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Spectroscopic Analysis of Air Pollution

Spectroscopic Analysis of Air Pollution PBL

Students Use a real-world situation of mercuric air pollution, create and utilize a spectroscope and write about data in the role of an environmental chemist working for the EPA. NYS Standards 4.3.1 h, i, j, k MST 2.1 CCSS ELA/Literacy: RST.9-10.7, WHST.9–12.2, WHST.9–12.9, SL.11-12.5 Mathematics: MP.2, MP.4, HSN-Q.A.1, HSN-Q.A.2, HSN-Q.A.3

Rubric Code: AX49CX8

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Subject: Science

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Spectroscopic Analysis Project
	5 pts	10 pts	20 pts
Research	5 Attempts to present information relevant to task but may lack sufficient or relevant detail.	10 Presents and applies information relevant to prompt with general accuracy and sufficient detail.	20 Accurately presents and applies information relevant to prompt with effective selection of sources and details.
Data	5 Calculations are missing. Visual representation of science involved lacks focus and is attractive rather than explanatory.	10 Some calculations are incorrect. Visual representation of science involved is logical but not effective.	20 All calculations are correct. Logical and effective visual representation of science involved.
Controlling Idea	5 Controlling idea is weak and does not establish a purpose or address the task's question.	10 Establishes a controlling idea that states the purpose and/or addresses the task's question.	20 Establishes a controlling idea that addresses all aspects of prompt and clearly states the purpose and/or addresses the task's question.
Development	5 Tends to retell rather than synthesize information with sufficient detail. Attempts or fails to explain key elements. Applies an ineffective structure.	10 Presents sufficient information in order to examine topics. Explains key information with details. Applies a generally effective structure to explain, examine, define, analyze, synthesize or compare.	20 Presents detailed information. Concisely explains key information with details. Applies an effective structure to explain, examine, convey,define, analyze, synthesize or compare.
Conventions	5 Weak command of standard English conventions. lacks cohesion. Employs language and tone that are inappropriate to audience and purpose.	10 Command of standard English conventions and cohesion. Employs language and tone appropriate to audience and purpose.	20 Well-developed command of standard English conventions and cohesion. Employs language and tone appropriate to audience and purpose.