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The Water Cycle

GLE 58. Draw, label, and explain the components of a water cycle. Develop a diagram/model of the water cycle. The diagram/model should explain the water cycle and include the steps during the cycle.

Rubric Code: Y23X9B5

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Subject: Science

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: K-5

Water Cycle
	Needs Improvement 0 pts	Proficient 1 pts	Excellent 2 pts
Labeling of main parts	Needs Improvement 2 or more labels are missing from diagram.	Proficient 1 or more labels are missing from diagram.	Excellent Picture is correctly labeled.
Order of Water Cycle	Needs Improvement 2 or more parts of the water cycle are out of oder in the cycle.	Proficient 1 or more parts of the water cycle are out of order in the cycle.	Excellent Picture shows the order of the water cycle correctly.
Explanation of Water Cycle	Needs Improvement Student attempts to develop a paragraph explaining the steps of the water cycle. Transitions are not used and sentences lack structure.	Proficient Student develops a paragraph explaining the steps of the water cycle. Transitions are rarely used and sentences have some structure.	Excellent Student develops a cohesive paragraph explaining the steps of the water cycle. Transitions are used and sentences are easy to read.
Neat and Colorful	Needs Improvement Picture is hard to read and is without color.	Proficient Picture is easy to read and somewhat neat. Color is present, but messy.	Excellent Picture is easy to read and colored neatly.