Select one invention and explain how it contributed to an improved understanding of nature and the universe. 4 Response identifies one invention and provides an accurate, clear and in-depth explanation of how the invention contributed to an improved understanding of nature and the universe. 3 Response identifies one invention and provides a general explanation of how the invention contributed to an improved understanding of nature and the universe. 2 Response identifies one invention and provides a limited explanation of how the invention contributed to an improved understanding of nature and the universe. 1 Response identifies one invention and provides a minimal explanation of how the invention contributed to an improved understanding of nature and the universe.
Response is vague.
Response is incorrect or irrelevant. The Industrial Revolution in Europe was a turning point in modern history. Identify and explain two examples of how the Industrial Revolution in Europe changed the social and economic lives of the people. Response provides two accurate and thorough examples to fully illustrate how the Industrial Revolution in Europe caused changes in the social and economic lives of the people. 3 Response provides two general examples to adequately illustrate how the Industrial Revolution in Europe caused changes in the social and economic lives of the people.