Solid, Liquid, and Gas Assessment Rubric

Assessment Categories
Accurately represents each of the phases unique
properties through written, visual, or verbal means
a.) Solids
b.) Liquids
c.) Gases
Provides information pertaining to the relative
amounts of energy that each phase has
Illustrates the various transitions from one phase to
another, both up and down the energy gradient
Information lacked errors and accurately incorporates
factual source material
Provides explanations at the macroscopic level
Provides real-life examples to support ideas, may be
done visually, in written form, acted, or verbally
conveyed
Establishes a connection between energy and particle
(microscopic) behavior
Utilizes proper English whether written or spoken

Missing/Did
Not Address

Fails to Meet
Expectations

Meets Some
Expectations

Meets
Expectations
Well

Exceeds
Expectations

0
0
0

1
1
1

2
2
2

3
3
3

4
4
4

0
0

1
1

2
2

3
3

4
4