Timeline: The Life of Charles Darwin

Teacher Teacher Name: Erin Toohey

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Content/Facts Facts were accurate Facts were accurate for Facts were accurate Very few or no
for all events reported almost all events for some of the events accurate facts for
on the timeline. reported on the reported on the events reported on the
timeline. timeline. timeline.

Dates An accurate date has An accurate date has An accurate date has Dates are inaccurate
been included for been included for been included for only and/or missing for
each event. almost every event. a few events. several or all events.

Graphics All graphics are All graphics are Not enough graphics Timeline has few or
effective and effective, but there and/or only some no graphics or several
balanced with text appear to be too few. graphics are effective. graphics are not
use. effective.

Spelling and There are no spelling Timeline contains one There are two to three There were many
Capitalization or capitalization minor spelling or spelling or spelling and/or
errors. capitalization error. capitalization errors. capitalization errors.

Readability The overall The overall appearance The overall The overall
appearance of the of the timeline is appearance of the appearance of the
timeline is pleasing somewhat pleasing and timeline is relatively timeline is messy and
and easy to read. easy to read. and readable. difficult to read.

Directions: Use the above rubric to make sure your timeline is correct. Remember, you must create a
timeline displaying significant events in Charles Darwin's life. You must include at least seven events on
your timeline. Be sure to label and give a brief (three to five sentences) explanation of each event
included. Use details and facts to support your statements. Each event should include at least one
picture as well. Include citations from at least two reputable online sources. You may explore the
sources on the Weebly website (http://charlesdarwin8thgrade.weebly.com/) in addition to conducting
your own research.