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Spelling and Grammar

There are no errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the definition, description, examples.

There are 1-3 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the definition, description, examples.

There are 4-5 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the definition, description, examples.

There are more than 5 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the definition, description, examples.

Content

The site supports the clarification of science words and the theme is consistent throughout the site.

The site supports the clarification of science words, but may have one or two elements that do not seem to be related to it.

The supports the clarification of science words is somewhat vague or promotes inaccuracies.

The site lacks a purpose and theme.

Links (content)

All links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

Almost all links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

Most links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

Less than 3/4 of the links point to high quality, up-to-date, credible sites.

Images

All images, especially those that are used for navigation, have an ALT tag that describes the image and its link so people who are visually impaired can use the Web site well.

All images used for navigation have an ALT tag that describes the image and where it links to so people who are visually impaired can use the Web site well.

Most images used for navigation have an ALT tag that describes the image and where it links to so people who are visually impaired can use the Web site well.

The needs of visually impaired Internet users are ignored.

Images/Graphics

Images/graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, clarify the vocabulary word, are thoughtfully cropped, are of high quality and enhance reader interest or understanding.

Images/graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, clarify the vocabulary word, are of good quality and enhance reader interest or understanding.

Images/graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are related to the vocabulary word, and are of good quality.

Images/graphics seem randomly chosen, are of low quality, distract from the word or are inaccurate, OR distract the reader.

Learning of Material

The students have an exceptional understanding of the material included in the site and where to find additional information. Can easily answer questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.

The students have a good understanding of the material included in the site. Can easily answer questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.

The students have a fair understanding of the material included in the site. Can easily answer most questions about the content and procedures used to make the web site.

Students did not appear to learn much from this project. Cannot answer most questions about the content and the procedures used to make the web site.

Cooperative Work

Partners show respect for one another's ideas, divide the work fairly, and show a commitment to quality work and support for each other.

Partners show respect for one another's ideas and divide the work fairly. There is commitment by some members toward quality work and support of one another.

Partners show respect for one another's ideas and divide the work fairly. There is little evidence of a commitment toward quality work in the group.

Partners argue or are disrepectful of other's ideas and input. Criticism is not constructive nor is support offered. The work is mostly done by one or two people.