Criteria

1

Needs Improvement

2

Not Quite There Yet

3

Meeting Standard

4

Exceeding Standard

Understanding of the Chimacum Valley Watershed and Chimacum Creek

Demonstrates little understanding of the watershed and the creek. Information presented is inaccurate or incomplete.

Demonstrates basic understanding of the watershed and the creek. Some information may be inaccurate or incomplete.

Demonstrates solid understanding of the watershed and the creek. Information is accurate and relevant.

Demonstrates deep and comprehensive understanding of the watershed and the creek. Information is accurate, detailed, and insightful.

Use and Interpretation of Collected Data

Data is presented but not interpreted, or interpretations are significantly inaccurate.

Data is presented and mostly interpreted accurately, but explanations or interpretations may be unclear or incomplete.

Data is accurately presented and interpreted with clear and accurate explanations.

Data is accurately presented and interpreted with exceptionally clear, detailed, and insightful explanations.

Making a Claim about the Creek's Overall Health

Makes a claim, but it is unsupported or contradicts the presented data.

Makes a claim that somewhat aligns with the data, but needs more substantiation or clearer explanation.

Makes a clear, substantiated claim that aligns with the data and explains it well.

Makes a clear, substantiated, and insightful claim that aligns with the data and provides a compelling argument.

Presentation and Design of Google Topics

Topics are unorganized or visually unappealing with many errors in spelling and grammar. Visual aids are inappropriate or lacking.

Topics are somewhat organized and visually appealing, with a few errors in spelling and grammar. Visual aids could be more effective.

Topics are organized, visually appealing, and mostly error-free. Visual aids enhance the presentation.

Topics are exceptionally well organized, visually impressive, and error-free. Visual aids significantly enhance the presentation.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Contributes little to group tasks, often needing prompting to participate. Difficulty working cooperatively.

Contributes to group tasks but may need occasional prompting. Some evidence of cooperative skills.

Contributes effectively to group tasks without needing prompting. Works cooperatively and handles disagreements respectfully.

Contributes significantly to group tasks, often taking the initiative. Works exceptionally well in a team, demonstrating leadership and excellent cooperative skills.

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