Moon Observation Rubric
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Over the course of 28 days, students will observe,record, order, and date the phases of the moon, beginning with the full moon.
Student observed, recorded, ordered, and correctly dated 1-9 phases of the moon.
Student observed, recorded, ordered, and correctly dated 10-17 phases of the moon.
Student observed, recorded, ordered, and correctly dated 18-27 phases of the moon.
Student observed, recorded, ordered, and correctly dated all 28 phases of the moon, beginning with the full moon.
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The paintings or drawings of the phases of the moon will be accurate and easy to identify.
One to nine of the paintings or drawings of the phases of the moon are accurate and easy to identify
Ten to seventeen of the paintings or drawings of the phases of the moon are accurate and easy to identify.
Eighteen to twenty seven of the paintings or drawings of the phases of the moon are accurate and easy to identify.
All twenty eight of the paintings or drawings of the phases of the moon are accurate and easy to identify.
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Students will identify and describe the two observable patterns in one complete moon cycle. (full moon to new moon & new moon to the next full moon)
Students identified one observable pattern in the moon cycle, but did not clearly explain it in detail.
Students either identified both observable patterns, and didn't accurately describe it or students identified and accurately described one pattern.
Students identified both observable patterns in a moon cycle, but their description of both patterns was not completely clear.
Student identified and described in great detail both observable patterns in one complete moon cycle. (full moon to new moon & new moon to next full moon)
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Students will neatly write their explanation of the observable patterns of a moon cycle using correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Student did not write their explanation neatly and/or had 1 or more capitalization, punctuation errors.
Student made 7 or more spelling or grammar errors.
Student made 4-6 spelling or grammar errors.
Student neatly wrote their explanation of the observable patterns of a moon cycle with no capitalization or punctuation errors and 0-3 spelling, and grammar errors.
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