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Science Concept

 Explanation shows complete understanding of

the science concepts used to complete the task(s).

Explanation shows substantial understanding of the science concepts used

to complete the task(s).

Explanation shows some understanding of the science concepts needed

to complete the task(s).

Explanation shows very limited

Understanding of the underlying concepts needed to complete the task(s) OR is not written.

Scientific Reasoning

Uses complex and refined scientific

Reasoning in complete sentences.

Uses effective scientific

Reasoning in complete sentences.

Shows some evidence of scientific

reasoning. Inconsistent use of complete sentences.

Shows little evidence of scientific reasoning. Use of complete sentences is not evident.

Working with

others

Student was an engaged partner, listening to suggestions

of others and working

cooperatively throughout the lesson.

Student was an engaged partner but had trouble

listening to others and/or working cooperatively.

Student cooperated

with others, but

needed prompting

to stay on task.

Student did not work effectively with others.

Following Task Direction

Student follow all teachers direction and format expected.

Students follow some directions and format.

Students follow directions but not format or vice versa.

Student did not follow teachers direction and/or format expected.

Presentation

Work is neat and presentable. The task was created with care.

Work is somewhat neat and presentable. The task was created with some care.

Work has scrape off words that make the task seem that was not created with care.

Work is not neat or presentable. The task was not created with care.

Participation

Student always participates actively during discussions.

Student sometimes participates actively during discussions.

Student barely participates actively during discussions.

Student does not participates actively during discussions.

Clean Up

Student always clean its area of work and help others clean theirs.

Student always clean its area of work.

Student clean some of its area.

Student did not clean area of work.