iRubric: IBL Lesson Plan rubric

Accurately explains concepts of exothermic and endothermic reactions, bond energy, and energy transfer with clear, consistent terminology and connections to molecular processes. Able to extend concepts to reactions you haven't seen before.

Mostly accurate explanation of thermochemical concepts with some minor gaps or simplifications

Explanation shows limited understanding or confusion about core ideas (e.g., mixes up reaction types or misstates energy flow)

Significant misconceptions; incorrect or missing references to energy, heat, or reaction types

Makes effective use of digital tools (e.g., PhET sim, Powtoon, Canva, Slides) to enhance communication and understanding; format is polished and professional

Uses required tools effectively; minor formatting or organization issues

Tools are used minimally or inconsistently; product lacks clarity or visual organization

Does not use digital tools effectively; product is missing or non-functional

Student clearly connects investigation to a real-life application (e.g., MREs, cold packs); explains impact of findings and why the chemistry matters

Makes a connection to real-world use but lacks full explanation of implications

Attempts to connect with real-world but unclear or forced; surface-level explanation

No real-world connection made; response is abstract or purely academic