iRubric: Structure of Planet Earth rubric

All 4 main layers and all sub layers are included with accurate scale and key. Lots of details.

All 4 main layers and all sub layers are included with mostly accurate scale and key. Some details.

Includes 4 main layers with some sub layers, questionable scale and a key is present.

Includes 4 main layers with little or no sub layers, scale and key are inaccurate.

Evaluates each layer and its affect in forming Earth as we know it. Clearly explains the depth and composition.

Explanation has accurate details of the compostion and dimensions of each layer.

Explanation has some accurate details,is short, and includes some correct information about each layer.

Explanation is incorrect or missing key information.

Explanation or key correctly identifies all the layers and sub layers (includes both crusts, layers of mantle and cores), has accurate depths of each and provides specific details of the composition if each layer.

Explanation or key correctly identifies all the layers and sub layers (includes both crusts, layers of mantle and cores) mentions the depth of each and has some of the compostion.

Explanation or key identifies some of the layers and sub layers and the depth of each.

Explanation or key is incorrect, or missing important information.

Model is neat and colorful with use of interesting and unusual materials. All labels are easy to read. Written explanations are neat and easy to read.

Model is neat and colorful. Most labels are easy to read. Written explanations are easy to read.

Quality of model is fair and written explanations are hard to read.

Quality of model is sloppy, and labels are not legible or are missing.