East Wake School of Integrated Technology
Geologic Time Theme Park RUBRIC
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CRITERIA
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(Approaching Performance Standards) /PROFICIENT
(Meeting Criteria) /ADVANCED
(Demonstrates Exceptional Performance)Science Content(100 pts)
Science Standards:
· NC 3.01 Assess evidence to interpret the order and impact of events in the geologic past / · Theme park has less than 4 sections
· Park name is not original
· The park does not flow well between sections
· Park does not include rides, shows, characters, restaurants, concessions, or restrooms
· Park’s features are not connected to geologic time
· Each section is not properly placed in geologic time and/or is missing information in any era, period, or epoch
· The theme park omits important information from the geologic time scale
· Less than 5 fossils are represented
· The theme park is missing references to Steno, Powell, Ussher, or Hutton
· The theme park is missing any one of Steno’s 4 observations / · Theme park has 4 distinct sections: Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozic Eras
· Park is named appropriately with an original name
· The park sections flowed seamlessly between sections
· Park includes rides, shows, characters, restaurants, concessions, and restrooms appropriately for each section of the park
· Park’s amenities and features are connected to geologic time
· Each section is shows the proper placement of time and includes all pertinent information regarding each era, period, or epoch
· Each section should include more than one period or epoch
· The theme park covers ALL information regarding the Geologic Time Scale
· A minimum of 5 fossils are represented in the park
· The theme park includes references to Steno, Powell, Ussher, and Hutton
· The theme park includes Steno’s 4 observations
· Theme park is created on poster board and is colorful yet professional looking / In addition to meeting the PROFICIENT criteria…
· A 3-D model of the park is created
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· A digital model of the park is created
· More than 5 fossils are represented
· Park includes features not mentioned in rubric, but adds to the overall theme of the park
· Oral presentation uses only scientific/proper vocabulary
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COMMENTS: Ó New Technology High School 2006-2007