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Scale Model of Earth's Layers Scale Model of Earth's Layers Team will create a model of the earth's layers that are accurately proportionate and use materials that creatively depict the properties of the layers. You will be part of a PR team and your task is to create a visually appealing product on the interior earth to the 3rd graders at Hebron Valley Rubric Code: WX77CCA By AdriaK Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Scale Model of Earth's Layers
	Meeting Expectations (N/A)	Working on Expectations (N/A)	Needs Improvement (N/A)
Directions	Meeting Expectations All directions were followed and the project was completed on time. 40 35	Working on Expectations Turned in one or two days late. 30 20	Needs Improvement You do NOT want to be here! Lose 30 points
Properties of each layer	Meeting Expectations All layers are correctly labeled as to thickness, temperature, and composition. 15 13	Working on Expectations Most layers are correctly labeled as to thickness, temperature and composition. 12 10	Needs Improvement Several layers are missing information as to thickness, temperature and composition. 9 0
Labeling of Layers	Meeting Expectations Group labels all of the layers correctly. 10 8	Working on Expectations Group labels most of the layers correctly. 7 5	Needs Improvement Group labels little or none of the layers correctly. 4 0
Physical Representation	Meeting Expectations Each layer is accurately measured and proportionate to the other layers 15 13	Working on Expectations Most of the layers are accurately measured and proportionate to the other layers. 12 10	Needs Improvement The layers are not accurately proportionate. 9 0
Creativity	Meeting Expectations Each layer shows an excellent use of creativity in the choice of materials to simulate the properties of the layer. 10 9	Working on Expectations Most layers show a good use of creativity in the choice of materials to simulate the properties of the layer. 8 6	Needs Improvement Some of the layers show poor choice in the materials used to simulate the properties of the layer. 5 0
Quality and Neatness	Meeting Expectations The model demonstrates a strong understanding of the layers of the earth. Work is done neatly. There are no spelling errors 5 4	Working on Expectations The model demonstrates an adequate understanding of the layers of the earth. Work is done neatly. There may be a spelling error. 3 2	Needs Improvement The model demonstrates some understanding of the layers of the earth. Work is not very neatly done. There may be a spelling error. 1 0
Presentation	Meeting Expectations Presents and answers questions accurately and completely. Explains the strengths and weaknesses of own model. 5 4	Working on Expectations Presents and answers questions somewhat accurately. Explains some of the strengths and weaknesses of own model. 3 2	Needs Improvement Presentation of knowledge was limited. Not all the members shared in the presentation. Limited explanation of strengths and weaknesses of own model. 1 0

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Physical and Compositional Layers of the Earth

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