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Rocks and Rock Cycle PowerPoint

The students will put together a PowerPoint presentation. The presentation will contain information regarding the three types of rocks and the rock cycle.

Rubric Code: YBB283

By hamishpike

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Subject: Science

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Project
	Exceeds (A) 4 pts	Meets (B) 3 pts	Approaches (C) 2 pts	Needs Improvement (D/F) 1 pts
Rock Types	Exceeds (A) All 3 Rock types are explained including how they form and sub-types. (intrusive/extrusive, foliated/nonfoliated, etc.)	Meets (B) All 3 Rock types are described in general terms, minimal detail.	Approaches (C) Rock types are described with little or no detail.	Needs Improvement (D/F) Rock types are not described.
Real-World Connection	Exceeds (A) The presentation includes at least 3 or more common uses for Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rock.	Meets (B) The presentation includes at least 2 common uses for Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rock.	Approaches (C) The presentation includes at least 1 common use for Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rock.	Needs Improvement (D/F) The presentation does not include common uses for rocks.
Rock Cycle	Exceeds (A) The Rock Cycle is explained in great detail and the diagram is accurate.	Meets (B) The Rock Cycle is explained in some detail and the diagram is mostly accurate.	Approaches (C) The Rock Cycle is explained poorly and the diagram is somewhat accurate.	Needs Improvement (D/F) The Rock Cycle is not explained and/or the diagram is not accurate.
PowerPoint Presentation	Exceeds (A) The information is presented in a clear, concise, and exciting manner showing mastery of the information.	Meets (B) The information is presented clearly and displays understanding of their information.	Approaches (C) Some information presented is clearly displayed throughout the project.	Needs Improvement (D/F) The information was unclear and not related to the topic and/or not put in the words of the student.
Work/Effort	Exceeds (A) -The work was done well, to the best of the students ability. -Student stayed on task and completed the project on/before deadline.	Meets (B) -The work was done with good effort that shows what the learner is capable of. -It is evident that time was put into this presentation.	Approaches (C) -Work is done with fair effort, but the quality is not what the learner is capable of. -It is evident that time was not used effectively.	Needs Improvement (D/F) -Work is done with little effort, and the quality is not what the learner is capable of. -It is evident that the student put little to no time into the project.