Natural Resources Project Rubric
Category&
Description
Scientific
Knowledge
(Did you use 3
natural resources
and 3 recyclable
items?)
Construction
Materials
(Were all your
materials you used
a natural
resources and
recyclable items?)
Construction
(Care taken; does
your design show
that you took time
on your project
and your design
meet the
requirements of
looking like a
snowman for
Winter, a heart for
Valentines, or a
flower for Spring.)
Writing
Component
25 Points
20 Points
15 Points
0 Points
Design indicates a
clear and accurate
understanding of 3
natural resources
and 3 recyclable
items.
(6 total)
Appropriate
materials were
selected and all
materials were
natural resources
and recyclable
items.
Design indicates
some clear and
accurate
understanding of
4-5 natural
resources and
recyclable items.
Appropriate
materials were
selected and 1
material that was
not a natural
resource or
recyclable item
was included.
Some care taken
in the construction
process so that
the structure is
neat and follows
most
requirements.
Design indicates
1-3 examples of
natural resources
and recyclable
items.
Design shows no
evidence of
natural resources
or recyclable
items.
2 materials do not
represent natural
resources or
recyclable items.
More than 3
materials do not
represent natural
resources or
recyclable items.
Little care was
taken in the
construction
process. The
structure of the
project follows
only 1 of the
requirements.
No care was taken
in the construction
process and the
project does not
meet
requirements.
Writes 4-5
complete
sentences
describing your
project and the
materials you
used.
Writes 1-3
sentences
describing your
project and the
materials you
used.
Does not write any
sentences about
project.
Care taken in the
construction
process so that
the structure is
neat and
attractive and
follows
requirements
accurately.
Writes 6 or more
complete
sentences
describing your
project and the
materials you
used.
Name: ________________
Date: __________
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