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Science Research Paper 
Students will research one of the topics taught throughout science chapter 9 and write a research paper on it. Topics may include, but are not limited to, earthquakes, types of erosion, weathering, etc.
Rubric Code: Q45A57
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Poor

10 pts

Fair

20 pts

Good

30 pts

Research

Poor

The research did not match the topic studied in class this week.
AND/OR
The information presented is not accurate information of the topic studied in class this week.
OR
The information did match the topic of study this week but only consisted of 1 big idea.
Fair

The information did match the topic studied in class this week and only consisted of 2-3 big ideas.
Good

The information matched the information studied in class this week and consisted of at least 4 big ideas.
Paper

Poor

The paper is very hard to understand and does not keep the viewer interested.
AND/OR
There is not a diagram included.
AND/OR
There are 2 pieces missing from the planning, rough, and final drafts.
Fair

The paper is easy to understand, interesting.
AND/OR
Has a diagram that doesn't correlate with the topic.
AND/OR
There is 1 piece missing from the planning, rough, and final drafts.
Good

The paper is clear, easy to understand, interesting.
AND
Has a diagram that correlates with the topic.
AND
The planning, rough, and final draft are included.
Length

Poor

There are 0-2 paragraphs created.
Fair

There are 3 entire paragraphs created.
Good

There are at least 4 paragraphs created.
Poster

Poor

Includes a poster with the title. Poster is messy and includes one picture or less.
Fair

Includes a poster with the title. Poster is easy to read and has at least 2 pictures with captions.
Good

Includes a poster with the title. Poster is easy to read and has 3 or more pictures with captions.




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