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Science in the News Rubric 
Weekly Current Events Rubric - Written Summary
For this ongoing assignment, students must use the teacher recommended sites (OR an approved magazine or newspaper) to choose a science news topic, summarize the main idea, reflect on the importance of the article, and present it to the class. Please refer to Sophia Bookspace for specific due dates.
Rubric Code: B5BWWA
By htomkins
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Subject: Vocational  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Outstanding

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor/Incomplete

1 pts

Article

Outstanding

The article relates to either life, earth or physical science
AND
Is current (within 12 months),
AND
Is at least 3 paragraphs in length,
AND
Is submitted with the report (cut out or photocopied).
Good

The article is included with the report and relates to the sciences, but is EITHER:
Not current (older than 12 months),
OR
Less than 3 paragraphs in length,
OR
From an invalid source (must be approved by Ms. Tomkins).
Fair

The article is missing TWO or more criteria noted in "Good."
Poor/Incomplete

The article is not included with the report AND/OR has no relevance to the sciences.
Summary

Outstanding

The summary is a minimum of 5-6 sentences and the main idea of the article is clear and in the student's own words. Science concepts/
processes are explained when needed.
Good

The summary paragraph is fewer than 5-6 sentences
OR
A summary of the main idea and important details is lacking clarity.
Fair

The summary paragraph is fewer than 5-6 sentences
AND
A summary of the main idea and important details is lacking clarity.
Poor/Incomplete

The summary is not written in paragraph format or is not done at all.
Student Reaction/Reflection

Outstanding

The reaction/ reflection is at least 4-5 sentences and clearly addresses how the article impacts people's everyday lives AND/OR how it could impact our future.
Good

The reaction/ reflection 4-5 sentences long and only somewhat addresses how the article impacts people's everyday lives OR how it could impact our future.
Fair

The reaction/ reflection is less than 4 sentences and does not address how the article impacts people's everyday lives OR how it could impact our future.
Poor/Incomplete

Student reflection/ response is missing from the report.
Audience

Outstanding

Student is an active listener during other presentations. The student is paying attention and is being respectful to the person presenting. Questions asked are appropriate for the current topic.
Good

The student is somewhat inattentive, but is being respectful to the presenter. Questions asked (if any) are appropriate for the current topic.
Fair

The student is inattentive and showing very little respect to the presenter. Questions asked (if any) are off topic.
Poor/Incomplete

The student is completely distracted or is being a distraction to others showing no respect to the presenter. Questions asked (if any) are off topic.






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