Anatomy of Nutrition Project Rubric
Working on the work
Process of doing one’s best
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Well planned
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Used time effectively
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Used wide variety of tools
and strategies to support
work
Collection and organization
of information
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Student demonstrates
knowledge of nutrients,
energy balance equation,
digestion and metabolism
and energy systems.
Presentation and Support
of ideas
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Creativity in presentation
and writing
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Use of language and
examples to support
ideas
Matters of Correctness
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grammar, spelling and
matters of choice
List and cite sources
used
Articulate and Appraise
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Self-assessment
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Integration of feedback
into final product
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Assessment of peer
projects
Developing
You had a limited plan in how to
do the project, and limited plan of
how to be successful. You use
very few strategies and tools for
learning to support your work.
You had some plan of how to do
the work, and had some plan of
how to be successful. Stick to
the plan even if the plan is not
effective. You use a couple of
strategies and tools for learning
to support your work.
You have a well-developed plan,
and follows plan. Adjusts plan as
work progresses only when
problems arise. Plans how they
know they will be successful with
enough supporting detail to
remain on track. You frequently
use a variety of learning tools and
strategies to support your work.
Most of the required information
has been collected, organized,
analyzed and interpreted
correctly and in some detail.
Accomplished
You have a well-developed plan,
follow the plan, and adjust to the plan
when he/she feels that the plan no
longer meets the objectives of the
project. You consistently, and
willingly, uses a wide variety of
strategies and tools for learning
Some required information may
be missing, or the information
that is collected, organized,
analyzed and interpreted may be
incorrect or incomplete
Most of the required information
has been collected, organized,
analyzed and interpreted
although some of the ideas may
be very general or superficial.
Product shows no original
thought. Work is minimal and
very general in nature.
Little or no attempt has been
made to use a variety of ways to
present, communicate and
support ideas.
Many ideas may be unclear, and
communication errors may
seriously affect clarity.
Product shows very little
original thought. Work is minimal
and very general in nature.
Some attempt has been made to
use a variety of ways to present,
communicate and support ideas.
Product shows some original
thought. Work shows new ideas
and insights. A variety of ways
has been used to present,
communicate and support ideas.
Product shows a large amount of
original thought. Ideas are creative
and inventive.
A variety of ways have been used
effectively to present, communicate
and support ideas.
Most ideas are communicated so
they can be understood but
communication errors may
reduce clarity.
This writing demonstrates basic
control of correct sentence
construction, usage, grammar,
and mechanics.
May or may not cite sources.
Reviews feedback from other
sources and may or may not
adapt.
Use rubrics, exemplars and
feedback adequately to examine
processes and strategies.
Make predictable
recommendations for
improvement.
The selection and use of words
and structures are frequently
effective. This writing
demonstrates competent control
of correct sentence construction,
usage, grammar, and mechanics.
Lists and cites sources used
using appropriate format
The selection and use of words and
structures are effective. This writing
demonstrates confident control of
correct sentence construction,
usage, grammar, and mechanics.
Lists and cites sources used on a
separate page and using appropriate
format.
Gathers and reviews feedback
from many sources and adapts.
Use rubrics, exemplars and
feedback somewhat effectively to
examine processes and
strategies.
Gathers and reviews feedback from
many sources and adapts effectively.
Use rubrics, exemplars and feedback
effectively to examine processes and
strategies.
This writing demonstrates
faltering control of correct
sentence construction, usage,
grammar, and mechanics.
Does not list or cite sources.
May review feedback from other
sources, but may or may not
adapt in response.
Need help to use rubrics,
exemplars and feedback to
examine processes and
strategies.
Does not provide feedback to
peers, or provides only general or
vague feedback.
Provides thoughtful feedback.
All of the required information has
been collected, organized, analyzed
and interpreted correctly and in
considerable detail.
Make significant recommendations
and provides insightful feedback.