Scoring Rubric
Below Expectation Expectation
Properties of Students are unable to
matter name properties of matter in
any of its three states.
How and why Students are unable to
matter changes name the three states of
matter, but are unable to
explain how and why it
changes.
How humans use Students cannot give at
water least one example of how
humans use water.
How humans Students are unable to state
impact water how humans impact water
quality and availability.
How to conserve Students were unable to
water provide one way that we
use water at home, school
and outdoors. Students
were unable to explain one
way that we can conserve
water within the listed
areas.
Presentation to Students did not present
audience information clearly. There
were limited examples on
topic. Does not address
alternative perspectives.
Unorganized. Does not look
at audience while
presenting and speech is
unclear.
Above Expectation
Students are able to name
the three states of matter
and at least one property of
each state.
Students understand that
matter can change between
three different states, but
require support when
explaining what influences
those changes.
Students are able to give 3-5
examples of how humans
use water in their state and
in other countries. Students
can compare and contrast
the usage of water among
each.
Students understand how
humans have impacted
water quality and availability.
Students understand that
technology impacts the
availability of clean water.
Students provided one way
that we use water at home,
school and outdoors.
Students were able to
explain one way that we can
conserve water within one of
the listed areas
Students present with clear
and supporting evidence.
Information meets most
requirements. Has a clear
introduction and conclusion.
Is organized. Speech is
clear and understandable.
Eye contact is made but not
maintained.
Students are able to name the
three states of matter and list
multiple properties of each
state.
Students understand that
matter can change between
three different states, and that
those changes occur largely
due to temperature influences.
Students are able to give 5+
examples of how humans use
water in their state and in other
countries. Students give
diverse examples from each
location. Students can step
inside and envision how one
feels in each location.
Students understand that water
availability varies by location
and can list examples of ways
technology produces water
availability.
Students provided one way that
we use water at home, school
and outdoors. Students were
able to explain multiple ways
that we can conserve water
within the three listed areas.
Students present with
supporting evidence and
engage the audience. Ideas are
appropriate and generate
thought. All information is
included and organized in
presentation. Maintains good
eye contact and natural
movement. Confident on
content and speaks clearly.