Rubric: Rubric for Writing a Scientific Explanation

Does not make a claim, or makes an inaccurate claim

Makes an accurate, but incomplete claim

Makes an accurate and complete claim

Does not provide evidence, or only provides inappropriate evidence (that does not support the claim).

Provides appropriate, but insufficient evidence to support the claim. May include some inappropriate evidence.

Provides appropriate and sufficient evidence to support the claim.

Does not provide reasoning, or only provides reasoning that does not link evidence to the claim.

Provides reasoning that links the claim and evidence. Repeats the evidence and /or includes some scientific principles, but is not sufficient.

Provides reasoning that links evidence to the claim. Includes appropriate and sufficient scientific principles.