Teacher Rubric forParent Directed Project:
Human Sexuality (8th Grade)

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Advanced
(10-9) / Proficient
(8-7) / Basic
(6) / Below Basic(5)
(0 missing)
Content
CONTENT / Identifies eight ways to show respect and responsible dating / 7-8 respectful behaviors from text with additional examples and detailed explanations. / 7-8 respectful behaviors from text with explanations. / 5-6 respectful behaviors from book with a few explanations. / 5 or less respectful behaviors with no explanations.
Identifies 8 ways to express affection without bodily contact / 8 noncontact, displays of affection from the text and 2 of your own. / 7-8 noncontact, displays of affection from the text and at least 1 of your own. / 6 noncontact, displays of affection expressions from the text. / Less than 6 noncontact, displays of affection from the text.
Identify & explain the function of 9 organs of the male reproductive system / 9 or more male reproductive organs accurately identified, and functions explained. / 8 male reproductive organs accurately identified, and functions explained. / 6-7 male reproductive organs accurately identified functions explained. / Less than 5 male reproductive organs accurately identified.
Identify & explain the functions of the 6 organs of the female reproductive system / More than 6 female reproductive organs are accurately identified and functions explained. / 5-6 female reproductive organs accurately identified, and functions explained. / 4 female reproductive organs accurately identified and functions explained / 3 or less female reproductive organs are identified.
Explain the function of the menstrual cycle / Thorough and accurate explanation of the 28 day menstrual cycle, with at least 6 accurately used terms from the text. / Complete and accurate explanation of the 28 day menstrual cycle, with at least 5 accurately used terms from the text. / Mostly complete, and/or accurate explanation of the 28 day menstrual cycle, with at least 3-4 accurately used terms from the text. / Somewhat complete, and/or accurate explanation of the 28 day menstrual cycle, with at least 2 accurately used terms from the text.
Define abstinence and the benefits of remaining abstinent. / Thorough and accurate explanation of the term abstinence, including at least 4 benefits as identified in the text. Includes two examples of refusal strategies. / An accurate explanation of the term abstinence, including at least 4 benefits as identified in the text. Includes two examples of refusal strategies. / An accurate explanation of the term abstinence, including at least 3 benefits as identified in the text. Includes two examples of refusal strategies. / An accurate explanation of the term abstinence, including at least 2 benefits as identified in the text. Includes one example of refusal strategies.
Identify types of contraception. Explain the effectiveness and ineffectiveness of each. (outside source needed) / 4 medically proven/accepted forms of contraception and their effectiveness/ ineffectiveness are accurately identified, and thoroughly explained. / 3 medically proven/accepted forms of contraception and their effectiveness/ ineffectiveness are accurately identified, and explained. / 3 medically proven/accepted forms of contraception and their effectiveness/ ineffectiveness are accurately identified. / 3 or fewer medically proven/accepted forms of contraception are identified.
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What is conception?
(book and outside source needed) / Thorough and accurate description using 5 terms associated with conception. / Complete and accurate description using 4 terms associated with conception. / Accurate, mostly complete description using 3 terms associated with conception. / Mostly accurate, mostly complete description using 2 terms associated with conception.
Identify the stages of fetal development. / All stages of fetal development are identified and thoroughly explained. / All stages of fetal development are identified and explained. / Most stages of fetal development are identified and partially explained. / Some stages of fetal development are identified with minimal explanation.
How do twins develop?
  • Fraternal
  • Identical
/ Includes 2 book points on identical twins and 4 book points on fraternal twins / Includes 2 book points on identical twins and 3 book points on fraternal twins / Includes 1 book point on identical twins and 2 book points on fraternal twins / Includes 0-1 books points on each
Explain the importance of prenatal care as it relates to the development and birth of a child. / Thoroughly explains prenatal care, its effects on a growing fetus and the role of the following during pregnancy: vitamins, healthy prenatal nutrition, exercise and substance abuse. / Explains prenatal care, its effects on a growing fetus and the role of the following influences during pregnancy: vitamins, healthy nutrition, exercise and substance abuse. / Defines prenatal care its effects on a growing fetus and the role of 3 the following influences during pregnancy: vitamins, healthy prenatal nutrition, exercise and substance abuse. / Defines prenatal care, its effects on a growing fetus and identify the role of 2 of the following during pregnancy: vitamins, healthy nutrition, exercise and substance abuse.
Identify the stages of the birth process. / 3 stages of labor and delivery are thoroughly identified and described using more than 4 terms from text. / 3 stages of labor and delivery are identified and described using 4 terms from the text. / 3 stages of labor and delivery are identified, and partially described using 2-3 terms from the text. / 3 stages of labor and delivery are identified and minimally described.
Identify ways to maintain and care for one’s body. What is the importance of this? / Thoroughly and correctly describes 4 male and 4 female practices for maintaining health as noted in the text book. / Correctly describes 4 male and 4 female practices for maintaining health as noted in the text book. / Correctly describes 3 male and 3 female practices for maintaining health as noted in the text book. / Correctly describes 2 male and 2 female practices for maintaining health as noted in the text book.
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Revised 11/26/08