Category

3 - Meets expectations

2 - Approaches expectations

1 - Does not meet expectations

Student Impact

The project directly impacts a specific group of students in Philadelphia. The project goes above and beyond daily instruction, in order to create a meaningful learning experience for students. Any additional funds will be utilized for classroom supplies.

The project directly impacts students in Philadelphia. The project offers a hands-on learning experience for students, but one which may be less meaningful or may be similar to daily instruction.

The project does not serve students in Philadelphia, and/or does not offer a hands-on experience for students. It is unclear how funds will affect students.

Timeliness

The project will be implemented and/or completed before the next PhilaSoup dinner. The project has a specific, realistic timeline.

The project has a vague timeline, and/or may take place after the next PhilaSoup event.

The project has no set timeline and/or no immediate plan for implementation.

Funding

The project has a clear and realistic budget. The project will be able to be implemented solely with the PhilaSoup grant, or with the use of additional specific funding.

The project may have a vague or somewhat unrealistic budget. The project may not be able to be implemented with only the PhilaSoup grant, but fails to identify additional funding.

The project has no budget and/or cannot be accomplished with the funds provided by a PhilaSoup grant.

Innovation

The project goes beyond daily instruction in order to create an authentic learning experience for students that they would not experience otherwise. The project has real-world connections or is inquiry-based. The presenter expresses passion for the project and can explain at length why it is valuable for his or her students.

The project may create a learning experience that goes beyond daily instruction. The project has some real-world connection. The presenter is vague in why he or she is proposing the project.

The project does not go beyond normal instruction, and/or has no real-world connection or inquiry stance. The presenter does not express passion for the project.