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Science Paper Rubric Code: X965C8 By abrinlee17 Draft Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Science Paper
	Advanced 3 pts	Proficient 2 pts	Not Yet Proficient 1 pts
Mechanics Reading, Writing, and Communicating: Standard 3: 3.3 f - demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking	Advanced This paper had no spelling errors, each paragraph was indented, a bird and a worm (intro and conclusion) were included. Words were correctly capitalized.	Proficient This paper had minor spelling mistakes, and the paper may have left out some indentations, a bird or a worm or did not have capitalized words	Not Yet Proficient This paper had many spelling mistakes, was not indented and/or did not have a bird and a worm, or left out all capitals.
Argument/Content (points x2) Science: Standard 3: Earth Systems Science: 3.1 a- gather, analyze, and interpret data about components of the solar system Science: Standard 2: Life Science: 2.1 a - use evidence to develop a scientific explanation of what plants and animals need to survive Reading, Writing and Communicating: Standard 4: Research and Reasoning: 4.1 a- conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic	Advanced This paper had three paragraphs, stayed on topic, and included three convincing reasons why their planet or other celestial body should be chosen (using elements which support life on Earth). Direct evidence from their research was used.	Proficient The paper had three paragraphs, but may have gotten off topic. Three credible reasons to chose their planet/body were given, but they may not have been persuasive.	Not Yet Proficient This paper did not have three paragraphs and/or went off topic many times or did not include three convincing reasons to chose their planet/celestial body.
Neatness	Advanced The paper was neatly handwritten or typed up on the computer. A name was included.	Proficient The paper could have been neater, but it was readable. A name was included.	Not Yet Proficient This paper was not neatly written or was turned in ripped or torn in some way. A name may have been forgotten.