Name: __________________________
Three Gorges Dam Rubric
Communication
Use of
Scientific
Terminology
Communication
of Ideas
Application
Works Cited
Conclusion
Knowledge
Analysis
Research and
understanding
of topic
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Student uses scientific
terminology, symbols,
conventions and SI units with
limited accuracy and
effectiveness
Student communicates
information in a sequence and
format that is extremely difficult
to follow. Student displays
information in a confusing way
with explanations that require
major clarification or are
incorrect.
Student completed the works
cited for some resources using
correct APA format. There were
less than 2 reliable sources
used.
Student created a presentation
addresses the ecological,
economic or social needs of the
community in a limited
meaningful way
Student uses scientific
terminology, symbols, conventions
and SI units with some accuracy
and effectiveness
Student uses scientific terminology,
symbols, conventions and SI units
with considerable accuracy and
effectiveness
Student uses scientific terminology,
symbols, conventions and SI units
with a high degree of accuracy and
effectiveness
Student communicates
information in a sequence and
format that is somewhat difficult
to follow. Student displays
information in a somewhat
organized way with explanations
that require some clarification.
Student communicates information
in a logical sequence and format
that the audience can follow.
Student displays information in an
organized way with detailed
explanations.
Student communicates information
in a logical and interesting sequence
and format that is easily tracked by
the audience. Student displays
information in a skillfully organized
way with extremely detailed
explanations.
Student completed the works cited
for most resources using correct
APA format. There were less than 3
reliable sources used.
Student completed the works cited
for all resources using correct APA
format. There were at least 3
reliable sources used.
Student completed works cited for
all resources using correct APA
format. There were more than 3
reliable sources used completed.
Student created a presentation
that addresses the ecological,
economic or social needs of the
community in a somewhat
meaningful way
Student created a presentation that
addresses the ecological, economic
or social needs of the community in
a meaningful way.
Student created a presentation that
effectively addresses the ecological,
economic or social needs of the
community in a meaningful way.
Student analyzes the economic,
ecological or social impact of
the TGD in a limited way.
Student analyzes the economic,
ecological or social impact of the
TGD in a somewhat well developed
way.
Research presented is moderately
valid and relevant. Demonstrates
some understanding of topic.
Student identifies most of the
major issues with the TGD.
Student analyzes the economic,
ecological or social impact of the
TGD in a well developed way.
Student analyzes the economic,
ecological or social impact of the
TGD in an extremely well developed
way.
Research presented is extremely
valid and relevant. Demonstrates
thorough understanding of topic.
Student identifies all of the major
issues with the TGD with a high
degree of detail and accuracy.
Research presented is limited in
its validity and relevance.
Demonstrates limited
understanding of topic. Student
identifies the major issues with
the TGD with limited detail and
accuracy.
Research presented is valid and
relevant. Demonstrates
considerable understanding of
topic. Student identifies all of the
major issues with the TGD with
considerable detail and accuracy.
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