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VOLCANO EXPERIMENT 
VOLCANO EXPERIMENT
You will build a volcano and simulate an eruption. Prior to the simulation you are required to present a short report.
Rubric Code: X24B9BB
By teachercy
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric VOLCANO PROJECT
  A

10 pts

B

10 pts

C

10 pts

D

10 pts

F

10 pts

Safety

A

Student demonstrates an extremely high level of commitment to appropriate safety practices throughout the experiment.
B

Student demonstrates a high level of commitment to appropriate safety practices throughout the experiment.
C

Student demonstrates a sound level of commitment to appropriate safety practices throughout the experiment.
D

Student demonstrates a low level of commitment to appropriate safety practices throughout the experiment.
F

Student demonstrates no commitment to appropriate safety practices throughout the experiment.
Volcano building

A

All instructions were followed thoroughly, with care and focus on detail.
B

Most instructions were followed, but care and focus on detail not quite what it could be.
C

Some instructions were followed, and some care and focus on detail taken.
D

Few instructions were followed, and little care and focus on detail taken.
F

Instructions were not followed with no care or focus on detail taken.
Understanding

A

Explains how a volcano is formed; provides example of a real volcano; uses details; uses terminology from class study.
B

Explains how a volcano is formed; provides example of a real volcano; uses terminology from class study
C

Explains how a volcano is formed; provides example and little information.
D

Explains what a volcano is but does not provide an example or only a few details.
F

Defines volcano or provides example, or provides one detail.
Presentation

A

The presentation included the volcano name, type, and at least two facts about the volcano. Presentation was neat and easy to understand.
Student name and date included.
B

The presentation included the volcano type and at least two facts about the volcano. Most of the work was easy to understand.
C

The presentation included at least one fact about the volcano and/or the name/type.
Some of the work was easy to understand.
D

Most of the work was difficult to understand.
F

All of the work was difficult to understand.
Collaboration

A

Full co-operation with groupmates
Excellent participation.
B

Co-operated most of the time with classmates. Shared most of the load.
Very good participation.
C

Co-operated some of the time with partner. Shared some of the load.
Good participation.
D

Little co-operation with partners. Shared little of the load.
Little participation
F

No co-operation with partner. Shared none of the load.
No participation
Materials

A

The volcano is 100% made of recycled or reused materials.
B

The volcano is 75% made of recycled or reused materials.
C

The volcano is 50% made of recycled or reused materials.
D

The volcano is 25% made of recycled or reused materials.
F

All materials are new and no sign of recycled materials used in their volcano.



Keywords:
  • Build and simulate volcano



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