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Ideal pH of Swimming Pools Briefing

Middle School Students will create an informative report explaining how to measure and ensure the proper pH of a swimming pool. How do different pH levels affect the swimmer and the pool equipment? How to correct the pH of a pool.

Rubric Code: W25X557

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Subject: Chemistry

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Ideal pH of Swimming Pools Briefing
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Scientific Explanation	Poor Major concepts are not addressed, and limited knowledge is gained.	Fair Some concepts are addressed, but details are lacking regarding possible solutions to the issue. The procedure for testing is not detailed.	Good Most concepts are addressed along with methods for testing and possible solutions .	Excellent Thorough understanding of pH, effects on pool equipment and people swimming, testing procedures, and correction methods.
Explanation of pH Effects	Poor Does not explain the effects of pH levels on swimmers and equipment.	Fair Mentions effects of pH levels but provides minimal explanations and specific examples.	Good Explains how pH levels affect swimmers and equipment, but lacks specific examples	Excellent Thoroughly explains how different pH levels affect swimmers and pool equipment, using specific examples.
Correction Methods	Poor Does not explain how to correct the pool pH. Does not include safety protocols	Fair Some correction methods are discussed, but the procedure and safety protocols are not stated clearly.	Good Mentions options to correct pool pH. Explains how to correct pool pH, but the steps and safety protocols are not detailed.	Excellent Provides a detailed, step-by-step explanation of how to correct pool pH, including tools and chemicals needed. Includes safety protocols.
Writing and Grammar	Poor Frequent errors; difficult to understand	Fair Some errors or unclear phrasing	Good Mostly clear and correct; minor errors	Excellent Clear, engaging, and grammatically correct writing; suitable for middle school audience