Ms. Aubrey
7C Earth Science
September 22, 2015
I.S. 239
Project Assignment: Scientific Models in Earth Science!
Due Date: October 2, 2015
Assignment:
Browse through your textbook and select an example of a scientific model in Earth
Science in one of the following branches (geology, meteorology or astronomy).
Complete all of the following tasks:
1. Create a labeled diagram of the model.
2. Include a written description of the model that answers the following
questions by incorporating details and explanations:
a. What does the model illustrate?
b. What evidence is there to support the model?
c. How is this model used in Earth Science?
d. Why is this model important?
Additional Criteria:
1. Present your work on 8 ½ X 11 construction paper; Include your full name,
science ID class, an appropriate title for your model and the branch of Earth
Science of your model is used in.
2. Include creative materials such as, string, beads, tissue paper, drawings, colored
pencils, etc. to make your scientific model on construction paper. Make sure the
materials you select stay put on your paper. No glitter please!
3. Make sure your final product is type written (6-8 sentences) in paragraph form
in your own words; please use 12 point font, times new roman. Also, make sure you
check all of your written work for spelling and grammar.
4. Your work will be assessed based on how thoroughly and completely you present
all of the information required above. If your project is late, 5 points will be
deducted for each day that it’s late.
Have Fun!
NAME_____________________________________
SCI ID_______
DATE_______________
7C- Science
RUBRIC: Scientific Models in Earth Science!
CATEGORY
Scientific Model
4
3
2
1
Thoroughly and
accurately
illustrates all
relevant details of
scientific model.
Accurately
illustrates most
relevant details of
scientific model.
Illustrates some details
about scientific model,
but omits some
parts/some inaccurate.
Rarely and/or
inaccurately
illustrates
scientific model.

Diagram

Written
Description
Thoroughly and
accurately
describes all
relevant details
about scientific
model in own
words: What
model illustrates,
evidence that
supports model,
how model is used
and why it is
important.
Accurately
describes most
relevant details
about scientific
model in own
words: What
model illustrates,
evidence that
supports model,
how model is used
and why it is
important.
Describes some details
about scientific model
but omits some details
and/or not in own
words: What model
illustrates, evidence
that supports model,
how model is used and
why it is important.
Rarely and/or
inaccurately
describes
scientific model
and/or not in own
words: What
model illustrates,
evidence that
supports model,
how model is used
and why it is
important.

Mechanics
Written work
contains very few
spelling/
grammatical
errors; all work is
clearly organized
and flows
logically; all work
is in appropriate
format.
Written work
contains few
spelling/
grammatical
errors; most work
is organized and
flows logically;
Most work is in
appropriate
format.
Written work contains
several
spelling/grammatical
errors and/or some
work is disorganized.
Some work may not be
in appropriate format.
Written work
contains many
spelling/grammati
cal errors and/or
work is
disorganized/not
in appropriate
format.
All work is neatly
and creatively
presented; all
work is well
organized and
includes an
appropriate title
and branch of
Earth Science.
Most work is
neatly and
creatively
presented; most
work is organized
and includes
appropriate title
and branch of
Earth Science.
Some work is not
neatly/creatively
presented; some
work is
disorganized and/or
missing an
appropriate
title/branch of Earth
Science.
Work is not
neatly/creatively
presented; work is
disorganized
and/or missing an
appropriate
title/branch of
Earth Science.
Presentation
TOTAL SCORE
*5 Points off Each Day Late ___________________
TOTAL