Author: Littleton Public Schools

	EXCELLENT / (“A “ quality)	SATISFACTORY / (“B” quality)	UNSATISFACTORY / (“C” or “D” )
CONTENT	The final product contains: / Accurate information explaining the formation of the universe, elements, galaxies & stars (life cycle). / Evidence for the formation of the universe, elements, galaxies & stars is stated. / One statement explaining each event that occurred after the formation of earth. / Appropriate vocabulary terms correctly used and HIGHLIGHTED.	The final product contains MOST of the “EXCELLENT” criteria.	The final product contains only SOME of the “EXCELLENT “ criteria.
ORGANIZATION	Content is presented in correct chronological order. / Proper scale of events is evident. / Pictures are included on each page to supplement text.	The final product contains MOST of the “EXCELLENT “ criteria.	The final product contains only SOME of the “EXCELLENT “ criteria.
ASTHETICS	In the final product : / Text is neat and legible. / Diagrams and pictures are clear and informative. / Cover page is personalized.	The final product contains MOST of the “EXCELLENT “ criteria.	The final product contains only SOME of the “EXCELLENT “ criteria.
CITATIONS / HONORS: / Provide ONE source other than DE	Each outside source is properly cited (APA) in the “Sources Cited” section at the end of the booklet.

HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE BOOKLET RUBRIC

HONORS
- Explain how cosmic background radiation provides evidence for the Big Bang.
- Describe the Doppler Effect and how this phenomena gives evidence for the expansion of the universe.

History of the Universe

Integrated Science 1-2