Category

Poor

1

Fair

2

Good

3

Excellent

4

Score

Details/ Examples

missing categories, no connections

most categories covered but few connections

all categories includes, good connections

detailed categories with connections in all areas

Information

doesn't seem like you found out anything about the day at all

some information but basic; not very interesting or informative

information the suggested areas of interest, details but could use a few more examples

thorough job of researching the subject and included a wide variety of information

Resources

no credits or references to where you found the information

some credit given but not all, not correct format

most credit given where needed, formatting a little off

all sources correctly cited and formatted

Graphics

didn't complete this part or use any artwork or design

an attempt at an idea but didn't really follow through; not appropriate

good job of including art/design, pictures, seems balanced and appropriate

very well put together, matches the info. perfectly and gets your attention right away

Conventions

many errors that make the work hard to understand or read; handwriting illegible

common errors that you shouldn't still be making, but can be understood

just a few errors or typos that you missed

no mistakes, everything is used and written correctly

Creativity

doesn't show any signs of creativity

some attempt at being creative but a minimal effort

good use of creativity, shows some thinking and use of different ideas and materials

very creative and excellent use of a variety of materials to create the project

Information Presentation

the graphic and the information don't go together well; read info.

attempt at an idea to combine the two parts but not a lot of thought, reading notes

good use of related objects to blend the two parts of the project together, comfortable sharing info.

excellent selection of parts and objects to present the information in an interesting way