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Volcano Power Point & Presentation 
Create a power point describing the volcano in terms of specific locations, type of magma, type of eruptions, how it is formed, and the effects of that type of volcanic eruption.
Rubric Code: TX56AX5
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Approaching expectations

1 pts

Minimally meets expectations

2 pts

Meets expectations

3 pts

Exceeds expectations

4 pts

Location and category

Approaching expectations

Student is missing 2 or more, or is incorrect about 2 or more of the following info: location, plate movement, categorization.
Minimally meets expectations

Student is missing one of the following info or is incorrect about one of the following: location, plate movement, categorization.
Meets expectations

Student locates the volcano on a world map, has identified correctly which plate movement was responsible for the formation of the volcano, and has labeled the volcano correctly using one of the categories studied in class.
Exceeds expectations

Student provides very specific details about the location of the volcano, has identified correctly which plate movement was responsible for the formation of the volcano, and has labeled the volcano correctly using one of the categories studied in class while providing evidence why this category was chosen.
History of eruptions and damages

Approaching expectations

Student is missing two or more or is incorrect about 2 or more of the following info: different eruptions and damages caused.
Minimally meets expectations

Student is missing one or is incorrect about one of the following info: different eruptions and damages caused.
Meets expectations

Student provides an accurate account of the different eruptions and what damages were caused at each time.
Exceeds expectations

Student provides accurate account of the different eruptions and what damages were caused at each time. A timeline is used to show a clear overview.
Force, magma type/flow,by-products

Approaching expectations

Student is missing 2 or more or is incorrect about 2 or more of the following info: force of eruptions, magma type, magma flow, by-products.
Minimally meets expectations

Student is missing one or is incorrect about one of the following info:force of eruptions, magma type, magma flow, by-products.
Meets expectations

Student provides accurate information about the following info: force of eruptions, magma type, magma flow, by-products.
Exceeds expectations

Student provides accurate and detailed information about the following info: force of eruptions, magma type, magma flow, by-products.
Terms that were learned in class are used correctly.
Future expectations

Approaching expectations

Student's finding about future happenings with the volcano is not accurate and not based on any scientific research.
Minimally meets expectations

Student provided some information about what might happen to the volcano in the future. No distinction is made between near and distant future.
Meets expectations

Student provided accurate information about what scientists expect to happen to this volcano in the near and/or distant future.
Exceeds expectations

Student provided accurate information about what scientists expect to happen to this volcano in the near and/or distant future. Student is able to share what scientific research provided this hypothesis.
PowerPoint information presentation

Approaching expectations

Poorly structured slides. Too much text is used on each slide. Missing two or more of the following elements: title, name, information. Has several spelling/grammar errors. Appears student ran out of time or shows lack of effort.
Minimally meets expectations

PowerPoint is somewhat structured. No font color, style, or size differences are used to enhance the presentation. Missing one of the following elements: title, name, information. Has three to five spelling/grammar errors. Appears as though student rushed to finish.
Meets expectations

PowerPoint is well organized. Bullet points are used to keep the slides well-structured. Contains the following elements: title, name, information. Has one or two spelling/grammar errors. Appears student spent adequate time creating PowerPoint.
Exceeds expectations

Slides are creative and very well structured using bullet points. Color and different font styles and sizes are used to catch the eye of the audience. Contains the following elements in a creative manner: title, name, information. Has no spelling/grammar errors. Appears student spent a lot of time creating PowerPoint.
Power Point illustrations

Approaching expectations

Student has less than 2 illustrations present in the Power Point. No map is present.
Minimally meets expectations

Student provided two or three illustrations, but they don't really fit with the given information on the slide. Contains a colored world map showing specific volcano locations. Illustrations neatly presented in the Power Point.
Meets expectations

Student provided two or three illustrations to a high standard, correlating with the information on the slide. Contains a colored world map showing specific volcano locations. Illustrations neatly presented in the Power Point.
Exceeds expectations

Student provided four or more illustrations to a high standard, correlating with the information on the slide. Contains a colored world map showing specific volcano locations. Illustrations neatly presented in the Power Point.
Presentation: Oral

Approaching expectations

An attempt was made at presenting the Volcano Power Point in front of the class. Little to no eye contact was made, and voice level was low or inaudible. Student was unable to explain project to other students in an acceptable manner. Student could not easily answer questions about his/her volcano.
Minimally meets expectations

Student was able to present their Volcano PowerPoint, and explain the project in a basic but understandable manner to the other students in the class. The presentation contained all of the necessary information, but lacked enthusiasm, vocal cues, and adequate eye contact. The student could answer some of the student generated questions about their Volcano, but had to rely heavily on the information from the PowerPoint.
Meets expectations

Volcano PowerPoint presentation was completed in a confident manner with good voice level and eye contact. The information given about the project was interesting and thorough. The student was able to answer most of the student generated questions about his/her Volcano with confidence. Overall the student gave a very good oral presentation.
Exceeds expectations

The student gave a fantastic oral presentation that centered around their Volcano PowerPoint. They were engaging with the other students, kept wonderful eye contact, and voice level throughout the entire presentation. The student was very knowledgeable about their specific Volcano and could easily answer any and all student generated questions asked. The student added interesting/little known facts as a WOW factor!



Keywords:
  • volcano model; volcano poster; science fair







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