Rubric For the Science Project

RUBRIC: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, (MECHANICAL SYSTEMS).

(8 OA& BH)

Categories	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Knowledge of content e. g. facts; terminology; definitions; safe use of tools,)	demonstrates limited knowledge of content	demonstrates some knowledge of content	demonstrates considerable knowledge of content	demonstrates thorough knowledge of content
Understanding of content (e.g., concepts, ideas, theories, principles, procedures, processes)	demonstrates limited understanding of content	demonstrates some understanding of content	demonstrates considerable understanding of content	demonstrates thorough understanding of content
Thinking and Investigation (e.g., formulating questions, identifying the problem, developing hypotheses,)	uses critical/ creative thinking processes, skills, and strategies with limited effectiveness	uses critical/ creative thinking processes, skills, and strategies with some effectiveness	uses critical/ creative thinking processes, skills, and strategies with considerable effectiveness	uses critical/ creative thinking processes, skills, and strategies with a high degree of effectiveness
Communication (e.g., clear expression, logical organization) in oral,visual, and/or written forms (e.g., diagrams,models)	expresses and organizes ideas and information with limited effectiveness	expresses and organizes ideas and information with some effectiveness	expresses and organizes ideas and information with considerable effectiveness	expresses and organizes ideas and information with a high degree of effectiveness