Explaining Changes in Body Structures Rubric
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Stages named	All stages named in correct order using correct vocabulary	All stages named in correct sequence with one error in terms used to describe/name stages.	All stages named in correct sequence with two errors in terminology used to describe/name stages.	Some stages named with multiple errors in sequence or vocabulary	An attempt is made with minimal correct vocabulary and / or many sequencing errors
Physical changes described	All physical changes are clearly described.	Major changes and a minor change are clearly described.	Major changes described in an understandable manner.	Some of the major changes are described in an understandable manner, others are left out.	Minimal information is given or the explanation is unclear.
Functional changes, if any explained	Functional reasons for a change are clearly explained.	Functional reasons for a change clearly explained with the help of one clarifying question from testing adult.	Functional reasons for a change clearly explained with the help of one clarifying question from testing adult.	Functional reasons for a change are explained incorrectly with misconceptions despite adult prompts.	Functional reasons for a change are not mentioned or known.