Climate Change Research Project Rubric
Names ___________________________________
Topic _________________________________________________________________
Students research various aspects of climate change science with no repeats in any class period.
Each student (or pair) will prepare a report and a 3 minute class presentation, including current data, and using correct scientific terms.
Each report should be around 3-6 pages depending on the amount of graphics included. Each graphic must include dates, location, source etc.
Powerpoint presentation should be last 3 minutes - suggest making from the report.
Powerpoint should have plenty of graphs/data/other graphics and less text than the report
4 - 6 slides.
Report template is available at the physics web site. This Project will be graded out of 50 points (total available =56)
Element
Written report
1. Research
Evidence
2. Abstract/
Conclusion
3. Data and
Graphics
4. Mechanics
Presentation
1. Length
2. Powerpoint
1
2
3
4
Little or no credible evidence
Limited evidence .
Only 2 sources used or only out
of date material
6
Abstract or Conclusion is weak
At least 5 references relevant to
the topic. At least 3 sources
used, dated < 5 years old
7
Abstract and Conclusion are
well done
7
Good data and graphics
-all current
7
few minor spelling /
grammatical mistakes.
Citations are thorough.
7
Excellent evidence provided.
4 or more current sources are used.
2-4 min
10
5-6 slides mostly relevant
2.5 - 3.5 min
12
5-8 slides with excellent text and
graphics
12
5
Abstract and Conclusion are
inadequate
5
Little or none
5
Language often confusing and
severe grammatical issues.
Complete lack of citations.
5
< 1 min or > 6 min
5
3 slides without graphics
5
6
Some data and graphics but
inadequate or outdated
6
Language occasionally
confusing, frequent grammatical
mistakes. Few citations
6
< 2 min or > 4 min
7
4 slides not completely covering
topic
7
10
8
Abstract and Conclusion are well done
and interesting to read.
8
Excellent data and graphics
8
Professionally written with no spelling
/grammatical mistakes.
Citations are thorough.
8
Overall teacher comments ___________________________________________________________________________________
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Score ___________
3/3/16