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Earth's Structure Model 
Earth's Structure Model
Students will design and create a model that clearly shows the four layers that make up the Earth's structure. They will use a thinking map to organize important details about the layers.
Rubric Code: Z24B88C
By MaWhittington
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Approaching Expectations

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Model

Exceeds Expectations

The model clearly exhibits extensive understanding of the layers and is properly labeled. Work is done neatly.
Meets Expectations

The model exhibits understanding of the layers and is properly labeled.
Work is done neatly.
Approaching Expectations

The model exhibits little understanding of the layers and may be mis-labeled.
Work is not vey neatly done.
Needs Improvement

The model does not resemble the layers of the earth and is mis-labeled or labels are not present.
Work is not very neat and is disorganized.
Properties of each layer

Exceeds Expectations

Each layer is accurately measured and proportionate to the other layers.
All layers are correctly labeled as to thickness, temperature, and composition.
Meets Expectations

Each layer is accurately proportionate to the other layers.
Most layers are correctly labeled as to thickness, temperature and composition.
Approaching Expectations

Most of the layers are accurately proportionate to the other layers.
Several layers are missing information as to thickness, temperature and composition.
Needs Improvement

Layers are not proportionate.
Several layers are missing information as to thickness, temperature and composition.
Thinking Map

Exceeds Expectations

Student chose an appropriate thinking map to adequately organize their information. Demonstrates a strong understanding of the layers of the earth.
Meets Expectations

Student chose an appropriate thinking map to organize the information. Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the layers of the earth.
Approaching Expectations

Student chose an adequate thinking map, but is missing information.
Demonstrates some understanding of the layers of the earth.
Needs Improvement

A thinking map is not used to organize information.
Demonstrates little to no understanding of the layers of the earth.
Creativity

Exceeds Expectations

Each layer shows an excellent use of creativity in the choice of materials to simulate the properties of the layer.
Meets Expectations

Each layer shows an good use of creativity in the choice of materials to simulate the properties of the layer.
Approaching Expectations

Most layers show a good use of creativity in the choice of materials to simulate the properties of the layer.
Needs Improvement

Some of the layers show poor choice in the materials used to simulate the properties of the layer.
Conventions

Exceeds Expectations

Few if any punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.
Meets Expectations

There are some punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.
Approaching Expectations

There are many punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.
Needs Improvement

The amount of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors obscure the meaning.



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  • Earth's layers, model, project, structure

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