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Energy Resources Energy Resource Project This project is worth a total of 100 summative points and 10 formative points. Students will work in groups to research one of 7 energy sources. They will create a presentation to show the energy source they have been assigned and share information to the class. They are to include 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of their energy resource. An additional 4 formative points will be given for parent and student signatures stating that both have read this rubric and understand what is being graded. Rubric Code: EX75769 By MissGrossman Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Refreneces- 10 Points Poss
	Outstanding 10 pts	Good 7 pts	Fair 5 pts	Poor 3 pts	Unacceptable 0 pts
References List at least three references from a trusted source for your research.	Outstanding Three or more acceptable references were cited. 10 pts	Good At least two acceptable references were cited. 7 pts	Fair At least one acceptable reference was cited. 5 pts	Poor References were cited however they were not acceptable. 2 pts	Unacceptable No references were cited. 0 pts
Content- 30 Points Possible
	Outstanding 30 pts	Good 27 pts	Fair 22 pts	Poor 17 pts	Unacceptable 12 pts
Content 1)Where does the energy source originate? 2)How is it turned into usable energy? 3)Is it a renewable or non-renewable source? 4)Can it or its by-product be reused, recycled or reduced? 5)What are three advantages and three disadvantages of using this source? 6)How does it affect the earth and our lives?	Outstanding Student researched selected topic and answered all six focus questions. Information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words. 30-28 pts	Good Student researched selected topic and answered 5 or 6 of the focus questions. Most information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words. 27-23 pts	Fair Student researched topic, but did not clearly answer all the questions and/or some information was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing. 22-18 pts	Poor Student did minimal research. Less than half of the questions were answered clearly and/or much of it was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing. 17-13 pts	Unacceptable Student did little or no research. Many of the focus questions were not answered and/or were partially answered and/or plagiarized. 12-0 pts
Presentation - 20 Points Possible
	Outstanding 20 pts	Good 17 pts	Fair 14 pts	Poor 9 pts	Unacceptable 6 pts
Presentation Give a persuasive argument for or against the use of this energy source. If taking a stance as undecided, student must give details why both sides have viable reasons.	Outstanding The argument shows a clear understanding of the material presented. Students speak clearly and effectively, showing obvious signs of preparation. 20-18 pts	Good The argument shows an understanding of the material presented. Student speaks somewhat clearly and effectively, showing signs of preparation. 17-15 pts	Fair The argument shows some understanding of the material presented. Student speaks somewhat clearly and/or effectively, showing some signs of preparation. 14-10 pts	Poor The argument shows little understanding of the material presented. Student does not speak very clearly and/or effectively, showing very little signs of preparation. 9-8 pts	Unacceptable The argument shows no understanding of the material presented. Student does not speak clearly or effectively, showing no sign of preparation, or does not present at all. 6-0 pts
Visual Aid-30 Points Possible
	Outstanding 30 pts	Good 27 pts	Fair 22 pts	Poor 17 pts	Unacceptable 12 pts
Visual Aid Organize first! Consider the information you want to present and the order your are going to present it in. Be sure to include a graphic for each major point. Short (less than 1 minute) video clips are allowed.	Outstanding The visual aid has an element of creativity and is not just a list of facts. It is neatly done and pleasing to the eye. It shows obvious pride in the work. 30-28 pts	Good The visual aid has an element of creativity and is not just a list of facts. It is neatly done and somewhat pleasing to the eye. It shows some pride in the work. 27-23 pts	Fair The visual aid shows some creativity and/or is mainly a list of facts, that may contain errors. It is rather sloppily put together, showing little pride in the work. 22-18 pts	Poor The visual aid shows no creativity and/or is just a list of facts, that contain errors. It is very sloppily put together, showing no pride in the work. 17-13 pts	Unacceptable The visual aid shows no creativity and is just a list of facts, that contain errors. It is either sloppily put together, showing no pride in the work, or is non-existent. 12-0 pts
Participation - 10 Points Possible
	Outstanding 10 pts	Good 7 pts	Fair 5 pts	Poor 3 pts	Unacceptable 2 pts
On task/Participation Group survey and teacher observations will determine points.	Outstanding Student was on task, working diligently every day during class-time, worked well with team members, and actively listened to all presentations. 10-8 pts	Good Student was on task, working somewhat diligently most every day during class-time, worked well with team members, and actively listened to most of the presentations. 7-6 pts	Fair Student was on task at least half of the time, but did not work very diligently and/or very well with team members during class-time and/or was absent a day during this project. Student did not actively listened to all presentations and talked to others or was on chromebook at times. 5-4 pts	Poor Student was on task less than half of the class-time, not working diligently and/or very well with team members and/or was absent more than one day during this project. Student was not paying attention during most of the presentations: talking, on chromebook, doing other work. 3 pts	Unacceptable Student was off task most of the time and/or was absent for more than half of the project. Team members could not count on this student for help. Student did not pay attention during the presentations, talked to others, was on their chromebook, working on other work and/or goofed off. 2-0 pts
Total Summative- 100 Points
Quiz- 10 points
	Outstanding 10 pts	Good 7 pts	Fair 5 pts	Poor 3 pts	Unacceptable 0 pts
Quiz Quiz Group created a 4 or 5 question quiz that required the class to listen to their lesson.	Outstanding 4 or 5 questions were present and required the class to think beyond what was said in class or on the board during the presentation. 10-8 pts	Good 4 or 5 questions were present, but only involved what was said or on the board. 7-6 pts	Fair 4 or 5 questions that were only based on information on the board during the presentation. 5-4 pts	Poor Not enough questions.3-1 pts	Unacceptable No quiz created/handed in. 0 pts
Total Formative-10 points
Parent&Student Signatures-4 points

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advantages, disadvantages, energy, natural resources, by-product, pro/con argument, renewable/non-renewable

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