Investigating Scientifically: Energy and Change Rubric

 

Outcome

Using concepts and models and a focus on energy sources, uses transfers, efficiency, interactions and changes.

 

Achieved ‘C”

Basic application of scientific process

Achieved  ‘B”

Used all stages of the process. Limited application

  Achieved A

Justified with evidence and provided substantiation

 

Learning Task: Compare sources of energy:

Use, transmission, sustainability, benefits, cost, effects, environmental implications

 

Adopt the Investigating Scientifically process:

·         Producing

·         Conducting

·         Processing

·         Evaluating

 

 

 

 

Criteria

·         Number of energy sources researched

·         Methods of collection of information

·         Design a format for presentation and evaluation

 

 

 

 

Criteria

·         Conduct an investigation on uses of various sources

·         Case study on one source

 

 

 

 

 

Criteria

·         Follow the planned procedure

·         Present the data in a way that reflects a fair approach to evaluation

 

 

 

 

Criteria

·         Make decisions about the cost, benefits and adverse effects of various energy sources

·         Substantiate the findings by referring to the evidence

 

 

 

 

Criteria

·         Communicate the findings using appropriate methods eg power point, poster display

 

 

 

 

Criteria

·         Science and society: Prepare an advertising brochure advocating change in energy use based on your research