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Rubric For Idaho’s Geologic Time Scale 
The objective of this assignment is for students to learn and review the timeline of the Earth’s geologic time scale over the last 542 million years, also known as the Phanerozoic Eon. Students are expected to make a timeline of the names of the eons, eras, periods and epochs. In addition to the the names, students need to include the appropriate timeframe for each part of this timeline and include at least 3 key events that occurred during each period of time. For Spring

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  Exceeding Expectations

4 pts

Fully Meeting Expectations

3 pts

Approaching Expectations

2 pts

Does not meet expectations

1 pts

Organization of Your Item on Timeline

Exceeding Expectations

Organizes timeline successfully according to the order of time. Successfully shows age, eras, and periods in an organized and thoughtful way, with no missing labels.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Organizes timeline successfully according to the order of time. Clearly shows age, eras, and periods in an organized way, with no missing labels.
Approaching Expectations

Organizes timeline adequately according to the order of time. Shows age, eras, and periods in an acceptable way, with no missing labels.
Does not meet expectations

Doesn't organize timeline adequately according to the order of time. Doesn't show all the ages, eras, andperiods, and has missing labels.
Key Events in Periods

Exceeding Expectations

Provides more than 3 key events pertaining to each assigned process or items of the geologic time scale.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Provides at least 2 key events pertaining to each assigned process or items of the geologic time scale.
Approaching Expectations

Provides 1 key event pertaining to each assigned process or items of the geologic time scale.
Does not meet expectations

Missing key events pertaining to each assigned process or items of the geologic time scale..
Drawing According to Each Period

Exceeding Expectations

Shows an exceptional and creative drawing that clearly represents each period of time.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Shows a creative drawing that clearly represents each period of time.
Approaching Expectations

Shows an acceptable drawing that represents each period of time.
Does not meet expectations

Doesn't show drawings that represent each period of time. Might have some drawings, but missing some.
Neatness and Effort

Exceeding Expectations

Presents content very neatly and clearly making it very easy to understand all parts of the timeline.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Presents content neatly and clearly making it good to understand all parts of the timeline.
Approaching Expectations

Presents content somehow neatly making it okay to understand most parts of the timeline.
Does not meet expectations

Doesn't present content neatly making it hard to understand most parts of the timeline.
Grammar and Spelling

Exceeding Expectations

No errors in grammar or spelling throughout the timeline.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Has only 1 error in grammar or spelling throughout the timeline. The errors that are there do not make the writing unclear.
Approaching Expectations

Has 2 to 3 errors in grammar or spelling throughout the timeline. The errors that are there do not make parts of the writing unclear.
Does not meet expectations

Has more than 3 errors in grammar or spelling throughout the timeline. The errors make the writing difficult to read.
Time Utility

Exceeding Expectations

Worked everyday without ANY videos, games, etc.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Worked all days except watched a little bit of videos, games, etc. on one day.
Approaching Expectations

Spent an entire class period not working on the project.
Does not meet expectations

Spent most days not working on the project.
Accurate Information

Exceeding Expectations

Correct interpretation of the geological history of the site, with evidence provided and reasoning explained. Thoroughly explains each process.
Fully Meeting Expectations

Provides a couple of sentences per item or process.
Approaching Expectations

Writes just a few words explaining the process or item.
Does not meet expectations

Provides labels only.



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