Name ______________________
Rubric for Astronomy Timeline
Score 0 1
 Contains facts irrelevant
Informational Impact to astronomy.
 Few or no facts are
included.
 Contains major errors.
Accuracy  Spelling is poor.
 Assignment is not neat.
Visual Impact  Lines are clearly not
drawn with a ruler or
(poster) straightedge.
 Work is sloppy.
Visual Impact  The presentation shows
poor attention to visual
(PowerPoint)
impact.
Overall Score: ____ Grade: ____ Points: ___
Chapter 2, Section 1
 Most facts are related to
astronomy.
 Less than 6 astronomers
from Chpt. 2-1 are
included.
 Contains minor errors.
 Poor spelling and/or
errors in grammar detract
from work.
 Dates are out of order.
 Assignment is not
particularly neat, which
detracts from
appearance.
 Lines are clearly not
drawn with a ruler or
straightedge.
 Details in assignment are
not visually appealing.
 Background, letter color,
font and/or visual effects
make the slide difficult to
read.
2 3
 All 6 astronomers from  All criteria for a score of 2
Chap 2-1 are included. are met.
 All facts are related to  At least 2 other
important astronomical astronomers are noted.
findings/events.  All facts are related to
important astronomical
findings.
 All facts are accurate  All facts are accurate.
 Most words are spelled  All spelling is correct.
correctly.  Grammar is (nearly)
 Few errors in grammar. flawless.
 Spacing between years is
accurate.
 Assignment is neat.  Assignment is very neat.
(few or very small (no smudges, stray marks,
smudges, stray marks, bent corners, etc.)
bent corners, etc.)  All lines are straight.
 Most lines are straight.  Assignment displays
 Assignment shows excellent concern for
concern for visual visual appearance in
appearance. details.
 Background, letter color,  Background, letter color, font
font and/or visual effects and visual effects enhance
interfere somewhat with the presentation, making it a
the presentation; however powerful visual display.
the presentation is mostly
clear and easy to read.