Ecospheres Diagram Rubric
3
2
1
0
Atmosphere
Concept is shown
with accurate and
detailed
representation.
Significant
accuracy problems
or missing
information.
Concept is not
identified.
Hydrosphere
Concept is shown
with accurate and
detailed
representation.
Concept is
represented in
picture, but it is not
labeled.
Concept is not
included in the
picture.
Lithosphere
Concept is shown
with accurate and
detailed
representation.
Concept is
represented in
picture, but it is not
labeled.
Concept is not
included in the
picture.
Biosphere
Concept is shown
with accurate and
detailed
representation.
Concept is
represented in
picture, but it is not
labeled.
Concept is not
included in the
picture.
Colored
NA
Neat
Picture shows
planning and care
appropriate for an
8th grade student
Diagram/Picture
shows attention to
detail and overall
understanding of
the broad and
specific concepts
Concept is only
partially accurate
or some
information is
missing
Concept is only
partially accurate
or some
information is
missing
Concept is only
partially accurate
or some
information is
missing
Concept is only
partially accurate
or some
information is
missing
All sections
colored neatly
Picture/diagram
has one or two
messy areas
Some sections
colored
Picture shows lack
of planning and
care.
No sections
colored
Diagram/picture is
not legible or able
to be understood.
Diagram/picture
shows basic
understanding of
broad and specific
concepts.
Diagram/picture
shows limited
understanding of
broad and specific
concepts.
Diagram/picture
does not
demonstrate any
knowledge of
broad or specific
concepts.
Overall Content
Student:
Comments:
Grade:
/20