WebQuest
Earth Science: Rock Formation
Evaluation
Hello, Geologist, your mission is finally coming to an end. Since you completed your journey of classifying the three main rocks, I will let you know what is going to be graded.
Your rock vocabulary should show the three rock types with characteristics of each and how they are formed.
To earn full credit: please be specific on each rock type.
The rock chart cave activity: Please make sure you make illustrations of the rocks you found in the cave.
Your presentation of your rock from home: You should be able to tell the class about your rock and how do you know that your rock is from one of the main three rock groups. ( You will be graded on the knowledge of your rock and presentation)
The rock game we are playing as a class together and I will be looking for participation from everyone.
Please view the rubric below to understand how to earn full points:
Rubric
| # | Excellent | Good | Poor | Unacceptable | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Chart (Cave Activity) | Chart has the three main rocks. Explains the characteristic of rocks found in the cave. Shows an illustration of the rock found. Well organized and creative. No spelling errors. Points:3 | Shows the rocks found in the cave. Gives a description of rocks and illustration. A few errors are made in spelling or information is missing. Points:2 | The chart is missing many components of the cave activity. No illustrations or information on the cave activity. Points:1 | No effort was made in creating chart. The rock chart was not clear to read or did not participate in the activity. Points: 0 | 3 |
| Rock Presentation (Bring rock from home) | Describe the rock with unique characteristics. Speak loud and clear about the rock. Understand the difference of the three rock types. Points:3 | Present the information of the rock. The presentation is missing one component of what is required. Points:2 | Unable to classify the rock. Makes a few mistakes in the presentation. Points:1 | No rock is present in order to share with class or did not participate Points:0 | 3 |
| Visual game quiz (Class discussion) | Able to classify all rocks. Texture, type, differences. Points:3 | Participates. Misses one detail. Points:2 | Participates; but has no knowledge of the three main rock types. (Points:1) | Did not participate Points:0 | 3 |
| Rock Vocabulary | Shows definitions of each type of rock. Describes how they look. Points:3 | Provides rock definitions and characteristics: missing some information. Points:2 | Missing rock information and the definitions are not correct. Points:1 | Rock vocabulary is not completed or did not turn in Points:0 | 3 |
Total Score: 12 |
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