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Volcano Poster

Create a poster describing a volcano in terms of relative and absolute location, recent and most destructive eruptions, events associated with eruptions, and a faux newspaper article with factual information included.

Rubric Code: X639W2

By jalbright

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Volcano Poster
	Approaching expectations 1 pts	Minimally meets expectations 2 pts	Meets expectations 3 pts	Exceeds expectations 4 pts
Geographical Information	Approaching expectations Missing two or more of the following: •relative location (country/continent) •absolute location (latitude/longitude •world map •volcano name •name/population of nearest city •recent and destructive eruptions	Minimally meets expectations Missing one or more of the following: •relative location (country/continent) •absolute location (latitude/longitude •world map •volcano name •name/population of nearest city •recent and destructive eruptions	Meets expectations All of the following information is included: •relative location (country/continent) •absolute location (latitude/longitude •world map •volcano name •name/population of nearest city •recent and destructive eruptions	Exceeds expectations The information for a score point 3 is present and there is evidence of additional facts or research
Graphic Information	Approaching expectations Student provided one small illustration or picture that may or may not have a caption	Minimally meets expectations Student provided one illustration, but the image was poor and there may not be a caption	Meets expectations Student provided one or more illustrations; the images are acceptable, and have captions	Exceeds expectations Student provided two or more illustrations of high quality with captions.
Appearance and Conventions	Approaching expectations Poster lacks neatness and organization. Images are carelessly attached. Text is not neat. There may be grammatical or spelling errors.	Minimally meets expectations Poster is somewhat messy. It does not reflect time put into organization or appearance. May have 3 to 5 grammatical or spelling errors.	Meets expectations Poster is neat and organized. Thought has been put into the placement of text and images. Has one or two spelling/grammar errors. Appears student spent adequate time creating poster.	Exceeds expectations Poster is neat and organized. Thought has been put into the placement of text and images. Has no spelling/grammar errors. Appears student spent a good deal of time creating poster.
Newspaper Article	Approaching expectations The article is not set up like a newspaper article. It does not include the 5 Ws and additional information.	Minimally meets expectations Article is set up like a newspaper article. It has the 5 Ws with little or no additional information.	Meets expectations The newspaper article resembles a real article. The 5 Ws are present and there is additional information about the eruption.	Exceeds expectations Evidence of a score point three is present, with additional care and concern taken (creative presentation, many additional facts about the eruption.

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volcano model; volcano poster; science fair

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