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Earth's Structure Model 
Earth's Structure Model
Students will design and create a model that clearly shows the four layers that make up the Earth's structure. They will use a flip book to show information about each layer.
Rubric Code: VX7W37W
By gnaranjo2013
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Approaching Expectations

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Model

Exceeds Expectations

The model clearly exhibits extensive understanding of the layers and is properly labeled. Work is done neatly.
Meets Expectations

The model exhibits understanding of the layers and is properly labeled.
Work is done neatly.
Approaching Expectations

The model exhibits little understanding of the layers and may be mis-labeled.
Work is not vey neatly done.
Needs Improvement

The model does not resemble the layers of the earth and is mis-labeled or labels are not present.
Work is not very neat and is disorganized.
Properties of each layer

Exceeds Expectations

Each layer is accurately measured and proportionate to the other layers.
All layers are correctly labeled as to thickness
Meets Expectations

Each layer is accurately proportionate to the other layers.
Most layers are correctly labeled as to thickness
Approaching Expectations

Most of the layers are accurately proportionate to the other layers.
Several layers are missing information as to thickness
Needs Improvement

Layers are not proportionate.
Several layers are missing information as to thickness
Flip book description

Exceeds Expectations

Student adequately organized their information as to thickness, temperature and composition. Demonstrates a strong understanding of the layers of the earth.
Meets Expectations

Student organized their information as to thickness, temperature and composition. Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the layers of the earth.
Approaching Expectations

Student is missing information as to thickness, temperature and composition.
Demonstrates some understanding of the layers of the earth.
Needs Improvement

Student did not include information as to thickness, temperature and composition.
Demonstrates little to no understanding of the layers of the earth.
Flip Book structure

Exceeds Expectations

Directions were followed accurately. Flip book is effectively assembled. Each layer is in order, starting from the crust towards the inner core.
Meets Expectations

Directions were followed. Flip book is effectively assembled. Each layer is in order, starting from the crust towards the inner core.
Approaching Expectations

Directions were mostly followed. A few layers are out of order, starting from the crust towards the inner core.
Needs Improvement

Directions were not followed. Most of the layers are out of order or missing starting from the crust towards the inner core.




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