National Geographic Research Report

RUBRIC
Names: __________________________
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Date: _________________

Category

Expert-3
points

Apprentice2 points

Novice1 point

0 points

Accuracy of
Information

All information
in the report is
100% accurate.

Most information
in the report is
100% accurate.

No information
in the report is
100% accurate.

Solution to
the Problem

Solution is
appropriate to
the problem
and is a realistic
solution.
The group
effectively
addresses their
reasons for
solving the
problem in the
way that they
did. Each part
of the solution
has a reason
that is sufficient
and relevant.
All elements
represented in
the art model
are represented
in the report.

Solution is mostly
appropriate to
the problem, but
is slightly
unrealistic.
The group
somewhat
effectively
addresses their
problem; 1 or 2
elements may be
missing or too
vague but at
least one reason is
sufficient and
relevant.

Some
information in
the report is
100% accurate.
Solution is
somewhat
appropriate to
the problem but
is not realistic.
The group does
not effectively
address the
problem.
Reasons are
insufficient or
irrelevant to the
problem.

No elements
represented in
the art model
are represented
in the report.

The report is
typed, includes
one printed
picture of the
animal, lots of
colors, and looks
organized.

The report is
typed, includes a
picture, some
colors, and looks
somewhat
organized.

A few (1-2)
elements
represented in
the art model
are represented
in the report.
The report is not
typed, includes
a picture and
some colors but
does not look
organized.

Justification

Matches the
Model

Visual
Appearance

Some elements
represented in
the art model are
represented in
the report.

Solution is not
appropriate to
the problem or
no solution is
given.
No reasons are
given for the
groups chosen
solution to the
problem.

The report is not

typed, does not
include a
picture and has
no color. Does
not look
organized.

Comments:
Total: _____________