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Extreme Weather Channel Project 
Student groups will research and discover information about a type of extreme weather: tornado, thunderstorm, hurricane/typhoon, tsunami/tidal wave, or blizzard. Groups will present their information in a WMKR Weather Channel format, editing in iMovie.
Rubric Code: CAWC25
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Extreme Weather Project
Total Pts.: ____/16
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  Exemplary

Exceeds the requirements for this subject and grade level's standards

4 pts

Proficient

Meets the requirements for the subject and grade level's standards

3 pts

Developing

Shows many characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but does not meet all expectations

2 pts

Beginning

Shows a minimum number of characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but is far from meeting the expectations

1 pts

CONTENT

Includes a definition of the weather type, its characteristics, typical conditions, and usual locations found.
Also includes historical information about were it has occurred previously, the worst/most extreme examples, and related historical facts.

Exemplary

More than the stipulated information is presented.
Proficient

The stipulated information is presented.
Developing

No more than 69% of the stipulated information is presented in the project.
Beginning

No more than 59% of the stipulated information is presented in the project.
VISUAL AIDS

Must include pictures. May use graphs, charts, and/or video.

Exemplary

The visual aids have an element of creativity and style. Information is presented in a clear manner with full understanding of the subject.
Proficient

The visual aids are clear and logical and contain facts with very few mistakes. Information is clear with fair understanding of the subject.
Developing

The visual aids show some understanding of the subject matter, but contain errors. They lack meaning to the intended presentation.
Beginning

The visual aids do not reveal a clear understanding of the subject matter or new or no props and visual aids.
VISUAL APPEAL/NEATNESS

Completed project includes neat, legible, orderly information, demonstrating time and care by the project team.

Exemplary

The work done exceeds all expectations. The effort put into this task is the best it can be by the learner.
Proficient

Work is done with good effort that shows the capability of the learner. It is evident that time was put into this project.
Developing

Work is done with fair effort, but the quality is not what the learner is capable of. It is evident that the work was rushed or not given appropriate time and attention.
Beginning

Work is done with little effort, shows lack of quality, and may be incomplete. It is evident little time was spent on the final product.
PRESENTATION

Students demonstrated complete subject knowledge and all team members took ownership of the end product.

Exemplary

The student is well-prepared, presents the information clearly, and displays a complete understanding of the information.
Proficient

The student presents the information clearly and displays a reasonable understanding of their information.
Developing

The information presented is not clearly displayed consistently throughout the project.
Beginning

Not enough preparation was done for the presentation of the information. It lacks the expected organization and flow.



Keywords:
  • weather, tornado, hurricane, flood, tsunami, tidal wave, thunderstorm, blizzard







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