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Science Observations 
Science Journal Project
Students keep a four-week journal of written observations of a particular location for 15 minutes four times a week. Observations are recorded in the journal in dated and timed entries. After completion of the journal, students must complete four extended responses based on their observations and their analysis of their observations.
Rubric Code: M9B227
By shayes1113
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  F

1 pts

D

2 pts

C

3 pts

B

4 pts

A

5 pts

Format
10 %

F

None of the entries were dated or timed. Missing 3/4 of the entries. Very little information in entries. Didn't follow given schedule of ovservations.
D

Half of the entries weren't dated or had names. Missing half of the entries. Limited information in entries. Some or none of the key words in directions were highlighted (underlined).
C

Some of of the entries weren't dated or had names. Some incomplete work and/or some work was completed correctly. Some or none of the key words were highlighted(underlined) in directions.
B

One or two of the entries weren't dated and/or had names. All entries were completed and most were completed correctly. Some key words in directions were highlighted (underlined).
A

All entries were dated and had names. All entries were completed correctly. Student underlined (highlighted) key words in directions.
Observations
30 %

F

Not enough information present to understand the observation. Missing lots of details. Late work
D

Missing information. Observations are inconsistent. (included some labels, times, measurements, etc..). Some information was clear and easy to understand. Required teacher intervention. Some late work.
C

Adequate information. Made some detailed observations (included some labels, times, & measurements, etc..). Some information was clear and easy to understand. Experiments were conducted fairly well. Possibly some late or missing work
B

Very good information. Made many good, detailed observations (included many labels, times, measurements, etc..) . Much information was clear and easy to understand. Experiments were conducted correctly. Most work completed or made up, on time
A

Abundant information. Made thorough and detailed observations (Included labels, times, measurements, etc..) . Information was clear and easy to understand. Experiments were conducted correctly. No late work.
Predictions & Conclusions
30 %

F

Some attempt at predictions and conclusions were made. Very difficult to understand. VEry little focus.
D

Some attempt at predictions and conclusions were made. Difficult to understand. Somewhat clear and informative. Little focus.
C

Made fairly good and when required, detailed predictions. Predictions and conclusions were fairly clear & informative. Conclusions were based on the data collected. Some focus was apparent.
B

Made very good and when required, detailed predictions. Predictions and conclusions were mostly clear & informative. Conclusions were based on the data collected and good higher order thinking. Good focus.
A

Made thoughtful and when required, detailed predictions. Predictions and conclusions were clear & informative. Conclusions were representative of the data collected and showed obvious higher order thinking. Great focus.
Visual Appeal
10 %

F

Paperwork is not clean/neat/interesting
*some stains
*some marks/tears
*papers are disheveled.
*original or 2nd copy
*writing and drawings are difficult to understand legible
*many grammatical errors
D

Paperwork is fairly clean/neat/interesting
*some stains
*some marks/tears
*papers are disheveled.
*original or 2nd copy
*writing and drawings are mostly legible
*many grammatical errors
C

Paperwork is fairly clean/neat/interesting
*some stains
*some marks/tears
*original or 2nd copy
*fairly visually appealing
*writing and drawings are mostly legible
*some grammatical errors
B

Paperwork is clean/neat/interesting
*very few stains
*very few marks/tears
*original or 2nd copy
*visually appealing
*writing and drawings are legible
*very few grammatical errors
A

Paperwork is clean/neat/interesting
*no stains
*no marks/tears
*original paperwork
*visually appealing
*writing and drawings are legible
*no grammatical errors
Group Work
20 %

F

Student had trouble focusing and working in a group. Required teacher intervention often.
D

Student had some trouble focusing and working in a group. Required teacher intervention often. Communicating with peers was somewhat a challenge. Late group work. Compromising and helping each other was a challenge.
C

Student worked fairly well with group. Communicated with others most of the time, but was sometimes distracted and off topic. Most group work was completed on time. Adequate ability to compromise, resolve conflicts & follow directions.
B

Student worked very well with group. Communicated with others most of the time and was rarely off topic. Able to complete group work in time. Strong ability to compromise, resolve conflicts and follow directions
A

Student worked extremely well with group. Strong communication with others. Able to complete group work in time if not early. Strong ability to compromise, resolve conflicts and follow directions.
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