Sea Turtle Project Rubric

Student Name:
Category 10 Excellent 8 Good 6 Fair 3 Poor
Amount of
Information
All questions from the
research worksheet
were answered
thoroughly.
6 of the
questions from
the research
worksheet were
answered
thoroughly.
4 or 5 of the
questions from the
research worksheet
were answered
thoroughly.
Less than 4 of
the questions
from the
research
worksheet were
answered
thoroughly.
Quality of
Information
Information is
accurate, clearly
relates to the topic
and is specific to the
species of the sea
turtle.
Information is
accurate,
mostly relates
to the topic
and is specific
to the species
of the sea
turtle.
Information is
somewhat
accurate,
somewhat relates
to the topic and is
specific to the
species of the sea
turtle.
Information is
inaccurate, does
not clearly
relate to the
topic and is not
specific to the
species of the
sea turtle.
Collaboration It is clear that the
partners worked well
together because they
are both speaking and
demonstrating an
understanding of the
information.
It is clear that
the partners
worked well
together, but
one partner
does most of
the presenting
while the other
partner points.
One partner does
all the speaking
while the other
partner does not
participate and is
unable to answer
questions.
It is clear that
the partners did
not work well
together. They
have not
practiced and
are unwilling to
present their
information
together.
Organization Information is very
organized and easy to
read. Titles are
included for name of
species and for each
research topic. Two
or more pictures are
included.
Information is
organized and
easy to read.
Some titles are
missing for
name of
species and for
each research
topic. Two
pictures are
included.
Information is not
organized and
difficult to read.
Many titles are
missing for name of
species and for
each research
topic. Pictures are
not included.
The information
is not organized.
Titles are
missing; facts
are written
randomly and are
difficult to read.
Pictures are
missing.
Appearance
Layout is visually
appealing and supports
information.
Appropriate use of
background and theme.
All transitions and
animations enhance the
presentation.
Layout is
pleasant.
Background is
appropriate.
Transitions and
animations are
appropriate.
Layout appears
cluttered or busy.
Background is
distracting.
Transitions and
animations are often
distracting.
Layout is
cluttered and
confusing.
Background,
transitions and
animations are
highly distracting.