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EXCELLENT

400 pts ABOVE AVERAGE

300 pts AVERAGE

200 pts BELOW AVERAGE

100 pts POOR

0 pts

CONTENT

100 pts

Content of the topic

EXCELLENT

Models are accurately labeled and identifiable. Models define what said eclipse is and how it occurs.
Models show prope placements in relevance to the Earth, moon and Sun

ABOVE AVERAGE

All of the important information is accurate on BOTH models.

AVERAGE

Most of the important information is accurate on BOTH models.

BELOW AVERAGE

Some of the important information is included...but may be missing from a model.

POOR

Very little or none of the important information is included.

VISUAL DESIGN

100 pts

Visual design elements

EXCELLENT

Visual is very pleasingly, colorful and clean looking. Labels and information are easy to read. Shows a
clear sense of design and visual appeal.

ABOVE AVERAGE

Visual is pleasingly colorful and clean looking. Labels and information are somewhat easy to read. Shows
a good sense of design and visual appeal.

AVERAGE

Visual is somewhat colorful and generally attractive. Some labels and information are not easy to read.
Shows some sense of visual design and appeal.

BELOW AVERAGE

Visual shows limited use of color. Labels and information are somewhat difficult to read. Shows limited
sense of design and visual appeal.

POOR

Visual shows limited or no use of color. Labels and information are very difficult to read. Shows no sense
of design and visual appeal.

CREATIVITY/EFFORT

100 pts

Creative effort shown by group in constructing

EXCELLENT
Creative thoughts and efforts are clearly seen in this project. The project stands out because it is so
creative.

ABOVE AVERAGE

Creative thoughts and efforts are seen in the project. The project is better than most because it is
creative.

AVERAGE

Some creative thoughts and efforts can be seen in the project.

BELOW AVERAGE

Few creative thoughts and efforts are seen in the project.

POOR

No creative thoughts or efforts are seen in the project.

PRESENTATION

100 pts

Group memebers presentation to the teacher regarding the topic.

EXCELLENT

Group presentation is well thought out and shows careful design and planning. Time is evenly divided
among the group participants. Actual presentation is to the point and holds the interest of the audience.

ABOVE AVERAGE
Group presentation is generally well thought out and shows good design and planning. Time is mostly
divided evenly among the group members. Actual presentation is good and holds the interest of the
audience.

AVERAGE

Group members presentation is somewhat thought out, designed, and planned. Time is generally
divided evenly among the group members. Actual presentation is relatively good, but difficult to follow.

BELOW AVERAGE

Group members presentation is not really well thought out, designed, nor planned. Time is not well
divided among group members. Actual presentation lacks substance and is somewhat rambling.

POOR

Group members presentation is not well thought out, designed, nor planned. Time is not well divided
among group members. Actual presentation lacks substance and interest.