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Science: Chemical Sciences

Can you show understanding of Properties and Materials by designing a boat that floats and carries at least 2 marbles?

Rubric Code: H25W94C

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Subject: Science

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: K-5

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	D/E (N/A)	C (N/A)	A/B (N/A)
Science Understanding Identifies actions used to physically change a material and describes the boat	D/E Chooses a material.	C Identifies actions used to physically change a material. Describes the boat.	A/B Selects materials suitable for the purpose based on their properties. Explains, in detail, how the materials can be physically changed to suit the purpose. Describes the actions used to shape the materials
Inquiry Skills: planning Makes predictions and conducts investigation. Follows instructions to record observations.	D/E With support, follows instructions to investigate a material. Begins to make predictions about a materials suitability.	C Begins to make predictions about materials and attempts to explain how the properties make the material suitable for the purpose . Records observations.	A/B Explains predictions. Describes in detail how the materials are suitable for the purpose with detail. Independently conducts investigation and records accurate observations.
Inquiry Skills: Communicating Communicates observations using drawings, scientific and everyday language.	D/E With prompting, Uses pictures and everyday language to develop a conclusion.	C Communicates using drawings using everyday language. Begins to draw a conclusion based on the choice of material, the properties of the material, and how the materials were used.	A/B Represents and communicates using accurate drawings and scientific language. Can clearly describe the properties of the materials and how they contribute to the purpose. Effectively develops a conclusion based on the suitability of the materials used and the actions used that contribute to the purpose.