Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Final 4th Quarter Project:
We had the opportunity to see “Worldwide Skies (in the planetarium)” from the Pacific Science Center.

You will be choosing 3 constellations to research and explore.
For each constellation, you will need to:
·         Create a poster, model or some kind of visual display (this display can include all 3).
·         Describe or map where it is in the night sky in May or June).
·         Explain the history and beliefs according to at least 1 culture or group of people.
·         Present your project to your class in a creative/interactive way.
Grading:
4 – above and beyond expectations
3 – expectations met at 8th grade level
2 – expectations partially met, but below 8th grade level
1 – expectations not met, far below 8th grade level
Visual Display
The visual display is large enough to be clear, includes unique detail and was well-planned.
The visual display is large enough to be clear, includes some detail and was well-planned.
The visual display is too small to be clear, lacks detail and was not well-planned.
The visual display is small, lacks detail and appears unfinished.
Description or Map of location in the sky
Writing or diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and add to the reader's understanding of all 3.
Writing or diagrams and illustrations are accurate and add to the reader's understanding of all 3.
Writing or diagrams and illustrations are not neat and accurate and sometimes add to the reader's understanding of 2-3.
Writing or diagrams and illustrations are missing, not accurate OR do not add to the reader's understanding.
History and Beliefs of at least 1 culture or group of people for each constellation
Information clearly relates to history and beliefs. It includes several supporting details and/or examples for each.
Information clearly relates to history and beliefs. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples for each.
Information clearly relates to history and beliefs. No details and/or examples are given.
Information has little or nothing to do with history and beliefs.
Creative/Interactive presentation to the class
Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience, is creative and makes learning fun/active.
Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience, is creative and covers the information.
Uses most vocabulary appropriate for the audience, but lacks creativity or doesn’t cover information.
Uses several words or phrases that are not understood by the audience, and is not creative or fun.
Spelling and Punctuation
0 errors
1-3 errors
4-6 errors
7+ errors
Neatness and Effort
Wow!
Good
Needs work
Below 8th level
    Project Rubric = _____/24 points, + 6 point bonus if done on time = __________/30