Rubric for Model of a Planet

The rubrics aren't copying and pasting like they should.  Your child has a hard copy if you need further clarification.

Student Name______________                          
Planet Name_______________

Solar System Project Rubric (Model)

Research:

Name of your planet and meaning (if named after someone or something)           2 pts.­­

Location of your planet from the Sun                                                                     2 pts.

How long (in Earth days) does it take your planet to rotate on its own axis?        2 pts.

What is the mass of your planet?                                                                            2 pts.

How long does it take your planet to orbit the Sun?                                               2 pts.

What is the composition of your planet (Ex:  Earth has a crust, mantle,

          outer core and inner core.)                                                                            5 pts.

What is the composition of the atmosphere of your planet? (Ex:  Earth

has four primary layers: the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere.)                                                                                             5 pts.

Is the atmosphere of your planet--thick or thin?                                                  2 pts.

What is the temperature range (coldest to hottest) of your planet?                       2 pts.

What type of planet (rocky or a gas giant) is yours?                                           2 pts.

Describe what your planet looks like on the outside.                                           5 pts.

Are there moons orbiting your planet?  If so, how many?                                   4 pts.

Does your planet have rings?  If so, how many?                                                 4 pts.

What would happen to a person standing on your planet? (Ex:  float,

          freeze, burn, choke, be squashed by gravity, etc.)                                       2 pts.

Model:

The planet resembles the shape of the actual planet based on scientific

          knowledge. If the planet has rings, they are shown on the model.           15 pts.                              

The planet held together and shows good workmanship.                                   40 pts.

The planet is colored based on photographs found during research

          of how the planet actually appears.                                                           15 pts.

Oral Presentation:

The student may use note cards, but may not read the report.                            20 pts.

The student should be prepared to answer questions the teacher

          and students may have following the presentation (only information        

required on the rubric).                                                                              4 pts.

The student should pronounce the words correctly and enunciate so that

          everyone is able to understand and hear the presentation.                         5 pts.

The student should show good delivery skills (eye contact, body

          language, hand gestures, etc.)                                                                   10 pts.

Presentation is done in an orderly fashion—introduction, body,                        

and conclusion.                                                                                         50 pts.

Total Points Possible                                                               _____  /   200 pts.