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Rock Cycle Model Project Rock Cycle Model Project Students will be able to compare and contrast the formation of rock types and demonstrate the similarities and differences using the rock cycle model. Be as creative and choose from the following: -Create a video of an experiment demonstrating the rock cycle. -Make a detailed poster or picture collage explaining the rock cycle. -Tell the story of a rock going through the cycle through a comic strip or children's book. -Write a song, poem, or rap that fully explains the rock cycle. Rubric Code: QX624AC By raineydays02 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Rock Cycle Project
	Mastered 1 (N/A)	In Progress 0 (N/A)	(N/A)	(N/A)	(N/A)
Rock Cycle Formation	Mastered 1 The project shows how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are formed and explains the differences between the processes.	In Progress 0 The project shows how only one or two of the three types of rocks are formed and does not explain the differences between the processes.	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vocabulary	Mastered 1 All of the required words are present in the project: igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, sediment, heat & pressure, melting, cooling, weathering & erosion, magma, lava, compaction & cementation	In Progress 0 My project has more than 4 words missing.	N/A	N/A	N/A
Creativity	Mastered 1 Strong effort went into the project. The project is very creative and includes all of the information about the rock cycle.	In Progress 0 Effort is inadequate. The story lacks creativity and substantial information about the rock cycle.	N/A	N/A	N/A
Attractiveness	Mastered 1 The project is appealing to viewers. It is organized and neat. It is worthy enough to share with other teachers and students.	In Progress 0 The project lacks organization and fluency.	N/A	N/A	N/A
Completeness	Mastered 1 The project is fully complete and meets all rubric requirements.	In Progress 0 The project is unfinished and lacking rubric requirements.	N/A	N/A	N/A
Critque	Mastered 1 Scientific vocabulary from the unit is included. Positive language and thorough feedback is provided. Include proper punctuation, grammar, and spelling.	In Progress 0 Critique is lacking scientific vocabulary from the unit. Negative language and non-specific feedback is used. Incorrect use of punctuation, grammar, and spelling.	N/A	N/A	N/A