Name___________________________________________________________________ Period _____

Date__________
Layers of the Earth Rubric
Exemplary
10
(Above
standard
Level)

CONTENT
/Layers

LAYERS are

Described
In OWN
words

All 7 layers
described:
continental
oceanic Crust,
lithosphere,
asthenosphere,
mesosphere,
mantle, outer
core, inner core
without the
use of the
words listed
High quality
student
explanations
(Uses own
words)
Evidence of
meaningful
learning
(Sounds
different than
others)
Applies concepts in
new situations
(For example
compares &
contrasts or tells
story around the
concept)

Organizati
on
Flow

(Introduction,
body, and
conclusion) is
appropriate to
the writers
topic (author,
pop-up,
explanation) the
assigned genre
of writing
Logical and
appropriate
sequencing of
ideas within and
across parts of
the paper
Introduction
engages
( Makes you
want to read
more, catchy)
and sets the
stage, and
conclusion
provides a
sense of
closure

Exceeds Standard
8
(At standard
Level)
Most 5-6
layers using
some of the
words: 2 types
of Crust,
lithosphere,
asthenosphere,
mesosphere,
mantle, outer
core, inner core

Adequately Meets
Standard
6
(Approaching
standard
Level)
Uses Some 4-3
layer terms: 1
type Crust,
lithosphere,
asthenosphere,
mesosphere,
mantle, outer
core, inner
core

Below Standard
4
(Below standard
Level)
Crust,
lithosphere,
asthenosphere,
mesosphere,
mantle, outer
core, inner
core actual
words used in
the project

(Rewrites in
own words but
sounds like
the notes
taken)
Student
developed
explanations
but can only
apply concept
when problem
solving in
ordinary
situations as a
matter of fact
understanding
.

Follows
directions but
some parts
are in own
words and
other parts
sound like
notes.
Understanding
at rote or
definitional
level (Lacks
understanding
of the content)

Writing is
copied directly
from notes but
tries to write
in own words.
Shows little or
no
understanding
of the concept
of the layers of
the earth.

(Introduction,
body, and
conclusion) is
appropriate to
the writers
topic (author,
pop-up,
explanation)
the assigned
genre of
writing
Logical and
appropriate
sequencing /
flow off in an
area of ideas
within and
across parts of
the paper
Introduction
clearly states
the main topic,
adequately
addressing the
layer of the
earth, and
conclusion
provides a
sense of
closure.

Limited
Introduction,
body, and or
limited
conclusion is
appropriate to
the writers
topic (author,
pop-up,
explanation)
the assigned
genre of
writing
Logical and
appropriate
sequencing /
flow off in
more than
one part of
ideas within
and across
parts of the
paper
Introduction
states the
main topic but
does not
adequately
preview the layers
of the earth, and
conclusion
doesnt

Missing more
than one area
of
(Introduction,
or body
sequence
confusing ,
and
conclusion
may be
missing) is
appropriate to
the writers
topic (author,
pop-up,
explanation)
the assigned
genre of
writing
Logical and
appropriate
sequencing /
flow off in
serval places
of ideas within
and across
parts of the
paper
no clear
introduction
or main topic
and the

SelfAssessment

PEER
Assessment

Diorama /
Display
REPRESENTATI
ON of the
layers of the
Earth

Author/
Plot
Developme
nt

Pop-Up/
Children
Book

provides a
sense of
closure.

structure
of the project
is missing and
lacks an
ending.

Accurate,
precise, & valid
diorama / display
includes 8 or more
items, each different.
ALL sections or
areas easy to
identify with an
extensive
explanation of
how
items in the
diorama are
related to the
scene. Use of
COLOR NEATLY
done.

Some areas
accurate,
precise
diorama/ display
includes 6 items,
each different.
Some parts
have reasonable
explanation
of how most
items in the
diorama are
related to the
scene.

Most areas
accurate,
precise
diorama/ display
includes 5 items,
each different.
Most sections
labeled and gives a
fair explanation
of
how most items
in the diorama
are related to
the scene.

Little to no
areas
identified/
labeled on
diorama /
display includes
4 each different.
Explanations
are weak and
illustrations
difficulty to
understand
how to relate
items to the
scene.

All five areas of

the plot
(exposition,
rising action,
climax, falling
action, and
resolution) are
present and are
clearly
developed.
Every page has
at least one full
complete
paragraph,
Creative/ catchy
cover clearly

Four areas of
the plot
(exposition,
rising action,
climax, falling
action, and
resolution) are
present and are
clearly
developed.
Missing one
area: Every
page has at
least one full
complete
paragraph,
Creative/ catchy
cover clearly

Three areas of
the plot
(exposition,
rising action,
climax, falling
action, and
resolution) are
present but are
not clearly
developed.

Two areas of the

plot (exposition,
rising action,
climax, falling
action, and
resolution) are
present but
others areas are
not clearly
developed.

Missing two
areas from
below: Every
page has at
least one full
complete
paragraph,
Creative/
catchy cover

Missing three
areas from
below: Every
page has at
least one full
complete
paragraph,
Creative/
catchy cover

clearly relate to
the story and
entice readers
to pick up the
book
Table of

clearly relate to
the story and
entice readers
to pick up the
book

relate to the
story and entice
readers to pick
up the book
Table of
contents,
12 frames or
more
The
illustrations

relate to the
story and entice
readers to pick
up the book
Table of
contents,
12 frames or

Table of

Multimedia
Video

CREATIVITY
(BONUS 5-10
pts added
from teacher

help present the

plot throughout
all areas in the
work.
Uses COLOR
neatly done.

more
The
illustrations
help present
the plot
throughout all
areas in the
work.

contents,
12 frames or
more
The
illustrations
help present
the plot
throughout all
areas in the
work.

contents,

Title/introductio
n, sequence of
information
flows, 8 or
more
picture/photo/
image each
slide contains a
single image of
what that scene
is about,
conclusion/
wrap-up and
includes
credits slides

One section
is missing or
vague
Title/introducti
on, sequence
of information
flows, 7-6
picture/photo
/ image each
slide contains a
single image of
what that
scene is about,
conclusion/
wrap-up and
includes
credits slides

Two sections
are missing
or hard to
notice
Title/introduc
tion,
sequence of
information

Two or more
sections are
missing or
are not
evident
Title/introduc
tion,
sequence of
information
flows, 3-2

flows, 5-4
picture/photo
/ image each
slide contains
a single image
of what that
scene is about,
conclusion/
wrap-up and
includes
credits slides

12 frames or
more
The
illustrations
help present the
plot throughout
all areas in the
work.

picture/photo
/ image each
slide contains
a single image
of what that
scene is about,
conclusion/
wrap-up and
includes
credits slides
BONUS: Excellent description of journey, made reader feel as if they Self-Total:
were there, detailed and creative setting and characters. WOW, I
want to gooooo! Impressive work!

)
Self-reflection: I deserve _____ because
What did you do different on this project

Peer Total:

(Besides I worked hard)

(Beside content)?

Why?

What did you find the hardest part of this assignment? Why?
Peer Name: ____________________________________________________
Peer reflection: One thing that worked well or you enjoyed about this project
Please give at least ONE suggestion(s)you feel would help improve this project
areas where points were deducted)

Because of this project I now understand or know

(Look above to the