Evaluation

Category

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

Creativity   

Lack of color, drawings, labels and boring layout. Little evidence of ecosystem represented. You included color, drawings, and labels that clearly explained the ecosystem. You included some drawings, color, and labels that somewhat explained the ecosystem.  Your group went above and beyond on layout, color, drawings, labeled information, and used website images that explained the ecosystem. 

Attractiveness

The diorama lacks design and is messy and unattractive.  The diorama is acceptable but is may be a bit messy.  The diorama is attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. The diorama is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.  

Teamwork

Nobody worked as a team nor did anyone finish the project.

 Some members of your team worked together but others were distracted. Project does not look finished.

 Your team worked together and finished the project.

Your team worked cooperatively together sharing materials, ideas to complete the project.

 

Use of Class Time

Did not use class time wisely. Distractions apparent.

Used some of the time well in class. There were some distractions.

Used time well during class. Usually focused on project. Evidence is apparent.

Used time wisely during class. Clearly focused on project with no distractions.

 

 This is the rubric for the saltwater diorama. The scale for the rubric is from 1 to 4. A number four indicates having the highest score and will receive the best grade in each category. The number one  indicates a poor performance. Each group should strive for 4's in each category.