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Chemistry Demo Project 
Students in Chem I will demonstrate a chemical reaction of their choice to exhibit their understanding of the benchmarks in the chemical reactions unit.
Rubric Code: PXA287C
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Subject: Chemistry  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Chemistry Demo Project
  Incomplete

0 pts

Poor

3 pts

Fair

7 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Choose appropriate chemistry demo
5 %

Incomplete

Group failed to choose a chemical reaction, project not completed
Poor

A chemical reaction was chosen for the group to ensure project completion
Fair

Group needed direction to choose a chemical reaction but were able to make a decision with assistance
Excellent

Group self guided a choice without assistance
Presentation content
20 %

Incomplete

Presentation not completed
Poor

Presentation too brief, does not address the "why" or "what" of demonstration, no purpose discussed
Fair

Presentation discussed why and what but does not address chemical relevance/provide chemical equations
Excellent

Presentation addresses why, what and chemical principles
Materials List
5 %

Incomplete

No list of materials
Poor

Materials list lacking.
Teacher does not have a complete list to supply everything needed.
Fair

Materials list nearly complete but some things are missing for the presentation.
Excellent

Materials list complete.
All supplies are in the class and ready to be used for the presentation
Procedure List
5 %

Incomplete

No procedure list
Poor

Procedure list too skimpy
Fair

Procedure list orderly and close to fully complete
Excellent

Procedure list numbered, orderly and fully complete, students could replicate easily
Overall presentation
5 %

Incomplete

Not presented
Poor

Presentation lacks creativity or entertainment, is not visually appealing, shows little effort/copy and pasted from a website
Fair

Presentation is entertaining/creative but lacks any usable information for students to "bring home"
Excellent

Presentation is both visually appealing and eduacational
Safety
10 %

Incomplete

No safety mentioned
Poor

Little mention of safety. Group had to be told to follow mandatory safety rules before continuing with the demonstration
Fair

Safety minimally discussed and/or followed
Minimal safety concerns
Excellent

Safety discussed and followed
No safety concerns
Demonstration/Chemical Reaction
20 %

Incomplete

No demonstration
Poor

Multiple steps skipped so that demonstration does not work
Audience unable to follow
Fair

Some steps missed or completed in a disorderly manner or enthusiasm lacking
Excellent

Group understands what they are doing and carries out the demonstration as planned in an enthusiastic manner
Explanation during demonstration
20 %

Incomplete

No explanation
Poor

Group tries to explain chemistry taking place in the demonstration but it is wrong. Scientific terms not used
Fair

Group's explanation is flawed/incomplete. Proper scientific terms seldom used
Excellent

Group explains reactions while showing understanding of chemistry occurring. Used scientific terms
Cleanup
5 %

Incomplete

No clean up
Poor

Group has to be reminded to clean up and needs to clean up after the initial clean up
Fair

Mostly cleaned up by group without being asked.
Excellent

Full cleanup done by group without being asked
On time
5 %

Incomplete

Presentation and demonstration over two class periods late
Poor

Presentation and demonstration two class periods late
Fair

Presentation and demonstration one class period late
Excellent

Presentation and demonstration on time




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