1. Building a Model: volcano
Name:______________________________________ Class period:_____________ Date:_________________________
CATEGORY
Quality of Construction
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The model shows
considerable attention to
construction. The items are
neatly trimmed. All items
are carefully and securely
attached to the backing.
There are no stray marks,
smudges or glue stains.
Nothing is hanging over the
edges.
The model shows attention
to construction. The items
are neatly trimmed. All
items are carefully and
securely attached to the
backing. A few barely
noticeable stray marks,
smudges or glue stains are
present. Nothing is hanging
over the edges.
The model shows some
attention to construction.
Most items are neatly
trimmed. All items are
securely attached to the
backing. A few barely
noticeable stray marks,
smudges or glue stains are
present. Nothing is hanging
over the edges.
The model was put together
sloppily. Items appear to be
just "slapped on". Pieces
may be loose or hanging
over the edges. Smudges,
stains, rips, uneven edges,
and/or stray marks are
evident.

2. Design
All accurate facts are
presented in the model.
Most accurate facts are
presented in the model.
Many accurate facts are
presented in the model.
Some accurate facts are
presented in the model.
Labels - accuracy/neatness
>90% of the items are:
labeled and located
correctly, and can be easily
read.
80-89% of the items are:
labeled and located
correctly, and can be easily
read.
79-70% of the items are
labeled and located
correctly, and can be easily
read.
>70% of the items are
labeled and located
correctly, and can be easily
read.
Craftsmanship
The model shows that the
creator was took great pride
in his/her work. The design
and construction look
carefully planned. The item
is neat (free of unwanted
bumps, drips, marks, and
tears).
The model shows that the
creator took pride in his/her
work. The design and
construction look planned.
The item has a few flaws
(unwanted bumps, drips,
marks, tears), but these do
not detract from the overall
look.
The design and construction
were planned. The item has
several flaws (unwanted
bumps, drips, marks, tears),
that detract from the overall
look
The model looks thrown
together at the last minute.
It appears that little design
or planning was done.