Nature Journal Rubric
Nature Journal (15 points)
Keep a Nature Journal throughout the semester. You might regularly observe an
individual study plot or a variety of personally interesting natural objects throughout the
semester. In addition, make entries on any outside adventures (including mix-and-match
assignments). Your entries should include both an illustration and personal notes,
thoughts.
Feature
Illustrations,
Notes, Thoughts
36-50 Points
21-35 Points
5-20 Points
 regular recording
(weekly) of observations,
perceptions, and feelings
about the natural world
 recorded in written prose,
poetry, drawing,
paintings, and/or
photographs
 creatively presented
 somewhat regular
recording of
observations,
perceptions, and
feelings about the
natural world
 recorded in written
prose, poetry, drawing,
paintings, and/or
photographs
 somewhat creatively
presented
 limited recording of
observations,
perceptions, and
feelings about the
natural world
 recorded in written
prose, poetry, drawing,
paintings, and/or
photographs
 some evidence of
creativity
Mechanics
 completes all expectations
 well organized, detailed
 includes descriptive,
reflective responses
 completes most
expectations
 fairly well organized,
detailed
 includes some
descriptive, reflective
responses
 completes some
expectations
 somewhat organized,
detailed
 includes limited
reflective responses
Total Points ________