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Minerals Assessment 
Minerals Assessment
An all-purpose rubric to score differentiated minerals assessment projects. Earth and Space Science 3-5 2. Identify the physical properties of minerals (hardness, color, luster, cleavage, and streak), and explain how minerals can be tested for these different physical properties.
Rubric Code: UX43BC4
By keleininger
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: K-5

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4 pts

Good

2 pts

Poor

0 pts

Content

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Name and describe the 5 physical properties of minerals

Explain how you test for each one.

Name any 2 special properties of minerals that are sometimes used to identify certain minerals, and describe how you test for them.

The COMPLETE definition of physical property (define “physical” and “property”).
Excellent

All four components are included in your own words and with sufficient detail
Good

One or two components are missing

OR

All four components are included but are not in your own words

OR

All four components are included but without detail
Poor

Three or more components are missing
Completeness

Is everything included in the project (see attached requirements for projects)
Excellent

All expectations have been met
Good

Less than 100% but more than half the expectations have been met
Poor

Less than 50% of expectations have been met
Creativity

Is the project original?
Excellent

Presentation of the information is from a new perspective. Product includes an element of fun and interest
Good

Presentation of the information is from a perspective that borrows from classroom presentation of the information, but includes new aspects. Product has elements of fun and interest.
Poor

There is no evidence of new thoughts or perspectives in the product. Information is repeated from classroom presentation.
Correctness

Is all of the information included correct?
Excellent

All information presented in the product is correct and accurate
Good

N/A
Poor

Any portion of the information is inaccurate
Communication

Is the information in the product well communicated?
Excellent

All information is neat and easy to read. Oral presentations are easy to understand and presented with fluency.

Product is in an appropriate format and shows significant effort.
Good

Most of the product is neat and easy to read. Oral presentations are easy to understand with some fluency.

Product is in an appropriate format and shows significant effort.
Poor

The product is not neat or easy to read. Oral presentation was not fluent or easy to understand.

The product was not in the appropriate format.




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