Scoring Rubric

Investigating Your State's Natural Resources

Overview: Students bring the idea of resources closer to home by investigating resources available in their state.

Assessed Items	Points	What to Look For
Research concerning state natural resources that are places of scenic beauty.	3	A list of five or more places, including a picture or three or more; a neat, attractive, and informative display.
	2	A list of fewer than five places, including a picture of at least one; a neat, informative display.
	1	A list of at least three places; a neat display.
Production of a class newsletter about local natural resources.	3	Significant contributions to the production of the newsletter in the areas of research, writing, designing, and distribution.
	2	Contributions in at least three of the four areas mentioned.
	1	Contribution in at least one of the four areas mentioned.
Development of a plan to conserve state natural resources.	3	Careful and thorough research of state natural resources; three or more ways to conserve a particular resource; a neat, complete record of how the plan was carried out.
	2	Research of state natural resrouces; at least two ways to conserve a particular resource; a neat record of how the plan was carried out.
	1	Minimal research of state natural resources; at least one way to conserve a particular resource; a neat record of how the plan was carried out.
Creation of a class exhibit highlighting state natural resources.	3	Significant contributions to the class exhibit in the areas of planning, preparation, and presentation; close and constant attention to volunteered responsibilities during the exhibit.
	2	Contributions in two of the three areas mentioned; close and constant attention to assigned responsibilities.
	1	Minimal contributions in at least one of the three areas mentioned; close attention to assigned responsibilities.