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Display

The display is attractive and well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached to the display. The display is covered with plexiglass or some other transparent material.

The display is attractive and well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached to the display.

The display is somewhat organized. The items are securely attached to the display.

The display is not organized OR the items are not securely attached to the display.

Number of items

The display has 5 or more different, but related, items in good condition.

The display has 4 different, but related items. At least 3 of these items are in good condition.

The display has at least 3 different, but related, items. At least 2 of these items are in good condition.

The display has less than 3 items OR the items are all the same OR are in poor condition.

Labels

Each item has a small, neat label describing the item, collector's first and last name, where the item was collected, and the date collected.

Each item has a label describing the item, collector's first and last name, where the item was collected, and the date collected.

Each item has a label, but some lack some required information.

One or more items is not labeled.

Classification

The student has used scientific and/or historical information to try to classify and organize the items. Great effort was put into the classification.

The student has put quite a bit of effort into trying to classify and organize the items. Classification/organization seems logical and based on characteristics of the items.

The student has tried to classify and organize the items, but the method of doing so seems flawed.

The student did not make an effort to classify and organize the items.

Participation

Student showed great enthusiasm and focused on the task. Was helpful to others, if asked.

Student showed some enthusiasm and focused on the task. Was helpful to others, if asked.

Student did work, but lost focus or became frustrated. Did not distract others.

Student often lost focus or became frustrated and distracted others.

Knowledge Gained

Was able to accurately answer at least 5 questions about the topic without reading the labels.

Was able to accurately answer at least 4 questions about the topic accurately, without reading the labels.

Was able to accurately answer at least 3 questions about the topic accurately, without reading the labels.

Had trouble answering questions about the topic without using the labels in the display.