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Environmental Issue Research Rubric 
Environmental Issue Research Rubric
Students will create a presentation that creates awareness of an environmental issue
Rubric Code: ZXW97WW
By EastonEnvironme
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Environmental Issues Project
  Poor

25 pts

Fair

50 pts

Good

75 pts

Excellent

100 pts

Causes of environmental problem

Students will choose an environmental which interests them.
Poor

Lists one or two causes of the environmental issue . No indepth information presented.
Fair

Touches on one or two causes of the environmental issue. Causes may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.
Good

Explains two causes of the environmental issue. Causes are based on scientifc research and stated clearly.
Excellent

Effectively explains at least three causes of the environmental issue as determined by leading scientists. Causes are based on scientific research and stated clearly.
Effects of environmental problem

Students will state 3 possible effects of the environmental issue
Poor

Lists one or two effects of environmental problem. No indepth information presented.
Fair

Touches on one or two effects of environmental problem. Effects may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.
Good

Explains two effects of environmental problem. Effects are based on scientifc research and stated clearly.
Excellent

Effectively explains at least three possible effects of the environmental problem as determined by leading scientists. Effects are based on scientific research and stated clearly.
Solutions

Poor

Lists one or two solutions of the environmental issue . No in-depth information presented.
Fair

Touches on one or two solutions of environmental issue. Solutions may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.
Good

Explains at least two causes of the environmental issue as determined by leading scientists.
Excellent

Effectively explains at least three solutions for the environmental issue as determined by leading scientists.
Controversy Around environmental pr

Poor

Lists one or two arguments on environmental problem. No indepth information presented.
Fair

Touches on one or two controversies surrounding the environmental problem. Arguments may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.
Good

Explains two controversies surrounding the environmental problem. Arguments are presented clearly.
Excellent

Effectively explains at least three controversies surrounding the environmental problem as determined by leading scientists. Arguments are presented clearly.
Use of Supporting Facts

Poor

Missing bibliography or poorly done
Fair

Supports information with facts from different sources (must be reputable). Bibliography present with two or three sources (may not be done correctly).
Good

Supports information with facts from different sources (must be reputable). Bibliography present with at least four sources (may not be done correctly).
Excellent

Supports information with facts from reputable sources. Bibliography present and done correctly with at least four sources listed alphabetically.
Creativity and Effectiveness

Poor

No creative thoughts or efforts are seen in the project.
Fair

Some creative thoughts and efforts can be seen in the project.
Good

Creative thoughts and efforts are seen in the project. The project is better than most because it is creative.
Excellent

Creative thoughts and efforts are clearly seen in this project. The project stands out because it is so creative.
Diagrams/pictures/charts/graphs/cre

Poor

Diagrams and illustrations where present are neither neat nor accurate; and they don’t appear to relate to the questions posed in the introduction
Fair

Diagrams and illustrations where present are neither neat nor entirely accurate they don’t add much to the content
Good

Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and are related to the questions posed in the introduction
Excellent

Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and clearly relate to the questions posed in the introduction they provide additional insight to the content
Essay

Essay must include a thesis statement, introductory paragraph, supporting details, conclusion, transition sentences, topic sentences
Poor

Important points not identified. Essay components missing. Conclusion does not relate to questions posed in the introduction
Fair

Not all of the important points are identified. Essay components are somewhat visible. There are some gaps in logic relating conclusions to the questions posed in the introduction
Good

Highlights important information. Most essay components are visible. Conclusions are reasonable and clearly relate to the questions posed in the introduction
Excellent

Highlights important information. All essay components are visible. Conclusions are logical and reasonable and clearly relate to the questions posed in the introduction
Presentation

Poster Project Board
Poor

Presentation is not well thought out, designed, nor planned. Actual presentation lacks substance and interest.
Fair

Presentation is somewhat thought out, designed, and planned. Actual presentation is relatively good, but difficult to follow.
Good

Presentation is generally well thought out and shows good design and planning. Actual presentation is good and holds the interest of the audience.
Excellent

Presentation is well thought out and shows careful design and planning. Actual presentation is to the point and holds the interest of the audience.
Summary Paragraph

Students will answer the posing question in a paragraph.
Poor

Important points not identified conclusion does not relate to questions posed in the introduction
Fair

Not all of the important points are identified there are some gaps in logic relating conclusions to the questions posed in the introduction
Good

Highlights important information conclusions are reasonable and clearly relate to the questions posed in the introduction
Excellent

Highlights important information conclusions are logical and reasonable and clearly relate to the questions posed in the introduction






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