Work is absent or material is deemed inappropriate.
0 pts
Work requires improvement and further study in that area.
1 pts
Student demonstrates the skills.
2 pts
Student demonstrates the skill in a way that is sophisticated and provides a new perspective or development on the overall product.
3 pts
Student clearly defines or states the area of interest or topic to be researched. If a question is to be answered, the question must be clearly stated.
Students will provide summary of their researched texts per week.
Students' thoughtfulness and practice results in improved performance as demonstrated by initial researched texts as compared to the final researched texts and culminating activity.
Research portfolio offers varied sources of information about student's chosen topic.
Student can decipher whether a text is relevant and will further develop his/her chosen topic.
Student talks to the class about his/her experience while completing the Genius Hour Project
Student creates something as a result of the research.
Students use language and produce materials appropriate for the classroom and general public.
Student uses digital media to post research and findings, and the student is attentive to instructor(s) feedback on published work.