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Environmental Science Extended Current Event Rubric 
Environmental Science Extended Current Event Rubric
Students are to complete the extended current event using the following rubric as part of their Current Event Assessment project
Rubric Code: Z76CC4
By neitzer
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Current Events Rubric
  Outstanding Work

10 pts

Well Done

8 pts

Basic

4 pts

Does not meet epectations

2 pts

No credit

0 pts

Article/Source

Outstanding Work

The articles are local, state, national or world current event related to assigned topic. The information is easy to understand, and at least 5 sources are used. The articles (cut out or photocopied) were submitted with report.
Well Done

The articles submitted are either not current or not attached, but are from valid sources, and are pertinent to topic assigned in class. The information is easy to understand, and at least 5 sources are used.
Basic

The articles are not attached and are from an invalid source. At least 5 articles are used.Do contain a brief mention of the assigned topic.
Does not meet epectations

The 5 or more articles have no relevance to assigned topic or at least 5 articles are not used.
No credit

No articles are used.
Citation

Outstanding Work

Articles/Sources are documented using the MLA format and contain ALL elements.
Well Done

Articles/Sources are documented but is missing some required MLA elements.
Basic

Articles/Sources are documented but are missing many MLA elements.
Does not meet epectations

Article/Source is not documented using MLA format.
No credit

Article/source is not included.
Part One

Outstanding Work

Part 1 is written in paragraph form. The topic's history, current status and values involved on each side clearly explained.
Well Done

Part 1 is not written in paragraph OR
A summary of the required components are included, but lacking clarity.
Basic

Part 1 is written in a few sentences
AND
A summary of the required components are included, but lacking clarity.
Does not meet epectations

Part 1 is not written in paragraphs but is simply listed.
No credit

Part 1 is not present.
Response/Application

Outstanding Work

Your opinion is more than one paragraph (6-8 sentences a piece), explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your research. The reason for your opinion is listed. Facts are included from the articles to support your opinion/reaction.
Well Done

Your opinion is at least one paragraph (6-8 sentences), somewhat explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your research. The reason for your opinion is vague at best. It includes some evidence to support your opinion/reaction.
Basic

Your opinion is a few sentences and slightly explains your reactions and opinions to the information. The reason is not listed. Your paper does not include evidence to support your opinion/reaction.
Does not meet epectations

Opinion is listed, but not explained. Your paper does not include evidence to support your opinion/reaction.
No credit

No opinion is included.
Conventions

Outstanding Work

Words are well chosen and concise. There were NO errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammar.
Well Done

There were very few errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammar. Paragraphs were properly formatted. Proof reading evident.
Basic

Some errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, and/or fragments. Paragraph formatting was inconsistent. Proof reading questionable.
Does not meet epectations

Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, and/or sentence fragments. Paragraphs not indented or formatting inconsistent. No evidence of proof reading.
No credit

Conventions were not a consideration in your attempt.
Expectations

Outstanding Work

At least 9 of the specified topic are mentioned and clearly explained. The mission has been accomplished.
Well Done

At least 7 of the specified topics have been mentioned and clearly explained. The mission has been strongly worked toward, but not met.
Basic

At least 5 of the specified topics have been mentioned and clearly explained. The mission has been worked toward, but not met.
Does not meet epectations

At least 3 of the specified topics have been mentioned and clearly explained. The mission has been abandoned without work toward completion.
No credit

Less than 3 of the specified topics have been mentioned and/or explained. The mission appears to have been forgotten.






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