ELEMENT

ASSESSMENT POINTS

CONTENT

POSSIBLE

EARNED

1

 Science concepts are used accurately.

5

2

 Accurate details explain the concepts.

5

3

The vocabulary is appropriate to the content.

5

4

Visuals are used appropriately to support the presentation.

5

5

There is a clear beginning, an organized body, and a clear closure.

5

PRESENTATION

POSSIBLE

EARNED

6

Vocal qualities such as rate, volume, articulation, and enthusiasm are good.

3

7

Body language such as eye contact, posture, and body movements are used effectively.

3

8

Attire is neat and presentable; no jeans; shirt tucked in; pants at waist

3

9

The speaker gives the audience time to ask questions.

3

10

The speaker responds well to questions.

3

POSTER

POSSIBLE

EARNED

11

The main theme is clear when you first look at it.

1

12

There is a wholeness about the poster. It does not seem like a collection of information.

1

13

The information in the poster is accurate.

1

14

Space, shapes, textures, and colors provide information and add to the overall effectiveness of the poster.

1

15

Pictures, photographs, drawings, diagrams, graphs, or other similar devices add to the overall effectiveness of the poster.

1

16

The format of the poster is appropriate to the task.

1

17

The poster is very neat and presentable.

1

18

The poster is creative and interesting.

1

TOTAL

48