Distinguished - Tables A and B are accurately completed using information gained through the completion of the two footprint calculators.

Proficient - Tables A and B are completed using information gained through the completion of the two footprint calculators. One minor error is present in the tables.

Basic - Tables A and B are completed using information gained through the completion of the two footprint calculators. Two errors or omissions are present in the tables.

Below Expectations - Tables A and B are completed using information gained through the completion of the two footprint calculators. Three or more errors or omissions are present in the tables.

Non-Performance - Tables A and B are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately states how many Earths would be needed to support the global population based on the calculator results, and thoroughly describes the impacts on climate, biodiversity, and economic security if everyone lived this lifestyle.

Proficient - States how many Earths would be needed to support the global population based on the calculator results, and describes the impacts on climate, biodiversity, and economic security if everyone lived this lifestyle. The response is slightly underdeveloped or inaccurate.

Basic - States how many Earths would be needed to support the global population based on the calculator results, and briefly describes the impacts on climate, biodiversity, and economic security if everyone lived this lifestyle. The response is underdeveloped and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to state how many Earths would be needed to support the global population based on the calculator results and describe the impacts on climate, biodiversity, and economic security if everyone lived this lifestyle; however the response is significantly underdeveloped and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The statement of how many Earths would be needed to support the global population and description of the impacts on climate, biodiversity, and economic security are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly provides the three everyday products and practices that most contribute to the environmental footprint solely based on findings from the ecological footprint calculator.

Proficient - Provides the three everyday products and practices that most contribute to the environmental footprint mostly based on findings from the ecological footprint calculator. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Provides three everyday products and practices that contribute to the environmental footprint somewhat based on findings from the ecological footprint calculator. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations – Attempts to provide the three everyday products and practices that most contribute to the environmental footprint based on findings from the ecological footprint calculator; however, the products and practices are not based on the ecological footprint calculator, and significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance – The three everyday products and practices that most contribute to the environmental footprint are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately names at least two actions that can limit carbon emissions gained from the Reduce Emissions section of the household carbon footprint calculator, including the exact dollar savings and weight of carbon dioxide saved for each action.

Proficient - Names at least two actions that can limit carbon emissions gained from the Reduce Emissions section of the household carbon footprint calculator including the dollar savings and weight of carbon dioxide saved for each action. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Names two actions that can limit carbon emissions gained from the Reduce Emissions section of the household carbon footprint calculator including the dollar savings and weight of carbon dioxide saved for one of the actions. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to name at least two actions that can limit carbon emissions gained from the Reduce Emissions section of the household carbon footprint calculator; however, does not include the dollar savings and weight of carbon dioxide saved for each action, and significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance – The actions that can limit carbon emissions gained from the Reduce Emissions section of the household carbon footprint calculator including the dollar savings and weight of carbon dioxide saved for each action are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly and accurately discusses whether reducing the size of an individual’s ecological footprint reduces quality of life and ways of enhancing quality of life while decreasing environmental impact with fully detailed reasoning.

Proficient - Discusses whether reducing the size of an individual’s ecological footprint reduces quality of life  and ways of enhancing quality of life while decreasing environmental impact with mostly detailed reasoning. The discussion is slightly underdeveloped or inaccurate.

Basic - Minimally discusses whether reducing the size of an individual’s ecological footprint reduces quality of life and details some reasoning and ways of enhancing quality of life while decreasing environmental impact with somewhat detailed reasoning. The discussion is underdeveloped and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss whether reducing the size of an individual’s ecological footprint reduces quality of life but may not detail reasoning and ways of enhancing quality of life while decreasing environmental impact with detailed reasoning; however, the discussion is significantly underdeveloped and inaccurate.

Non-Performance – The discussion of whether reducing the size of an individual’s ecological footprint reduces quality of life and ways of enhancing quality of life while decreasing environmental impact is 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.