Unit 12 Tsunami Webquest Self-Assessment Name: _________________________________________ Student No: ____________ Teacher: _________________
Understand
Earth & beyond
ideas
Applying Earth
& beyond ideas
Information & selection
Analysis &
interpretation
A
B
Suitable tectonics ideas (including waves and Suitable tectonics ideas (including waves and
energy) have been correctly stated and used, energy) have been correctly stated and used,
indicating thorough understanding of the
indicating understanding of the concepts.
concepts.
C
D
E
Tectonics ideas are correctly stated,
indicating understanding of few of the
concepts.
Tectonics ideas are mentioned
but little understanding has
been shown.
You have not
mentioned tectonics or
have done so
incorrectly.
A combination of tectonics ideas (including
waves and energy) was consistently used to
provide correct explanations and justification
for the possibility of the occurrence of a
tsunami.
A combination of tectonics ideas (including waves
and energy) was used to provide correct
explanations for the possibility of the occurrence
of a tsunami.
A few tectonics ideas have been used
to provide explanations for the
possibility of the occurrence of a
tsunami.
Some tectonics ideas have been
used, a few correctly. The
tsunami origins you proposed
are unlikely or not explained.
You have proposed
origins without using
tectonics ideas to
explain your choices.
Questions answered and sequenced to
support chosen conclusion.
Questions answered to support chosen conclusion.
Answers to questions provide some
support for the chosen conclusion.
Origins have little evidence
that supports tectonic theory.
Origins are unrelated to
tectonics ideas.
Research used few relevant sources.
Information was obtained from
another source.
No other sources were
considered.
The explanations and justification for the
possibility of the occurrence of a tsunami. are The explanations and justification for the
possibility of the occurrence of a tsunami are
convincing because they are supported by
supported by reference to some of the collected
reference to the collected information.
information.
The explanations for the possibility of
the occurrence of a tsunami are
supported by reference to an aspect of
the collected information.
The explanations are not
supported by an aspect of the
collected information.
The prediction is not
supported.
The article is in the correct format, with clear
use of language and scientific terms. The
descriptions are concise and relevant, aided
by the placement of relevant diagrams and
pictures. A correctly presented bibliography
is included.
The article has features of the correct
format. It uses mostly simple
sentences with appropriate inclusion
of scientific terms. A list of sources of
information is included.
The article has a feature of the
correct format. It is not written
in prose and has few scientific
terms. A source is referenced.
The article is not at all
in the correct format.
The writing is
incoherent and
unscientific. No sources
are referenced.
Collected relevant and accurate information Collected relevant and accurate information using
using several appropriate sources with the
some relevant sources with the information
information evaluated in terms of the purpose evaluated in terms of the purpose of the task.
of the task.
The article has most features of the correct format,
with clear use of language and scientific terms.
The descriptions are relevant and have been aided
by the use of diagrams or pictures. A bibliography
is included.
Format
&
clarity
Working Scientifically
Knowledge &
Understanding
Criteria
Overall achievement:
A
B
C
D
E
Working scientifically:
A
B
C
D
E
Literacy development
(Drawn from italics above)
A
B
C
D
E
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