Photosynthesis PowerPoint Evaluation Rubric    

Name(s), class period, date:

Score:

This analytic rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when producing a PowerPoint presentation. If the task has been successfully completed with quality, all points are awarded. Poor quality will reduce score at instructor’s discretion. No points are awarded if the task is not complete.

Category

Scoring Criteria

Points

Student
Evaluation

Teacher
Evaluation

Title Slide 1
5 points

This slide features the title of the presentation and includes the author's name(s), class period, date and assignment name. A graphic or picture is included that relates to the most important concept of the presentation.
(The title should be the largest font on the slide)

5

 

 

Introduction Slide 2
5 points

This slide provides a thesis statement that makes the research topic clear. Also includes a graphic.

5

 

 

Report of
Research

Main body slides
50 points

Chemical formula for Photosynthesis with graphic

10

 

 

Light absorption, colors used, type of chlorophyll with graphic

10

 

 

Structures in plants related to photosynthesis

10

 

 

Conversion of light energy into chemical energy (light & dark reaction, energy  obtained: ATP)

10

 

 

Relationship between photosynthesis & Cellular respiration

10

 

 

Translation of

Info.

10 points

Research findings are presented in the student's words, not "cut and pasted" from research references.

10

 

 

Conclusion Slide
10 points

This slide ties the total presentation to the thesis statement.

10

 

 

Bibliography/work sited Slide
10 points

This slide shows all research references used for the presentation.
(Make a bulleted list of the reference, cite correctly)

10

 

 

Overall Presentation
10 points

The overall presentation has a professional look.
(Include, but are not limited to: Choice of colors and graphics is for an adult audience, not elementary. Slide transitions add to the presentation, not detract from it. Slide margins are centered on the computer screen. Timing runs smoothly. There is no grammar or spelling errors.)

10

 

 

Score

Total Points

100

 

 

Self-evaluation

Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. If the difference between the student evaluation and the teacher evaluation is more than 10 points, 5 points will be deducted from the teacher's score when the grade is recorded.

Deadline

All "computer" assignments are expected to be completed by the assigned deadline. No credit will be given after this time.