My Sustainability Project is on: ____________________________________________________________
Name ____________________________________________________ Date ____________ Period _____
Sustainability Assessment Rubric
Achievement Level:
Excellent
Substantial Adequate Limited
Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding (outline and apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems
and to interpret information to make scientifically supported judgments)
Area 1: Introduction to issue/problem
6-5
4-3
2-1
Area
6-5
4-3
2-1
6-5
4-3
2-1
Area
8-7
Overview/difficulties of achieving sustainability clearly presented
2: Science Involvement
8-7
How these are involved and can help in the solution
3: Math or Technology Involvement
8-7
How these are involved and can help in the solution
Criterion C: Processing and Evaluating (present and interpret data and outline results using scientific reasoning)
Area 4: Details of possible solutions
8-7
6-5
4-3
2-1
Practical solutions that are possible
Area 5: Difficulties of implementing solutions
8-7
6-5
4-3
2-1
Including all solutions from area 4
Criterion D: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science (how science is applied and used to address a specific problem or
issue; the various implications of using science and its application in solving a specific problem or issue)
Area 6: Cultural and/or strategic implications
4-3
2-1
Area
4-3
2-1
4-3
2-1
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Area
8-7
6-5
Importance to heritage, security, economics, cultural or health
7: What & why do you recommend
8-7
6-5
Which solution do you think is the best and why is it the best
8: Conclusion and Future prospects
8-7
6-5
Summary of key points and what realistically do you think will happen and why
Section Sub Totals: ____
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Elements of I.B. Approaches to Learning: (Besides those practiced in preparation for the presentation)
Communication Skills:
Carefully designed visuals
*Main ideas apparent, not confusing at 10 ft
5
4
3
2
*Eye catching, creativity demonstrated
5
4
3
2
*Effort, and attention to details demonstrated
5
4
3
2
5
4
3
2
5
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
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Eye contact/Body Language was appropriate
Connected with entire audience, body movement
Voice was loud, clear and appropriate
Easy to understand, proper inflection
Self Management Skills: Presentation Coherency
5
Good organization, presentation flowed well, demonstrates effort and clarity
Social Skills: Enthusiasm and presentation style
5
Energy and effort to relate project to the audience
Section Sub Totals: ____
Total Rubric Points ________
Total Grade Points ________ (Rubric points are converted to grade points as content categories
have greater value beyond the Rubric points for Approaches to Learning categories)
Additional Grades are given for turned in work
Criterion D: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science (how science is applied and used to address a specific problem or
issue; the various implications of using science and its application in solving a specific problem or issue. Additionally apply
communication modes effectively and document the work of others and sources of information used.)
1.
2.
Notes are clear and well labeled, all areas were represented with clarity on how
science is used to address the sustainability issue.
Bibliography effectively documents the sources of information used with appropriate
sources and all information accounted for as well as appropriate MLA format
used. A minimum of 3 sources, more are expected. Similar rubric as that
shown under the front page of Criterion D is used and converted to a grade.
Details of Particular Criterions Used in this Rubric:
Criterion A: Knowing and understanding
i. outline scientific knowledge
ii. apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar situations and suggest solutions to problems set in
unfamiliar situations
iii. interpret information to make scientifically supported judgments.
Criterion C: Processing and evaluating
i. present collected and transformed data
ii. interpret data and outline results using scientific reasoning
iii. discuss the validity of a prediction based on the outcome of the scientific investigation
iv. discuss the validity of the method
v. describe improvements or extensions to the method.
Criterion D: Reflecting on the impacts of science
i. summarize the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue
ii. describe and summarize the various implications of using science and its application in solving a specific problem or issue
iii. apply communication modes effectively
iv. document the work of others and sources of information used.
Note: Criterion B does not fit this project but we have been working towards it through our various labs
SELF CHECKOFF MILESTONES
Choose Topic ____
Complete Timeline ____
Find interviewee & 5 Interview Questions ____
Interview Letter/note _______
Rough Draft Area Notes (1-8) Labeled __
Visual Rough Drafts (1-8) Made _______
Bibliography note card _______
Global Context Reflection ________ (After Project)
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES - TBA
Choose Topic ASAP
5 Interview Questions ___________
Timeline completed _________
Find someone to interview _________
Interview Thank You Letter ___________
All Areas Rough Draft ___________
Final Presentations Starting __________
Bibliography Final __________