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Energy Project Rubric
Beginning
Developing
Accomplished
Exemplary
0-20 POINTS
Two or more assigned
questions incompletely or
inaccurately answered;
poor understanding of
topic.
0-10 POINTS
Two or more slides
missing.
OR
Information is not
explained, irrelevant, off
topic, or unclear. May
have spelling or grammar
errors.
0-10 POINTS
Presentation disorganized
and poorly planned;
speaker difficult to
hear/understand (tone,
speed, or volume); little to
no eye contact with
audience.
20-30 POINTS
One assigned question
incompletely or inaccurately
answered; limited
understanding of topic.
30-35 POINTS
All of students’ assigned
questions answered
accurately; adequate
research and topic
understanding evident.
15-17 Points
Correct number of slides;
1-5 images per slide; most
information is relevant to
topic; some text or pictures
may be slightly unclear or
disorganized. May have
spelling or grammar errors.
35-40 POINTS
All of students’ assigned
questions are answered
accurately and thoroughly;
extensive research and topic
understanding evident.
17-20 POINTS
Correct number of slides; 15 images per slide; all
information is relevant to
topic, clear, and neatly
arranged. No spelling or
grammar errors.
10-15 POINTS
Limited organization and
planning; speaker was
generally clear; limited eye
contact with audience.
15-17 POINTS
Presentation well organized
and planned; can be heard
clearly (appropriate tone,
speed, & volume); good
eye contact with audience;
refers to note card only
occasionally; appears
comfortable and relaxed.
0-3 POINTS
Class time was not used
Time
Management effectively. Teacher had
return student materials
and/or to redirect student
more than once.
0-3 POINTS
Missing completely or
Model/
Video Clip does not provide sufficient
information for how the
energy source works.
3-5 POINTS
Class time was not used very
effectively. Materials may
not have been put away.
Teacher had to redirect
student at least once.
3-5 POINTS
Limited information about
how the energy source
works.
5-7 POINTS
Class time and materials
were used effectively most
days.
17-20 POINTS
Meticulous planning &
organization shown; can be
heard clearly; good eye
contact with audience; refers
to note card only
occasionally; appears
comfortable & relaxed;
exceptionally engaging &
interesting.
7-10 POINTS
Class time materials were
used effectively every day.
Content /
Information
Presentation
Oral
Presentation
/ Delivery
10-15 POINTS
One slide missing.
OR
Some information is not
explained, irrelevant, off
topic, or unclear. May have
spelling or grammar errors.
5-7 POINTS
7-10 POINTS
Provides a relatively clear
Provides a clear picture and
understanding about how
understanding about how
this energy source works.
this energy source works.
May be missing an essential
detail.
Earned
Points
Maximum
Points
40
20
20
10
10
Comments:
100
Project Grade:
7 Essential Presentation Tips for This Project
1) Every presentation should begin with a title slide containing at least the name of
your presentation and group members. Each slide should have a title describing
what the slide is about.
2) Keep information brief and to the point. You are writing key points – not
paragraphs. Slides should not have more than 3-4 lines of text, with no more
than 7 words per line. The words on the screen are key talking points that you can
then elaborate on.
3) Have bulleted points appear one at a time so the audience listens to you rather
than reading the screen.
4) Choose an easy-to-read font and use at least size 26 for the text. Be mindful of
how the colors show up on different colored or patterned backgrounds. Choose
text and background colors that are clear, easy to see, and not distracting.
5) Use pictures to enhance your presentation. Pictures should be clear and easy to
see. Make them as large as possible – but don’t distort the image.
6) Keep it simple. Avoid the temptation to use too much (or too silly) animations,
sounds, or transition effects. This can detract from the points you are trying to
make.
7) View your presentation from beginning to end, at least once, before your
presentation to the class. This will ensure that your layout, animations, etc. all
work exactly as planned.