Problem 2.3.
6 Mars Mission Survival Rubric
Part 1: Research Microgravity Effects on Human Systems
Category 5 Points
Content Thoroughly and clearly
states the main points and
precise details that are
accurately focused on the
design project.
Organization Clearly organized into a
logical sequence.
Excellent use of an outline.
Excellent introduction and
conclusion.
Delivery Effectively and creatively
delivers the information
while staying on the topic.
Preparation Presentation shows
detailed preparation, use
of pictures, graphs,
computer models, etc.
Interesting and vivid.
4 Points
Adequately states the main
points and details that are
accurately focused on the
design project.
Adequate evidence of a
logical sequence of
information. Good use of an
outline. Satisfactory
introduction and conclusion.
Adequately delivers the
information while staying on
the topic and considering the
audience.
Presentation shows
satisfactory preparation.
Some use of pictures,
graphs, computer models,
etc.
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3 Points
States most of the main
points and details that
focus on the design
project. May include some
unnecessary information.
Fair evidence of a logical
sequence of information.
Some use of an outline.
Weak introduction and
conclusion.
Delivers the information,
but does not stay on the
topic. Little consideration
of audience.
Presentation shows some
preparation. Some use of
pictures, graphs, and
computer models.
2–0 Points Total
States few main points and
details that focus on the
design project, or states
information does not
related to topic.
Minimal or no outline
followed. No logical
organization; some
digressions. Unclear,
confusing. No introduction
or conclusion.
Little or no attempt is made
to stay on the topic. Does
not consider audience.
Difficult to understand.
Presentation is lacking in
preparation. Little or no use
of pictures, graphs, and
computer models.
Score
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Part 2: Design a Mars Mission Survival Plan
Category 5 Points
Plan The plan to maintain a
Effectiveness healthy crew thoroughly
and clearly addresses the
needs of each body
systems.
Organization Clearly organized into a
logical sequence.
Excellent use of an
outline. Excellent
introduction and
conclusion.
Delivery Effectively and creatively
delivers the information
while staying on the topic.
Preparation Presentation includes
appropriate information
presented by peers
supplemented by
additional research.
4 Points
The plan to maintain a
healthy crew adequately
addresses the needs of
each body systems.
Adequate evidence of a
logical sequence of
information. Good use of an
outline. Satisfactory
introduction and
conclusion.
Adequately delivers the
information while staying on
the topic and considering
the audience.
Presentation includes some
information presented by
peers supplemented by
some research.
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3 Points
The plan to maintain a
healthy crew addresses
most needs of the body
systems.
Fair evidence of a logical
sequence of information.
Some use of an outline.
Weak introduction and
conclusion.
Delivers the information,
but does not stay on the
topic. Little consideration
of audience.
Presentation includes little
information presented by
peers supplemented by
minimal research.
2–0 Points Total
The plan to maintain a
healthy crew addresses
some needs of the body
systems.
Minimal or no outline
followed. No logical
organization; some
digressions. Unclear,
confusing. No introduction
or conclusion.
Little or no attempt is
made to stay on the topic.
Does not consider
audience. Difficult to
understand.
Presentation includes no
information presented by
peers and relies on
irrelevant research.
Score
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