The Desert Rubric

2nd Grade Research and Inquiry Activities

	Did not Attempt	Did not Complete	Completed Task with Assistance	Completed Task Independently	Completed Task with Additional Activities
The child used the Internet to do research and inquiry on deserts.
The child learned more about plants and animals that live in the deserts.
The child completed an online assignment by looking at a list of plants and animals that live in the desert. The child then drew a picture of a desert scene using at least three plants and three animals from the list. The child also colored and labeled the plants and animals they chose.
The child completed additional activities.

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