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History of Astronomy Science Project Each student will receive the name of a scientist who has contributed to the development of the science of Astronomy. He/She will research that scientist and present their information in one of six given formats. The student will have two days in class to complete all research. Rubric Code: FC42W By crossway Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Science Project
	Minimal 1 pts	Partial 2 pts	Acceptable 3 pts	Thorough 4 pts	Exemplary 5 pts
Quality of explanation 5 pts	Minimal No explanation. Minimal information. No connection to history of Astronomy.	Partial Poor explanation. Basic information included. Connection to history of Astronomy is basic.	Acceptable Adequate explanation. Basic and some extended information included. Connection to history of Astronomy present but could be developed further.	Thorough Very good explanation. Basic and all extended information included. Specific connection to the history of Astronomy is made.	Exemplary Excellent explanation. Basic and all extended information included and very well done. Solid specific connection made to the history of Astronomy.
Organization 5 pts	Minimal Information is disorganized. Confusion present.	Partial 2 or 3 problems with organization of information. Lack of clarity.	Acceptable Information is generally organized with only 1 or 2 problems. Content is generally clear.	Thorough Information is well organized. Content is clear and easy to follow.	Exemplary Information is very well organized. Content follows a logical sequence, is very clear and easy to follow.
Visuals 5 pts	Minimal Pictures and illustrations are not accurate. Distract from presentation.	Partial Pictures and illustrations are not entirely accurate. Distract from presentation.	Acceptable Pictures and illustrations are mostly accurate and reinforce the presentation.	Thorough Pictures and illustrations are accurate, clear and add interest to the presentation.	Exemplary Pictures and illustrations are neat, accurate, clear and add insight to the presentation.
Presentation 5 pts	Minimal Presentation does not cover project information - missing basic facts.	Partial Poor attempt at the choosen activity -confusing. Not creative	Acceptable Adequate attempt at choosen activity - easy to follow and creative.	Thorough Very good attempt at choosen activity - information flows well and format is creative.	Exemplary Excellent attempt at choosen activity - holds attention and information flows well. Choosen format is very creative.