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Hydroponics Unit

This is a rubric for a hydroponic systems unit.

Rubric Code: J242BW3

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Subject: Biology

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Hydroponic Unit Students collaborate to design a simple hydroponic system using NGSS Science Engineering Practices Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Engaging in Argument from Evidence Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
	Advanced 4 pts	Beyond 3 pts	Competent 2 pts	Below: NGSS checklist 1 pts
Research & Descriptive Writing Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Engaging in Argument from Evidence Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information	Advanced +Descriptive details of topic as researched +Detailed illustrations w/ labels & functions +Impact on (global) community sited +Sources are referenced	Beyond +Description of topic w/ some details from research +Illustrations w/ labels & functions +Some insights mentioned of how topic impacts community	Competent +Minimal description of topics researched +Illustrations w/ some labels +No other information provided	Below: NGSS checklist +No description of topics researched +No Illustrations or labels +Inadequate information provided
Journal Entries Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Engaging in Argument from Evidence Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information	Advanced +Detailed observations of topic written & dated +Recording of data is consistent & organized on a chart +Illustrations are colorful and detailed +Journal is easy to read & informative	Beyond +Observations of topic written & dated +Recording of data is organized +Illustrations are provided +Journal is easy to read	Competent +Observations of topic not detailed +Data recorded +Illustrations provided +Journal is a little confusing to read	Below: NGSS checklist +Vague description written of topic +Very little data recorded +Illustrations provided +Journal is sketchy and confusing
Hydroponic System Design Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Engaging in Argument from Evidence Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information	Advanced +Graphic detailed illustrations of system w/ labeling +Function of each part is accurate +Diagram is proportioned accurately w/ measurements +Key provided	Beyond +Labeled illustrations +Function of each part provided +Diagram of system provided w/ measurements	Competent +Illustration of system some labeling +Function of part mentioned, but unclear +Diagram of system provided	Below: NGSS checklist +Sketchy illustration of system not labels +Function of some parts mentioned +Sketchy diagram provided
Hydroponic System Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Engaging in Argument from Evidence Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information	Advanced +System functions as design indicates +Minimal or no tweaking necessary +Produces healthy plentiful results	Beyond +System functions as design indicates +Tweaking necessary +Produces plentiful results	Competent +System barely functions +Major improvements necessary for operation +Produces results	Below: NGSS checklist +System doesn't match design +Team is not sure how to repair it +Produces very little results
Presentation Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Engaging in Argument from Evidence Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information	Advanced +Projects voice +Clear explanation of topic +Model used to help to explain +Audience participation	Beyond +Project voice +Audience seems to understand topic +Model used +Audience involved	Competent +Mumbles +Gaps in explanation to audience +Model or illustration used +No audience involvement	Below: NGSS checklist +Explanation of topic unclear +model present, but not used

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