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3-Dimensional Model of Our Solar System 
A Model of Our Solar System
The planets should be in the correct order and relatively proportioned to each other. The sun and planets should be clearly labeled. Students are encouraged to use color and to be creative. This project is worth 100 points and is due April 27th. Each student group will present their project to their class(es), and should be prepared to discuss how their 3-D solar system model was created and to answer questions about the solar system.
Rubric Code: YX2A2A2
By mmalach
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, Graduate

Powered by iRubric A Model of Our Solar System
  Poor

15 pts

Good

17 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Total points

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Appearance and Creativity

Poor

The project's appearance is quite poor. Many distractive elements. Little attempt to add color or originality. Project has sloppy appearance.
Good

The projects' appearance is somewhat poor. Some distractive elements. ie.. handwriting could have been improved. The proportions are close but there are a couple mistakes.
Excellent

Project's appearance is clean and polished with no distractive elements. All planets are correctly proportioned to each other.
Total points
Images & Models

Must include the sun, 8 planets, Pluto (dwarf planet), and the asteroid belt.
Poor

Very little or no creativity and sizes were not varied. Minimal color is used. Materials are incomplete and not organized. A lack of effort is apparent.
Good

Some thought has been put into the project. There is some color and the planets are close to their correct color and size. Creativity is not quite there.
Excellent

There is large amounts of creativity being shown. All planets have their correct colors and imagination has been used when designing the solar system model.
Total points
Content of Facts

Should include rings and moons (some planets have MANY, just show some of the named moons for each planet that has them)
Poor

The project content is poor and suggests the student(s) have not done sufficient research.
Good

The project content is good and suggest the student(s) have discovered some of the important facts of the solar system, but need more.
Excellent

The project content is exemplary and suggests the student(s) have discovered the important ideas of the solar system.
Total points
Knowledge

Poor

Planets are not correctly proportioned. The model demonstrates very little knowledge and show no attempt of research.
Good

The model demonstrates some knowledge of the subject investigated.
Excellent

The model demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the solar system investigated.
Total points
Presentation

Poor

Student(s) were not able to discuss any details about their project. Student(s) were unable to recall any facts about any planets or the solar system.
Good

Student(s) were able to discuss details about their project. Student(s) were only able to recall a few facts about a few planets and the solar system.
Excellent

Student(s) were able to discuss details about their project. Student(s) were able to recall a significant amount of facts about all the planets and the solar system.
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