Volcano Research Project Rubric

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Volcano Research Project Rubric:

Criteria for Assessment High Quality Acceptable Needs Work

Location and date of volcano event 5 4 3 2 1 0

Cause of volcano 5 4 3 2 1 0 -type of fault -location of fault/hotspot

Description of three types of volcanoes 5 4 3 2 1 0 -shield - composite -cinder cone Type of your volcano 5 4 3 2 1 0 Description of destruction 5 4 3 2 1 0 -deaths/injuries -damages -cost of damage -homelessness, etc.

Cause of majority of death and damage 5 4 3 2 1 0 Explain how scientists monitor volcanoes 5 4 3 2 1 0 -seismology, gas emissions, etc. (list at least 3) Was your volcano or is your volcano 5 4 3 2 1 0 monitored today? If so, how? Region preparedness or warning 5 4 3 2 1 0 Define pyroclastic flow 5 4 3 2 1 0 -if your event produced one need to describe Safety procedures for people in region 5 4 3 2 1 0 Neatness and Organization 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -different sections have headings/titles -information is presented neatly Attractiveness and Creativity 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -project is pleasing to the eye and is your individual work Grammar and Spelling 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -all grammar and spelling should be correct Graphics/Charts/Pictures 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -Should have 4-5 to support information Works Cited 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -3-4 different sources cited correctly TOTAL /105 points