Saratoga/Catskill Rubric

Completeness Checklist: Attended Field Trip ____/ 5 Hoyt Stromatolites ____/ 5 Hannacroix, NY ____/ 4 Taconic Unconformity ____/ 6 Catskill Escarpment ____/ 3 Smiths Ferry (Dino Prints) ____/ 4 Chesterfield Gorge ____/ 3 Timeline ____/ 3 Reflection ____/ 1 Thank you note ____/ 34 Subtotal Did NOT Attended Field Trip ____/ 30 Table ____/ 4 Summary ____/ 34 Subtotal

Below Standard Identifies Does not recognize the issue, question, problem or dilemma Misinterprets the information Has difficulty breaking it down into its different parts

Approaching Standard Recognize the issue, question, problem or dilemma, but does not target it as central. Accurately interprets some, but not all information Breaks the issue down into some of its parts

At Standard Targets the issue, question, problem or dilemma from a larger context Actually interprets information Breaks the issue down into its different parts

Above Standard In addition to At Standard criteria: + Describes accurately and in detail In addition to At Standard criteria: + Distinguishes information by its significance or value

Synthesizes & Evaluates AnalyzeInterprets &

Analytical & Critical

Cannot make inferences Expresses fragmented solutions or solutions are inconsistent with available evidence

Attempts inferences Arranges ideas or solutions into a simple pattern Offers simple solution based on partial evidence

Successfully makes inferences Connects ideas or develops coherent solutions Organizes a solution that is complete and consistent with available evidence

In addition to At Standard criteria: + Includes implications of the research within a larger context

Science Content

Earth Materials

Unable to demonstrate an understanding of how the Catskills landscape has changed over time. Does not use the rock record evidence to explain the changes over time. Unable to explain the different ways that materials move through the earths reservoirs. Descriptions incomplete or unable to demonstrate understanding or interpret field observations. Inaccurate data Incomplete data Disorganized and/or difficult to follow

Demonstrate a partial understanding of how the Catskills landscape has changed over time. Uses some of rock record evidence to explain the changes over time. Accurately explains some of the different ways that materials move through the earths reservoirs. Descriptions demonstrate understanding and interpretation of some field observations. Accurately records some data Includes quantitative and/or qualitative data where appropriate Mostly organized and complete Beginning to explain conclusions Includes some observations to support conclusions

Demonstrate an understanding of how the Catskills landscape has changed over time. Uses rock record evidence to explain the changes over time. Accurately explains the different ways that materials move through the earths reservoirs. Descriptions demonstrate understanding and interpretation of field observations. Accurately records data Includes quantitative and qualitative data where appropriate Organized and complete Clearly articulates explanations and conclusions Includes observations to support conclusions

ChangeForces &

In addition to At Standard criteria: + Responses relate to other experiences, field trips, etc.

In addition to At Standard criteria: + Responses relate to other experiences, field trips, etc.

Explain Data

Science Standards

In addition to At Standard criteria: + Includes more data trials than required

Incomplete or missing explanations and conclusions Conclusions are not supported with observations

DataRepresent

In addition to At Standard criteria: + Responses include observation from other experiences, field trips, etc.