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Volcano Poster Volcano Poster Create a poster describing the volcano in terms of specific locations, type of magma, type of eruptions, how it is formed, and the effects of that type of volcanic eruption. Rubric Code: DX44397 By mbmoloney Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Volcano Poster
	Approaching expectations 1 pts	Minimally meets expectations 2 pts	Meets expectations 3 pts	Exceeds expectations 4 pts
Poster: Illustrations	Approaching expectations Student provided one small illustration that did not demonstrate the volcano or plate activity.	Minimally meets expectations Student provided one illustration, but the standard was poor and there was little understanding of volcanic processes evident. Illustration messily attached to poster.	Meets expectations Student provided one or more illustrations, the standard was acceptable, and volcanic processes understanding was average. Illustrations neatly attached to poster.	Exceeds expectations Student provided two or more illustrations to a high standard, demonstrating superior understanding of volcanic processes. Contains a coloured world map showing specific volcano locations. Illustrations neatly attached to poster.
Poster: Appearance and Conventions	Approaching expectations Poster lacks neatness and organisation. Missing two or more of the following elements: title, name, division. Has several spelling/grammar errors. Appears student ran out of time.	Minimally meets expectations Poster is somewhat messy. Missing one of the following elements: title, name, division. Has three to five spelling/grammar errors. Appears as though student rushed to finish.	Meets expectations Poster is tidy and organised. Contains the following elements: title, name, division. Has one or two spelling/grammar errors. Appears student spent adequate time creating poster.	Exceeds expectations Poster is neat, creative, and well-organised. Contains the following elements in a creative manner: title, name, division. Has no spelling/grammar errors. Appears student spent a lot of time creating poster.
Use of class time	Approaching expectations Wasted most of class time; consistently off-task; usually came to class without materials	Minimally meets expectations Much of class time was wasted; usually off-task; frequently came to class unprepared to work	Meets expectations Some class time wasted; usually on-task; occasionally forgot materials or needed to retrieve supplies from locker	Exceeds expectations Little to no class time wasted; consistently on-task and prepared to work at beginning of class