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Energy Sources Research Project 
This project is worth a total of 70 points Students may work in groups of 2 to research an energy source. They will create a Google Slides Presentation to show the energy source they were assigned and share information in a presentation to the class. Participation will be based on teacher notes and observations throughout the process.
Rubric Code: AX93WW2
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Research - 20 Points Poss
  Outstanding

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Unacceptable

0 pts

Research

Name of Energy Source
Images Related to Energy Source
Questions about energy source
How does this energy source work?
What are its advantages
What are its disadvantages
How does this energy source affect the economy
How does this energy source affect the environment
other important information you discovered in your research

Outstanding

Students researched selected topic and answered all of their own questions. Information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words. Writing guidelines were followed and the paper was turned in on time. 20-16 pts
Good

Student researched selected topic and answered 5 or 6 of their own questions. Most information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words. Most of the writing guidelines were followed and the paper was turned in on time. 15-11 pts
Fair

Student researched topic, but did not clearly answer all the questions and/or some information was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing. Many of the writing guidelines were ignored and/or the paper was turned in late. 10-6 pts
Poor

Student did minimal research. Less than half of the questions were answered clearly and/or much of it was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing. Many of the writing guidelines were not followed and/or the paper was turned in late. 4-1 pts
Unacceptable

Student did little or no research. Many of the focus questions were not answered and/or were partially answered and/or plagiarized. Writing guidelines were not followed and/or the paper was late or not turned in at all. <BR>
0 points
Google Slides- 30 Points Possible
  Outstanding

30 pts

Good

25 pts

Fair

19 pts

Poor

14 pts

Unacceptable

9 pts

Slides Content

Should highlight the major points from the Research Template.<BR>
DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!<BR>

Outstanding

The Slides support all of the major research questions and is presented on time and in an organized fashion. 20-18 points
Good

The Slides support only 5 of the 6 major research questions or is presented on time and in a somewhat organized fashion. 17-14 pts
Fair

The Slides support only 4 or 5 of the major research questions and/or is presented in rather unorganized fashion and/or was turned in late. 13-11pts
Poor

The Slides support only half of the major research questions and/or is presented in an unorganized way and/or was turned in late. 10-8 points
Unacceptable

The Slides support less than half of the major research questions and is presented in an unorganized way and/or the work presented is plagiarized and/or not turned in. 7-0 points
Images

Include at least one image that supports understanding of the energy source.

Outstanding

One or more graphs showing pertinent information is included. Each graph is neat and and easily understood.<BR>
5 points
Good

At least one image showing pertinent information is included. Each image is somewhat neat and/or somewhat easily understood. 4 pts
Fair

At least one image showing somewhat pertinent information is included. One or more of the images is only somewhat neat and/or is confusing. 3 points
Poor

An image is either not included or shows non-pertinent information. Any images shown are sloppy and/or confusing. 2 points
Unacceptable

An image is not included. <BR>
1-0 points
Attractiveness

Outstanding

The Slides have an element of creativity and is not just a list of facts. It is neatly done and pleasing to the eye. It shows obvious pride in the work. 5 pts
Good

The Slides have an element of creativity and is not just a list of facts. It is neatly done and somewhat pleasing to the eye. It shows some pride in the work. 4 pts
Fair

The Slides show some creativity and/or is mainly a list of facts, that may contain errors. It is rather sloppily put together, showing little pride in the work. 3 pts
Poor

The Slides show no creativity and/or is just a list of facts, that contain errors. It is very sloppily put together, showing no pride in the work. 2 pts
Unacceptable

The Slides show no creativity and is just a list of facts, that contain errors. It is either sloppily put together, showing no pride in the work, or is non-existent. 1-0 pts
Presentation - 15 Points Possible
  Exceeds

15 pts

Good

13 pts

Fair

11 pts

Poor

9 pts

Unacceptable

7 pts

Presentation

Exceeds

The presentation shows a clear understanding of the material presented. Student speaks clearly and effectively, showing obvious signs of preparation. 15-14pts
Good

The presentation shows an understanding of the material presented. Student speaks somewhat clearly and effectively, showing signs of preparation.<BR>
13-12 points
Fair

The presentation shows some understanding of the material presented. Student speaks somewhat clearly and/or effectively, showing some signs of preparation. 11-10 pts
Poor

The presentation shows little understanding of the material presented. Student does not speak very clearly and/or effectively, showing very little signs of preparation. 9-8 points
Unacceptable

The presentation shows no understanding of the material presented. Student does not speak clearly or effectively, showing no sign of preparation, or does not present at all. 7-0pts
Participation - 5 Points Possible
  Exceeds

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Unacceptable

1 pts

On task/Participation

Exceeds

Student was on task, working diligently every day during class-time, and worked well with team members. 5 points
Good

Student was on task, working somewhat diligently most every day during class-time, and worked well with team members. 4 pts
Fair

Student was on task at least half of the time, but did not work very diligently and/or very well with team members during class-time and/or was absent a day or two during this project. 3pts
Poor

Student was on task less than half of the class-time, not working diligently and/or very well with team members and/or was absent more than two days during this project. 2 points
Unacceptable

Student was off task most of the time and/or was absent for more than half of the project. Team members could not count on this student for help. 1-0 pts



Keywords:
  • advantages, disadvantages, energy, natural resources, by-product, pro/con argument, renewable/non-renewable,







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