Layers of the Earth Model Rubric for Grading
Class: Mrs. Davis Resource Science Class
Student Name: ______________________ Rubric Score Awarded: ________
25
20
Overall
Appearance
It is clear that time
was taken to make
the structure neat,
colorful, and
attractive.
Somewhat neat and More time and effort
attractive, but needs could have been put
some work.
into improving the
structure's
appearance.
On-Time
Whole project was
Project was turned in Project was turned in Project was turned in
complete and turned a day late.
two days late.
three days late.
in by the assigned
due date.
Model
Model shows all 4
layers of the Earth.
Each layer is in a
different color, and
each layer is labeled
correcly.
Model shows all 4
layers of the Earth,
but it has 1-2 errors.
(Possibly same
colors, incorrect
labeling, or missing
labels)
Model shows all 4
layers of the Earth,
but it has 3-4 errors.
(Possibly same
colors, incorrect
labeling, or missing
labels)
Model has more
than 5 errors.
Creativity and
Explanation on
how it was made
Model shows that
student researched
examples and used
creative ideas and
materials. Model is
3-D. Explanation on
how model was
made is clear and
easy to understand.
Model shows
student used
standard materials
in 2-D or 3-D and
student can explain
how each layer was
made. Some
creativity evident.
Model is 2-D and
copied from class
notes. Very little
imagination was put
into the model.
Layers may not be of
different colors.
Explanation is basic.
Project is poorly
made. Little thought
was put into model
or it was completed
at the last minute.
Student is unable to
explain each layer
as taught in class.
CATEGORY
Total Points and
Comments
15
10
Needs to be neatly
improved and lacks
color or attraction.