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8th Grade Famous African-American Scientist Report 6th Grade Famous African-American Scientist Report Students will research and write a five paragraph essay about a historical African-American scientist (any area of science) . The report will include an introductory paragraph, one paragraph that details a short biography, one paragraph that tells about the figure's contribution to science and one that details how that contribution made the world a better place, and a final closing paragraph. Each paragraph should be close to 100 words or 5-7 sentences. Rubric Code: L23AB82 By MrsDMeyer Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Black History Report
	Level 3 20 pts	Level 2 15 pts	Level 1 10 pts
Cover Page	Level 3 Cover page includes a portrait, border, name and date.	Level 2 Cover page is missing one component.	Level 1 Cover page is missing two or more components.
1st - Biography	Level 3 Paragraph clearly details a short biography of the person's life. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.	Level 2 Paragraph details a short biography of the person's life. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.	Level 1 Paragraph gives very little information about the person's life. No details and/or examples are given.
2nd - Contributions to Science	Level 3 Paragraph clearly relates to contributions made by the person. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.	Level 2 Paragraph relates to contributions made by the person. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.	Level 1 Paragraph gives very little information about the contributions made. No details and/or examples are given.
3rd - Better World	Level 3 Paragraph clearly relates to how the person made the world a better place. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.	Level 2 Paragraph relates to how the person made the world a better place. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.	Level 1 Paragraph relates to how he/she made the world a better place. No details and/or examples are given.
Conventions	Level 3 No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.	Level 2 A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.	Level 1 Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.