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Natural Disasters Project 
Research a natural disaster and present the information to the class.
Rubric Code: X2X9224
By heatherp78
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Natural Disaster Project
Written report, visual to show the class, and a prepared presentation are all important parts of this project. Have fun with it and learn a lot that you can teach the class! An enthusiastic presentation will help your classmates learn more.
  Excellent

Top score! Your project has all the necessary parts and you are very familiar with all the information about your natural disaster. You present with enthusiasm.

5 pts

Good

Your presentation has most of the parts. You know a lot about your natural disaster. You present to the class and everyone can hear you.

4 pts

Fair

You did a presentation, but it is not complete. You present quietly and the class can't hear or understand your information well.

3 pts

Poor

You did not complete the entire project, or you did not do your project and/or you have no presentation prepared.

0 pts

Definition/Description

Give a definition of a natural disaster and describe what it is like. (Looks like, actions that take place, sounds that may be made, etc.)
Excellent

Accurate definition. Very descriptive, thorough explanation of natural disaster.
Good

Gave a definition that wasn't complete OR did not describe natural disaster thoroughly. For 4 points either the definition OR description are complete.
Fair

Only described or only defined natural disaster. Or, if both were given, neither was complete.
Poor

Did not define or describe natural disaster.
Fun Facts

Tell facts that you found exciting or interesting.
Excellent

Project has at least four fun and/or interesting facts that were found during research.
Good

Project has at least 2 fun facts and/or interesting facts that were found during research.
Fair

Project has one fun fact and/or one interesting fact that was found during research.
Poor

Did not give any fun facts.
Examples/Locations

Tell where the natural disaster occurs in the world. Give examples of specific times and places the disaster has occurred.
Excellent

All locations that this natural disaster can occur are listed and at least two specific examples are included.
Good

Some locations that this natural disaster can occur are listed and at least one specific example is given.
Fair

Only the location(s) OR specific example(s) are given.
Poor

Did not give any examples or locations.
Visual

Create a visual to show the class your disaster. Could be a PowerPoint, poster, diorama, structure, or anything else you can show. Use your creativity!
Excellent

Accurate visual of natural disaster is presented. Student created the visual. Can be photos from the internet, but references must be used. Student explains details of the visual and why they chose the visual to present to the class.
Good

Visual is presented. May be missing some details or have an inaccuracy. Student is able to describe the visual. Any photos from the internet have references.
Fair

Visual is presented, but student can't describe their visual. If student used photos from the internet, they did not use references.
Poor

Did not create a visual of any kind.




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