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Formation of Sedimentary Rock Layers with Fossils 
Students will draw a model depicting the formation of sedimentary rock layers which began through weathering, erosion, and deposition.
Rubric Code: NX63BX
By eschenck
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Great Job!

3 pts

Fair-Work Needs Some Improvement

2 pts

Poor-Work Needs Much Improvement

1 pts

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
3 pts

Great Job!

Drawing shows weathering, erosion, and deposition of land. These processes are also labeled in the drawing.
Fair-Work Needs Some Improvement

Drawing shows weathering, erosion, and deposition of land, but the processes are not labeled.
Poor-Work Needs Much Improvement

Drawing does not include the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition.
Sedimentary Layers
3 pts

Great Job!

Drawing shows layers of sedimentary rock that are different in appearance.
Fair-Work Needs Some Improvement

Drawing shows layers of sedimentary rock, but it is difficult to tell the layers apart by their appearance.
Poor-Work Needs Much Improvement

Drawing does not include layers of sedimentary rock.
Legend for Sedimentary Layers
3 pts

Great Job!

Drawing includes a legend with symbols and labels which help identify the different types of rock layers.
Fair-Work Needs Some Improvement

Drawing includes a legend with symbols that show the different types of rock layers, but the legend is not properly labeled.
Poor-Work Needs Much Improvement

Drawing does not include a legend showing the different types of rock layers.
Oldest and Youngest Rock Layers
3 pts

Great Job!

The oldest and youngest layers of sedimentary rock in the drawing are labeled "oldest rock layer" and "youngest rock layer" respectively.
Fair-Work Needs Some Improvement

The oldest and youngest layers of sedimentary rock are labeled in the drawing; however, they are labeled incorrectly.
Poor-Work Needs Much Improvement

Drawing does not include labels for the oldest and youngest layers of sedimentary rock.
Fossils in Sedimentary Layers
3 pts

Great Job!

Drawing shows fossils within the layers of sedimentary rock. Each layer of rock has its own specific type of fossil.
Fair-Work Needs Some Improvement

Drawing shows fossils within the layers of sedimentry rock; however, each layer does not have its own specific type of fossil (fossil types are scattered throughout the layers).
Poor-Work Needs Much Improvement

Drawing does not show any fossils within the layers of sedimentary rock.
Oldest and Youngest Fossils
3 pts

Great Job!

The oldest and youngest fossils in the drawing are labeled "oldest fossils" and "youngest fossils" respectively.
Fair-Work Needs Some Improvement

The oldest and yougest fossils are labeled in the drawing; however, they are labeled incorrectly.
Poor-Work Needs Much Improvement

Drawing does not include labels for the oldest and youngest fossils.
Explanation of Processes in Drawing
3 pts

Great Job!

Student is able to verbally explain the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rock and fossils with minimal assistance (2 or less scaffolding questions to increase details) or no assistance.
Fair-Work Needs Some Improvement

Student is able to verbally explain the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rock and fossils with increased teacher assistance (3-4 scaffolding questions).
Poor-Work Needs Much Improvement

Student can only explain the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rock and fossils with continuous teacher assistance (5 or more scaffolding questions), or students is completely unable to describe the processes without becoming confused.



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