Extinct Performance Assessment
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MS-LS2-4
Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an
ecosystem affect populations.
MS-ESS3-3
Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
CATEGORY
SCIENCE PRACTICE
Carry Out Investigations
4 – EXCEEDES
Investigation, research and
recorded evidence extended
beyond what was required.
3 – MEETS
Investigated and researched
background information
and recorded evidence of
their claim.
2 - DEVELOPING
Some evidence of research
with a claim.
1 – BELOW STANDARDS
No or little understanding is
evident.
SCIENCE PRACTICE
Communicate Information
Your claim was strongly
supported by evidence and gives
a convincing argument which
inspires the audience to take
action.
Presentation slides
incorporated the required
information and pictures to
effectively communicate
your research and evidence.
Some of the presentation was
not very clear or connected to
the claim.
No or little understanding is
evident.
CROSS-CUTTING
CONCEPT
Cause and Effect
Multiple examples of cause and
effect relationships are given to
show a stronger understanding.
Presentation reflects cause
and effect relationships in
an ecosystem.
Cause and effect is not clear
and/or not connected to
claim.
No or little understanding is
evident.
CROSS-CUTTING
CONCEPT
Stability and Change
Presentation reflects a strong
understanding of the
consequences of a less stable
ecosystem on organisms.
Presentation reflects how
changes can affect the
stability of an ecosystem.
Some evidence of the
relationship between stability
and change is present but not
very clear or not connected to
the claim.
No or little understanding is
evident.
DISCIPLINARY CORE
IDEA
Human Impacts on Earth
A convincing argument is
supported with evidence
showing human activities that
have affected ecosystems.
Multiple solutions are given.
Presentation reflects how
human activity can affect
populations in an
ecosystem and solutions are
given.
Some mention of humans
impacting Earth but not
connected to claim.
No or little understanding is
evident.