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Particle Model of Matter Particle Model of Matter Students will create particle models for each state of matter. Students will identify and demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of each state of matter. Diagrams need to support learning. Rubric Code: B24A675 By klalli Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

Particle Model of Matter
	Exemplary Mastery 4 pts	Mastery 3 pts	Near Mastery 2 pts	Developing 1 pts
Characteristics of States of Matter	Exemplary Mastery Includes complete notes and explanations of characteristics of the 3 states of matter. At least 3 or more characteristics for each.	Mastery Includes most notes and explanations of characteristics of the 3 states of matter. Missing some characteristics.	Near Mastery Includes some notes and explanations of characteristics of the 3 states of matter. Missing most characteristics.	Developing Includes incomplete notes and explanations of characteristics of the 3 states of matter.
Matter is made of particles.	Exemplary Mastery Graphics enhance and support the understanding that matter is made of particles.	Mastery Most of the graphics enhance or support the understanding that matter is made of particles.	Near Mastery The graphics demonstrate only a partial understanding of the understanding that matter is made of particles.	Developing The graphics do not demonstrate an understanding that matter is made of particles.
Movement of particles.	Exemplary Mastery Demonstrates a complete understanding of the concept. Graphics enhance and support the information.	Mastery Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the concept. Graphics may or may not enhance or support the information.	Near Mastery Demonstrates only a partial understanding of the concept. Graphics may or may not enhance or support the information.	Developing Does not demonstrate an understanding of the topic. Graphics do not enhance or support the information.
Spaces between particles.	Exemplary Mastery Demonstrates a complete understanding of the concept. Graphics enhance and support the information.	Mastery Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the concept. Graphics may or may not enhance or support the information.	Near Mastery Demonstrates only a partial understanding of the concept. Graphics may or may not enhance or support the information.	Developing Does not demonstrate an understanding of the topic. Graphics do not enhance or support the information.