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Math and Science Connections

Students will work collaboratively and explore the relationship between a person's height and the digestive system; height and foot length. They will also explore forensics and the human skeleton.

Rubric Code: D2C32X

By msorrells

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Subject: Math

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Systems of the Human Body Math and Science Connection M7P1. Students will solve problems (using appropriate technology). M7P3. Students will communicate mathematically. M7P4. Students will make connections among mathematical ideas and to other disciplines.
	Excellent 20 pts	Good 15 pts	Novice 10 pts
M7P1;M7P4 a. Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving. c. Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics.	Excellent Substantial evidence of understanding of math and science connections	Good Some evidence of understanding of math and science connections	Novice Little or no evidence of understanding of math and science connections
M7P1;M7P4 d. Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving. b. Understand how mathematical ideas interconnect and build on one another to produce a coherent whole.	Excellent Shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concepts and processes.	Good Shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts and processes.	Novice Shows little understanding of the mathematical concepts and processes.
M7P3 b. Communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others.	Excellent Major points stated clearly and are well supported. Writing is logical and shows clarity of thought.	Good Major points are addressed but not well supported. Writing is fairly well organized and fairly clear.	Novice Major points are not clear. Content and organization detract from writing.