Assessment Criteria A=Knowledge and Understanding D=Reflecting on the impacts of Science
Guiding Question: How do you distinguish between things that you cannot see? Cell Project
Assessment A D Comments Model and blueprints
Correctly identified and discussed 11 parts of the plant cell
Use of appropriate scientific language
Presents information appropriately and accurately
Project guidelines: Create blueprints and a 3D model of a plant cell The blueprints must be fully labeled with the required parts of the cell The blueprints must contain a vocabulary list with definitions of the required parts of the cell In class: Presentation of model and blueprints with the use of appropriate scientific language Required cell parts: Nucleus
Golgi body
Lysosomes
Cell Wall
Chloroplast
Central Vacuole
Endoplasmic reticulum
Ribosomes
Cytoplasm
Mitochondrion
Cell Membrane
Criterion A Knowing and Understanding 0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Score Process and assignment requirements The student does not reach a standard indicated by any of the descriptors. No color or attention to presentation, directions not followed, and 2 or more missing or inaccurate parts Some color or semblance of attention to presentation and no more than 2 missing or inaccurate parts or sections. Mostly full color and no more than 1 missing or inaccurate part or section. Full color or attention given to presentation and all required parts listed accurately.
i. The student does not reach a standard indicated by any of the descriptors below. recall scientific knowledge State scientific knowledge outline scientific knowledge describe scientific knowledge D. Reflecting on the impacts of science 0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Score iii. The student does not reach a standard indicated by any of the descriptors below. apply scientific language to communicate understanding but does so with limited success
sometimes apply scientific language to communicate understanding usually apply scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely
consistently apply scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely