Evaluation
This is how your work will be evaluated.
| Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Qualified 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
Score | |
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| Science Journals | Student did few, if any journal entries. Majority of entries are incomplete or illegible. | Student completed some journal entries. Majority of entries are incomplete or illegible. | Student completed most or all journal entries. Entries show understanding and critical thinking. | Student completed all journal entries. Entries show critical thinking and analysis of questions. | |
| Group Responses Questions 1-5 and t-chart | Group did not complete assignment OR Provided yes/no answers without explainations. Not all questions answered. |
Provided yes/no answers without explanations. Little critical thinking evident in responses. t-chart incomplete. |
Answered all questions sufficiently and explained reasoning behind responses. Responses show clear understanding of concept. t-chart has 5 ideas. |
Answered all questions sufficiently, explained and expanded on reasoning behind responses. Responses show exceptional understanding. t-chart has 5+ ideas. |
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| Informational Brochure | Brochure is incomplete, has insufficient number of facts or false information. Does not address all requirements from Process section. | Brochure mostly complete, but missing some facts. Requirements from Process section not all completed or addressed. | Brochure meets all requirements from Process section. Student work shows substantial effort. | Brochure expands on requirements from Process section. Additional web links or conservation ideas provided. Student work shows exceptional effort. | |
| Presentation/ Presentation Board |
No Presentation Board. Students unprepared for presentation. Presentation shows lack of knowledge on assigned topic | Presentation Board does not enhance or is distracting during presentation. Presentation shows minimal preparation. Students able to answer some questions on their topic. | Presentation board enhances presentation. Presentation shows adequate preparation. Students able to answer and respond to questions. | Presentation board enhances presentation. Presentation shows exceptional preparation. All students able to answer and respond to all questions. | |
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3 Paragraph Essay |
Shows poor understanding of topic. Topic is explained using less than 2 facts. Poor organization lacks a point of view. Beginning, middle and conclusion are weak. Sentence structure is weak. Contains many grammar, spelling or punctuation errors. |
Shows some understanding of topic. Topic is explained using less than 2 facts. Some organization but lacking a clear point of view. Has a beginning, middle and conclusion but 1 or more are weak. Sentence structure is weak. Contains more than a few grammar, spelling or punctuation errors. |
Shows thorough understanding of topic. Topic is explained using at least 3 facts. Organized, shows a point of view with a beginning, middle and conclusion. Good sentence structure. Contains a few grammar, spelling or punctuation errors. |
Shows exceptional understanding of topic. Topic is explained using more than 3 facts. Well organized with strong point of view and a well defined beginning, middle and conclusion. Excellent sentence structure. Practically no grammar, spelling or punctuation errors. |