Exceeds standards set for category.
5 pts
Meets standards set for category.
4 pts
Approaches standards set for category.
3 pts
Does not approach standards set for category.
1 pts
Describe the issue. Explain why is it an issue.
Present and discuss one side of the issue.
Present and discuss an opposing position.
Identify and discuss the Science ideas behind the issue.
Explain what I believe and why I feel this way.
Command of Science language and vocabulary
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