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Science Journal Science Presentation A grading rubric for upper-primary science journals. Rubric Code: MA9736 By funkylem Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5

Criteria
	Poor 1 pts	Good 2 pts	Excellent 3 pts
Completed Work 1 pts	Poor Many entries are missing and others are not finished.	Good Most entries have all the work completed. There are few entries missing.	Excellent Almost all entries have work completed throughout the unit. No entries are missing.
Keeping Scientific Records 1 pts	Poor Most written explanations do not describe observations clearly. Only basic words are used with little attempt to use scientific language. Drawings are not clear or labeled.	Good Some written explanations describe observations clearly. A good attempt at using scientific language. Drawings are coloured and labeled.	Excellent Most drawings and written explanations describe observations very clearly. Scientific terminology is used accurately. Drawings are labeled, coloured and include details.
Headings and Date 1 pts	Poor Few pages have headings and date at the top.	Good Most pages have headings and date at the top.	Excellent Every page has the heading and date at the top.
Quality Writing 1 pts	Poor Poor organisation. Entries are incomplete, messy and hard to understand. Only basic words are used with little attempt to use scientific language.	Good Entries are somewhat organised. Mostly neat handwriting. Some scientific vocabulary is used. Most entries are complete.	Excellent Organised, neat and considered writing. Scientific vocabulary is used accurately. Entries are detailed, descriptive and complete.
Extended Thinking 1 pts	Poor Responses show little evidence of deep thinking. Mostly simple answers with little attempt to describe or explain in detail. Little evidence of reflection on key concepts.	Good Some entries contain considered and extended responses. Some attempt to describe observations in detail. Acceptable understanding of key concepts.	Excellent Most entries contain well-thought out and considered ideas. Creative and detailed responses with clear understanding of key concepts.