Distinguished - Expertly identifies at least two weekly activities and on object for each age group. The activities and objects are age-appropriate, fun, and educational.

Proficient - Identifies two weekly activities and on object for each age group. The activities and objects are mostly age-appropriate, fun, and educational. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Vaguely identifies two weekly activities and on object for each age group. The activities and objects are somewhat age-appropriate, fun, and educational. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify activities and objects for each age group, but there are fewer than two for each group, and/or the activities may be inappropriate for the suggested age group, and minor details are missing and unclear.

Non Performance - The identification and description of two weekly activities and one object per age group is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Expertly identifies the theory and/or research that will be used to support the use of all activities and objects. The between the activities or objects and the theory is very clear.

Proficient - Identifies the theory and/or research that will be used to support the use of all activities and objects. Some relationships between the activities or objects and the theory are unclear.

Basic - Identifies the theory and/or research that will be used to support the use of most activities and objects. A few relationships between the activities or objects and the theory are unclear.

Below Expectations -Attempts to identify the theory and/or research that will be used to support the use of all activities and objects; however, several relationships between the activities or objects and the theory are unclear. 

Non Performance - The identification of the theory or research that will be used to support the use of the activities and objects is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Expertly and accurately addresses all three domains of development within the activities and objects. 

Proficient - Effectively and accurately addresses all three domains of development within the activities and objects. 

Basic - Accurately addresses at least two domains of development within the activities and objects. 

Below Expectations - Briefly addresses at least two domains of development within the activities and objects. 

Non Performance - The three domains of development are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.