SNC2D PORTFOLIO
Due – Day 20
Progress checks – Day 10 and 15
THE TASK
Create a portfolio demonstrating what you have learned throughout the course. This portfolio will be
done on a single sheet of large paper that will be provided to you. The paper will be folded in half to
create four different pages.
WHAT IS REQUIRED?
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Include sections for each unit in the course (Chemistry, Biology, Climate Change and Optics).
o Note: You should use two pages for Chemistry, one page for Biology and split the last
page for Climate Change and Optics
Summarize and include main points from every unit
Include drawings, tables and diagrams
Portfolio must be neat and organized
Should be useful for anyone to pick up and learn the big ideas from the course. Make sure it is
easy to understand!
NOTES
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You may glue in extra paper to create flaps. Google “different types of foldables” for some
ideas.
May be handwritten or typed and pasted in
Use of colour will get you a better mark
RUBRIC - PORTFOLIO
CATEGORY
Level 1
Limited Degree
Level 2
Some Degree
Level 3
Considerable
Degree
KNOWLEDGE
 Portfolio Includes
big ideas from each
unit
Few units are
represented, and
many big ideas
are not included.
Some of the
units and big
ideas from the
course are
included.
Demonstrates
some
understanding of
the big ideas
from the course.
Not all
information is
thorough and
accurate.
Portfolio
includes more
than one variety
of displaying
information.
Most diagrams,
tables and
drawings are
used properly.
Most units and big
ideas from the
course are
included.
All units and big
ideas from the
course are
included.
Demonstrates a
considerable
understanding of
the big ideas from
the course.
Information is
accurate but could
be more thorough.
Demonstrates an
excellent
understanding of
the big ideas from
the course.
Information is
detailed and
accurate.
Portfolio includes
more than one
variety of
displaying
information.
Diagrams, tables
and drawings are
used properly.
Portfolio includes
many varieties of
displaying
information.
Diagrams, tables
and drawings are
used properly.
The portfolio is
somewhat
creative and
visually
appealing.
The portfolio
presents ideas
and information
in a disorganized
fashion which is
not always easy
to understand.
The portfolio is
creative and
visually appealing.
The portfolio is
creative, visually
appealing and
neat.
The portfolio
presents ideas and
information in an
organized fashion.
It is easy to
understand.
The portfolio
presents ideas and
information in an
organized and
logical fashion. It is
clear and easy to
understand.
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Information
presented is
thorough and
accurate.
COMMUNICATION
 Information is
communicated in a
variety of ways
including diagrams,
tables and
drawings.
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Portfolio is
appealing,
creative, and
demonstrates
great effort
Proper expression
and organization of
ideas and
information (Clear
expression, logical
organization)
Demonstrates
limited
understanding of
the big ideas
from the course.
Information is
not thorough or
accurate.
Portfolio does
not include more
than one variety
of displaying
information.
Diagrams, tables
and drawings are
not used in an
appropriate
manner.
The portfolio is
not creative or
appealing.
The portfolio
presents ideas
and information
in a disorganized
fashion which
makes it hard to
understand.
Level 4
High Degree of
Effectiveness