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CRITERIA |
LEVEL 1 |
LEVEL 2 |
LEVEL 3 |
LEVEL 4 |
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Knowledge and understanding
-is able to understand and describe the formula of
the chemical, in what products the chemical is found, how the
chemical is made, the problems and benefits associated with this
chemical, and the technologies involved
-is able to write word and balanced chemical
equations for the production of the chemical
-is able to predict properties based on structures
-is able create supported arguments for or against
the use of organic chemicals |
limited ability:
-to describe the formula of the chemical, in what
products the chemical is found, how the chemical is made, the
problems and benefits associated with this chemical, and the
technologies involved
-write balanced chemical equations
-to predict properties
-to create arguments |
some ability:
-to describe the formula of the chemical, in what
products the chemical is found, how the chemical is made, the
problems and benefits associated with this chemical, and the
technologies involved
-write balanced chemical equations
-to predict properties
-to create arguments |
considerable understanding demonstrated by:
-ability to describe the formula of the chemical, in
what products the chemical is found, how the chemical is made, the
problems and benefits associated with this chemical, and the
technologies involved
-ability to write balanced chemical equations, to
predict properties, and to create arguments |
thorough understanding demonstrated by:
-ability to describe the formula of the chemical, in
what products the chemical is found, how the chemical is made, the
problems and benefits associated with this chemical, and the
technologies involved
-ability to write balanced chemical equations, to
predict properties, and to create arguments |
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Inquiry
-uses technical skills and procedures accurately and
safely
-thoroughly researches production and properties of
assigned chemical
-able to design practical procedures to test
properties and make predictions based on research |
-uses skills and procedures with limited accuracy
- little evidence of research
-limited ability to design procedures and make
predictions
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-uses skills and procedures with some accuracy
- some evidence of research
-some ability to design procedures and make
predictions |
-uses skills and procedures with considerable
accuracy
- evidence of considerable research
-considerable ability to design procedures and make
predictions |
-uses skills and procedures with a high degree of
accuracy
- thorough research
-above average ability to design procedures and make
predictions |
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Communication
-research summarized in an appropriate format
-procedures clearly described
-communicates observations in tables
- report uses appropriate scientific and chemical
terms, and is well written and organized
-a complete reference list is included and reference
citations are in APA style
-significant contributions made to debate and team
discussions
-able to write a position paper |
-research poorly summarized
-procedures poorly described
- tables are incomplete
- scientific terms used with limited accuracy
- report and positions paper poorly written with few
references
-few contributions made during debate
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-research partially summarized
-moderate description of procedures
-tables are complete
- scientific terms used with some accuracy
- report and position paper average with some
references
-some contributions made to debate
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-research well-organized
-good description of procedures; -tables are well
done
- scientific terms used with considerable accuracy
- report and positions paper well written with
references
- good contribution to debate |
- research very well organized
-excellent description of procedures
-excellent tables
- scientific terms used with high degree of accuracy
- report and position paper very well written with
many references
-many contributions made to debate |
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Making Connections
-demonstrates an understanding of
-is able to analyze an issue and construct supported
arguments for both sides
-is able to make informed recommendations about the
continued use of organic compounds |
- limited understanding of organic compounds, how
they are made, and their impact on society and the environment
-limited ability to analyze an issue, construct
supported arguments, and make recommendations based on research |
- some understanding of organic compounds, how they
are made, and their impact on society and the environment
-some ability to analyze an issue, construct
supported arguments, and make recommendations based on research |
- considerable understanding of organic compounds,
how they are made, and their impact on society and the environment
-considerable ability to analyze an issue, construct
supported arguments, and make recommendations based on research |
- above average understanding of organic compounds,
how they are made, and their impact on society and the environment
-above average ability to analyze an issue,
construct supported arguments, and make recommendations based on
research |
