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Use of Archimedes Principle
Your task is to write an essay “Use of Archimedes principle”. You will be assessed
against Criterion A – One world and Criterion B -Communication in science
Criterion A
Level
Descriptor
0
You don't meet requirements given below
1-2
You simply describe items to build which the Archimedes principle is used
You state some limitations of use of Archimedes principle
3-4
You describe the use of Archimedes principle in more details.
The limitations of using Archimedes Principle and benefits of using it are
described.
You look for and simply describes a connection between Archimedes principle and
one of the factor:social, economic, political, environmental, cultural or ethical
5-6
The limitations and benefits of using Archimedes principle are explained.
You show and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using Archimedes
principle in a connection with one of the factors given above.
Criterion B
Level
Descriptor
0
You don't meet requirements given below
1-2
You try to express information using scientific language but it is confusing and
inaccurate
Your essay is unorganized
You try to visualize things but the form is not readable.
Arguments you give are difficult to understand, unclear or inessential.
Information is unorganized
You don't give sources of information
3-4
Some information you give in your poster is shown in difficult way and unclear
Some information is unorganized
The scientific language you use needs small improvements
You try to give sources of information but this is not correct
Your essay is organized as follows:
1. preface
2. elaboration
3. ending
but your arguments are not valid or you do not consider the pros and cons.
You try to visualize things or use symbolic representation
5-6
Arguments you give are easy to understand and clear
Information is well organized
You consider pros and cons.
The scientific language is appropriate
When presenting:
You give sources of information corectly
Level of achievement
Student
Criterion A (max 6)
Criterion B (max 6)
Teacher
Teacher comments