Layers of the Atmosphere Project
You will be completing a project on the layers of the
atmosphere in groups of 4-5 students. Each group is
responsible for information on each of the 4 main layers.
You will be given points on the following things: (See Rubric)
1. Participation
2. Content
a. 5 characteristics about each layer
b. Completion of the Guide Sheet
3. Illustrations
4. Creativity
5. Presentation
Each person in the group is to help participate in creating
the project as well as presenting.
Your group may choose how they want to
represent/illustrate your project (example: poster, models,
drawings)
Every book and website that you use needs to be cited.
- If you are using a book you can list the title of the
book and the author.
- If using a website you can list the web address.
You will be given time in class to use library books as well as
the Internet to complete this project.
Presentation: You will be asked to give a 2-4 minute
presentation for your project.
Layers of the Atmosphere Project Rubric
Name: ___________________________________
Period: _____________
A. Participation (5 pts.) The students have participated in
both development of the project and the presentation.
5
Excellent
4
Above Average
3
2
Average
1
Below Average
Poor
B. Content (10 pts.) The group accurately described 5
characteristics for each layer, and these were relevant to the
purpose of the activity. Each group member completed the
guide sheet.
10
Excellent
8
Above Average
6
4
Average
2
Below Average
Poor
C. Illustrations: (5 pts.) The group accurately identified
objects that were in the layers of the atmosphere.
5
Excellent
4
Above Average
3
2
Average
1
Below Average
Poor
D. Creativity: (5 pts.) The group was creative in the
development of their representation of the layers of the
atmosphere. (Colorful, artistic, etc.)
5
Excellent
4
Above Average
3
Average
2
Below Average
1
Poor
E. Presentation: (5 pts) The group presented their project in
an appropriate manner. They shared their model, explained
what they wrote and why.
5
Excellent
4
Above Average
3
Average
2
Below Average
1
Poor