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