Final Project Rubric
Not Yet Approaches Expectations
Criteria
1) Organization of
information: How easy is
it to follow the sequence of
my ideas?
2) Summarization of
scientific ideas: Are the
scientific ideas I discuss
original, in my own words,
and contain citations to
outside resources?
3) Connection of scientific
ideas: Do I correctly
display the similarities and
differences between
Sydenham’s Chorea and
Ergot Poisoning by using
biological concepts as
evidence?
4) Design of the visual
aid: Is my visual aid
attractive? Does the design
contribute to my ideas?
Total points: _____ / 32 (multiply the rubric by 2)
Meets Expectations Advanced
1 2
The sequence of The sequence of
information and scientific information and scientific
ideas is difficult to follow ideas is disorganized but
or unclear. somewhat clear.
The scientific ideas The scientific ideas
discussed are not original discussed are original and
and come directly from a the student attempted to
textbook, research paper, or place them in their own
other sources. words but is difficult to
follow at some points.
The scientific ideas The scientific ideas
discussed are not discussed are connected to
connected to each other. each other but the
relationships are not easily
identifiable or do not
contain scientific
ideas/concepts in their
explanations.
The design of the visual aid The student demonstrates
looks sloppy, rushed, or an attempt to create a
incomplete. visual aid, however, it
needs major refinements.
3 4
The sequence of The sequence of
information and scientific information and scientific
ideas is well organized, ideas is organized and
easy to follow, and makes makes logistical sense, and
logical sense. presents the information
using a unique perspective.
The scientific ideas The scientific ideas
discussed are original and discussed are original and
are placed in the student's easy to follow and contain
own words. Ideas are easy citations to outside
to follow and demonstrate materials and resources to
an adequate understanding support and paraphrase the
of the material. claims.
The scientific ideas The scientific ideas
discussed are connected to discussed contain clear
each other with identifiable connections and
relationships that are relationships based on
scientifically accurate. scientific ideas/concepts
Relationships display that correctly display
similarities and differences similarities and differences.
and use scientific Outside resources are used
ideas/concepts in the as evidence to support the
explanation. claims.
The design of the visual aid The design of the visual aid
is attractive and shows is attractive and contributes
forethought, with minor to the presentation of the
refinements needed. information.