of the function of energy citing at least 3 accurate scientific facts An explanation of at least 2 alternative sources of energy with 2 accurate facts about each source A summary of the yearly production of 2 alternative sources of energy using accurate calculations Two solutions Four justifications for choosing one solution over the other of the function of energy citing at least 2 accurate facts An explanation of least 2 alternative sources of energy with 1 accurate fact about each source A summary of the yearly production of 1 alternative source of energy using accurate calculations Two solutions At least 2 justifications for choosing one solution over the other Mechanics 10 points Report contains no errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, subject/verb agreement) 7 points Report contains 1-3 grammatical errors. 3 points Report contains more than 3 grammatical errors. Capstone Performance Rubric: Oral Presentation Oral Presentation Rubric Criteria Superior Adequate Poor Delivery 30 points Maintains eye contact with audience 95% or more of the time; fluctuations in volume 20 points Maintains eye contact with audience over 80% of the time (but less than 90%); 1-2 non-purposeful 10 points Eye contact is less than 80%; more than 2 movements; inaudible
and infection are intended and add to the clarity of the presentation; no movement; volume is loud enough to be heard in the back of the room at least 90% of the time. movements; volume is loud enough to be heard in the back of the room at least 80% of the time. in back of room more than 20% of the time. Comprehension 20 points Student answered the mayor and city council’s question correctly providing at least 2 accurate scientific facts. 12 points Student answered mayor and city council’s question correctly, providing at least 1 accurate scientific fact. 5 points Student failed to answer question correctly or could not provide a scientific fact. Quality of Individual Solution Explanation 20 points Student’s solution aligns with the Problem Statement and all of the conditions. 12 points Solution aligns with the Problem Statement and all but one of the conditions. 5 points Solution fails to align with 2 or more conditions. Quality of Individual Justification Explanation 20 points Reason given for advocating the group “best solution” is scientifically accurate. 5 points Reason is not scientifically accurate. Two Alternative Solutions and “Best” Solution Analysis Solution #1: We recommend using nuclear power. We have provided information about limiting pollution and nuclear power not being affected by oil and gas prices. Pros Cons Limited pollution (co2’s) Possible meltdown/contamination scenarios Independent of fossil fuels Security Issues
Ratings Scale Instrument What is the problem? ______________________________________ Date: __________________ Teams Pro Total 3 Pros Capture each “pro” in brief. Put the rating of the “pro” beside it. Con Total 3 Cons Capture each “con” in brief. Put the rating of the “con” beside it. Subtract the “con” total and record. (This number could be a negative number.) 1 2 3 4 5 Explanation of Ratings: “Pro” Rating Scale: “Con” Rating Scale: 1 Good basic idea, but would need extensive revision before 1 This would not help the problem but