iRubric: Volcano Paper & Presentation rubric

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Student provided one small illustration.
No map is provided to show the location of the volcano.

Student provided one illustration, but the standard was poor. Illustration messily added to paper.
Map was provided but not very accurate.

Student provided one or more illustrations, the standard was acceptable. Illustrations neatly attached to poster.
Map is included which shows location somewhat accurate.

Student provided two or more illustrations to a high standard. Contains a colored world map showing specific volcano locations. Illustrations neatly organized in paper.

An attempt was made at presenting the Volcano Paper 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.

Student was able to present their Volcano paper, 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 paper.

Volcano Paper 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.

The student gave a fantastic oral presentation that centered around their Volcano paper. 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!