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Rubric for Science Cartoons
Completeness
Writing Skill
Creativity
Visual Appeal
Use of Scientific
Terms
Understanding
of Scientific
Concepts
Outstanding 3
Good
Student creates a story,
elaborates on the details,
and completes cartoon.
Student organizes the
cartoon well and clearly
explains the situation.
Student ideas are original,
humorous, and
sophisticated
Student uses multiple
backgrounds, characters,
and props in correct sizing
and amount for story.
Student often and correctly
uses scientific vocabulary.
Student creates a story, but
does not elaborate the
details.
Student explains the
situation clearly.
Student discusses and
evaluates the implications
of the use and application of
science interacting with
ethical, economical or
environmental factors.
Student describes the
implications of the use and
application of science
interacting with ethical,
economical or
environmental factors.
Student explains how
science is applied and how
it used to address a global
context.
Student describes how
science is applied and how
it used to address a global
context.
Student does not
implement the use and
application of science
interacting with ethical,
economical or
environmental factors.
Student states how
science is applied and
how it used to address a
global context.
Student discusses the
effectiveness of science and
its application in solving a
problem.
Student describes the
effectiveness of science
and its application in
solving a problem.
Student states the
effectiveness of science
and its application in
solving a problem.
Most Thought/Speech
Bubbles are present and
somewhat reveal a
character's thoughts or
relay dialogue.
The comic only has 3-4
frames.
Some Thought/Speech
Bubbles are present and
reveal some character's
thoughts or relay some
dialogue
The comic has 2 or less
frames.
Thought/Speech Thought/ Speech bubbles
are present and clearly
Bubbles
Frames
reveal a character's thoughts
or relay dialogue
efficiently.
The comic has at least the 6
required frames.
2
Needs Improvement
Student does not finish
the cartoon story.
Student ideas are original
and humorous.
Student omits necessary
information or elements
to convey the situation.
Student ideas are not
original.
Student uses some
backgrounds, characters,
and props.
Student does not use
background, characters,
or props.
Student correctly uses
scientific vocabulary.
Student either never
uses or misuses
scientific terms.