Flip Book	Secure 7pts	Developing 6pts	Beginning 5pts	Needs Improvement 4pts
Science Writing	The writing shows details and accuracy in recording observations; the child uses rich science vocabulary, and shows a positive attitude towards science in general.	The writing includes mostly accurate details; some may be inaccurate or missing.  Some science vocabulary is used.	The writing shows partial knowledge; lacks details and science vocabulary.	There is little to no response, or the writing is inaccurate or unrelated.
Science Drawing	The drawings are carefully completed.  Details include color and are realistic.  Drawings show careful observation and an understanding of information gathered.	The drawings are mostly complete.  Details may include color but lack a realistic look.  Drawings mostly show some understanding of the information gathered.	The drawings are not all complete, some details are missing.  Drawings lack an understanding of the information gathered.	There are little to no drawings.  The drawings are unrelated or innaccurate.
Computer Skills	The student was able to open and close programs and documents without assistance.  The student inserted pictures, used appropriate keys for punctuation, and was able to type using appropriate spacing.	The student was able to open and close programs on own most of the time.  Students inserted pictures, but may have had difficulty placing them in the document.  Spacing problems and appropriate use of punctuation is seen most of the time.	The student may have had trouble opening and closing programs on own.  Clipart may be missing, or be too large or small for the page.  Spacing problems are seen more often and puncutation issues are also noticed.	The student had trouble or was unable to open and close programs.  Clipart is missing or too large or small for the page.  Spacing problems are clearly effident and numerous punctuation issues are present.
Time Management	The project was completed and turned in on time.	The project was completed and turned in one time, but extra time was needed to meet this expectaton.	Extra time was needed to complete.  The project was not completed on time.	Extra time was needed to complete the project.  The project was not turned in on time and was late by more than 4 days.
			28-26 pts	A
		Your Child's Grade	25-23 pts	B
			22-20 pts	C
			19-18 pts	D
			Below 17 pts	Failing