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Energy Resource Project

This project is worth a total of 100 points. Students will work in groups to research one of 8 energy sources. They will create a digital poster presentation to show the energy source that they have chosen and share information in a presentation to the class. They are to include the advantages and disadvantages of their energy resource. Participation will be based on teacher notes and observations throughout the process as well as partner feedback.

Rubric Code: ZX49263

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Content-40 Points Possible
	Outstanding 40 pts	Good 30 pts	Fair 20 pts	Poor 10 pts	Unacceptable 5 pts
Content 1) Where does the energy source originate? 2) How is it turned into usable energy and is it renewable or non-renewable? 3) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this source? 4) ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN: Create a logical plan to increase or decrease its use in a specific area: home, school or community.	Outstanding Student researched selected topic and answered all four focus questions. Information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words. 40-39 pts.	Good Student researched selected topic and answered 5 or 6 of the focus questions. Most information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words. 30-29 pts.	Fair Student researched topic, but did not clearly answer all the questions and/or some information was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing. 20-11 pts	Poor Student did minimal research. Less than half of the questions were answered clearly and/or much of it was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing. 10-6 pts.	Unacceptable Student did little or no research. Many of the focus questions were not answered and/or were partially answered and/or plagiarized. 5-0 pts.
Presentation - 15 Points Possible
	Outstanding 15 pts	Good 12 pts	Fair 8 pts	Poor 5 pts	Unacceptable 2 pts
Presentation Give a persuasive argument for or against the use of this energy source. If taking a stance as undecided, student must give details why both sides have viable reasons.	Outstanding The argument shows a clear understanding of the material presented. Students speak clearly and effectively, showing obvious signs of preparation. 15-13 pts	Good The argument shows an understanding of the material presented. Student speaks somewhat clearly and effectively, showing signs of preparation. 12-9 points	Fair The argument shows some understanding of the material presented. Student speaks somewhat clearly and/or effectively, showing some signs of preparation. 8-6 pts	Poor The argument shows little understanding of the material presented. Student does not speak very clearly and/or effectively, showing very little signs of preparation. 5-3 points	Unacceptable The argument shows no understanding of the material presented. Student does not speak clearly or effectively, showing no sign of preparation, or does not present at all. 2 -0 pts
Visual Aid-30 Points Possible
	Outstanding 30 pts	Good 25 pts	Fair 18 pts	Poor 12 pts	Unacceptable 8 pts
Visual Aid	Outstanding The visual aid has an element of creativity and is not just a list of facts. It is neatly done and pleasing to the eye. It shows obvious pride in the work. There are no spelling or grammar errors. 30-26 pts	Good The visual aid has an element of creativity and is not just a list of facts. It is neatly done and somewhat pleasing to the eye. It shows some pride in the work. There are very few spelling or grammar errors. 25-19 pts	Fair The visual aid shows some creativity and/or is mainly a list of facts, that may contain errors. It is rather sloppily put together, showing little pride in the work. There are some spelling or grammar errors. 18-13 pts	Poor The visual aid shows no creativity and/or is just a list of facts, that contain errors. It is very sloppily put together, showing no pride in the work. There are many spelling or grammar errors. 12-9 pts	Unacceptable The visual aid shows no creativity and is just a list of facts, that contain errors. It is either sloppily put together, showing no pride in the work, or is non-existent. Spelling or grammar errors make it difficult to understand. 8-0 pts
Participation - 15 Points Possible
	Outstanding 15 pts	Good 12 pts	Fair 8 pts	Poor 5 pts	Unacceptable 2 pts
On task/Participation Daily teacher log, observations and peer feedback will determine points.	Outstanding Student was on task, working diligently every day during class-time, and worked well with team members. 15-13 points	Good Student was on task, working somewhat diligently most every day during class-time, and worked well with team members. 12-9 pts	Fair Student was on task at least half of the time, but did not work very diligently and/or very well with team members during class-time and/or was absent a day during this project. 8-6 pts	Poor Student was on task less than half of the class-time, not working diligently and/or very well with team members and/or was absent more than one day during this project. 5-3 points	Unacceptable Student was off task most of the time and/or was absent for more than half of the project. Team members could not count on this student for help. 2-0 pts

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advantages, disadvantages, energy, natural resources, by-product, pro/con argument, renewable/non-renewable

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