Use this rubric to help plan your presentation.

Novice / Apprentice / Practitioner / Expert
Informational Content / Missing more than 2 requirements from practitioner column
Some information may be incorrect.
7points / Missing 1-2 requirements from practitioner column or includes unclear/vague information.
8 points / Includes accurate information regarding:
  1. Changes in Year length
  2. Changes in “Day”
  3. Length of Day
  4. Length of Night
  5. Changes in Seasons/Climate
  6. Changes in Tides
9 points / Includes:
All of Practitioner plus information about
  • Variable impact on major cities around the globe
10 points
First Problem and Solution / Includes mostly accurate information regarding :
  • A possible problem that could occur
  • Problem is somewhat identified and described
  • Solution is somewhat explained
7 points / Includes accurate information regarding:
  • A possible problem that could occur
  • Problem is identified and explained
  • Solution is explained
8 points / Includes accurate information regarding:
  • An extremely likely problem that could occur
  • Problem is clearly identified and thoroughly explained
  • Solution to the problem is well explained and feasible
9 points / Includes:
All of practitioner plus:
  • Offers an additional solution to the same problem.
10 points
Second Problem and Solution / Includes mostly accurate information regarding :
  • A possible problem that could occur
  • Problem is somewhat identified and described
  • Solution is somewhat explained
7 points / Includes accurate information regarding:
  • A possible problem that could occur
  • Problem is identified and explained
  • Solution is explained
8 points / Includes accurate information regarding:
  • An extremely likely problem that could occur
  • Problem is clearly identified and thoroughly explained
  • Solution to the problem is well explained and feasible
9 points / Includes:
All of practitioner plus:
  • Offers an additional solution to the same problem.
10 points
Informational
Delivery / Information is presented in an essay format.
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6-9 points / Information is presented in a newspaper format
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8-11 points / Information is presented using a podcast.
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12-15 points
Novice / Apprentice / Practitioner / Expert
EssayPresentation / Missing more than 2 requirements from practitioner column
Some information may be incorrect.
6 points / Missing 1-2 requirements from practitioner column and/or includes unclear or vague information.
7 points /
  • Introduction provides relevant information andestablishes a clear purpose thatengages the reader immediately
  • Mainideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
  • Ideas are organized and body paragraphs support main ideas
  • Conclusion clearly summarizeskey information
  • Vocabulary enhances content
  • Oneor fewer mistakes perparagraph in terms of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
8 points / Includes:
All of practitioner plus an appendix of diagrams/graphics to compare and contrast the “new” Sun/Earth/Moon model to the “old/normal” Sun/Earth/Moon model
9 points
Newspaper presentation / Missing more than 2 requirements from practitioner column
Some information may be incorrect.
8 points / Missing 1-2 requirements from practitioner column and/or includes unclear or vague information.
9 points /
  • Name of thepaper, headline, bylineand dateline.
  • All articles accurately address the topic byanswering all of the relevant who, what, when, where, and why questions.
  • All articles include a photoor image that is accompanied by an informativecaption.
  • Oneor fewer mistakes perparagraph in terms of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
10 points / Includes:
All of practitioner plus graphics to compare and contrast the “new” Sun/Earth/Moon model to the “old/normal” Sun/Earth/Moon model
11 points
Podcast presentation / Missing more than 2 requirements from the practitioner column
12 points / Missing 1-2 requirements from practitioner column
13 points /
  • 5-7 minute podcast
  • Presentation is recorded in a quietenvironment without background noise and distractions.
  • Provides relevant information andestablishes a clear purpose thatengages the listener immediately.
  • Introduction describes the topic and engagesthe listener
  • Conclusion clearly summarizeskey information
  • Well rehearsed, smooth deliveryin a conversational style.
14 points / Includes:
All of practitioner plus :
-interviews guests/experts
-podcast has a theme song
-podcast includes commercials
15 points