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Earth's Seasons Model Rubric
Major Grade Project due on Oct. 9, 2012
Teacher Name: Mrs. J. Dolive
Student Name: ________________________________________
CATEGORY
Accuracy of
Model
30 points total
Construction Care Taken
30 points total
Scientfic
Explanation
30 points total
30 points
20 points
15 points
Model correctly
shows the Earth's tilt
& revolution (counter
clockwise) around
the Sun. Four
Earth's each labeled
with appropriate
seasons of the
Northern
Hemisphere; Winter
Solstice, Vernal
Equinox, Summer
Solstice & Autumnal
Equinox, Northern &
Southern
Hemisphere's
labeled on each
Earth.
Model is mostly
correct; has the
counterclockwise
revolution shown, tilt
of the Earth each
labeled with
appropriate seasons
of the Northern
Hemisphere, but one
or two missing labels
Model is accurate in
some points but
leaves out the key
components of
seasons
Model appears to be
carelessly put
together. Not labeled
properly and doesn't
show accuracy in
key components of
seasons
Great care taken in
construction process
so that the structure
is neat, attractive
and follows plans
accurately (see
picture on
instructions)
Construction was
careful and accurate
for the most part, but
1-2 details could have
been refined for a
more attractive
product.
Construction
accurately followed
the plans, but 3-4
details could have
been refined for a
more attractive
product.
Construction
appears careless or
haphazard. Many
details need
refinement for a
strong or attractive
product.
A one page typed
paper 12 pt font,
double spaced that
explains why Earth
has seasons and an
explanation of the
key terms in your
model (See accuracy
of model)
One page typed
explanation is mostly
complete. May be
missing 1 to 2 key
terms explaining why
Earth has seasons.
Paper is not typed;
doesn’t fully explain
why Earth has
seasons or how your
model accurately
shows why Earth
has seasons.
Less than one page,
not typed, missing
key words, doesn't
explain model or
why Earth has
seasons
Model has most of
the continents shown,
equator, and
Sun/Earth are
appropriate sizes but
missing a few details
Model is missing
continents but has
equator shown on
each Earth
Model is missing
continents, not
showing appropriate
size of Sun & Earth
Details of Model Model has outlines
of continents and
10 points total
equator drawn; Sun
and Earth
appropriate sizes
(Sun larger than
Earth)
10 points
Model can be constructed using house hold items; please email me if you have any questions.