALL photos an the location was clear.	4 Student submitted 4 photos & appeared in ALL. The location was indicated. Student went beyond the minimum required effort.
Scientific Method	0 Student made little or no attempt to conduct a study.	1 Student failed to state a hypothesis and follow the scientific method.	2 Student formed a hypothesis But made no attempt to carryout the experiment.	3 Hypothesis was clearly stated. Student attempted to follow the scientific method without success.	4 Hypothesis was clearly stated. Student followed the scientific method with a high degree of success. Student demonstrated knowledge of the topic.
Data Presented	0 Data missing.	1 Some data present, but unorganized.	2 Data organized in a table But lacks support of the study chosen.	3 Data presented in a table & somewhat supports the study chosen. Student shows some understanding.	4 Data is presented in table & completely supports the hypothesis. Student demonstrates a thorough understanding.
Literacy Content	0 Student failed to submit an essay.	1 Student's essay is hand written or poorly constructed, and lacks a topic paragraph & conclusion.	2 Student's essay is typed, adequate in length, defines the topic and conclusion but lacks proper syntax.	3 Student's essay is typed, adequate in length, & and follows the ELA guidelines for essay writing, but lacks apparent knowledge of the subject.	4 Student's essay is typed, adequate in length, follows the ELA guidelines for essay writing, and shows good scientific insight.
Supporting Evidence	0 Student's project contains NO photos of the cemetery.	1 Student's Cemetery Study lacks the required number of photographs.	2 Student's Cemetery study has the required number of photographs BUT, it is not clear what they are trying to show.	3 Student's Cemetery study has the required number of photographs and they attempt to support their claim, BUT lacks consistency.	4 Student's Cemetery study has the required number of photographs which clearly support their claim.