CATEGORY Scientific Concepts

Analysis

Error Analysis

Participation

4 Report illustrates an accurate and thorough understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab. The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed. Predictions are made about what might happen if part of the lab were changed or how the experimental design could be changed. Experimental errors, their possible effects, and ways to reduce errors are discussed. Used time well in lab and focused attention on the experiment. All variables are clearly described with all relevant details.

3 Report illustrates an accurate understanding of most scientific concepts underlying the lab. The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed.

2 Report illustrates a limited understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab. The relationship between the variables is discussed but no patterns, trends or predictions are made based on the data.

1 Report illustrates inaccurate understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab. The relationship between the variables is not discussed.

Experimental errors and their possible effects are discussed.

Experimental errors are mentioned.

There is no discussion of errors.

Used time pretty well. Stayed focused on the experiment most of the time. All variables are clearly described with most relevant details.

Did the lab but did not appear very interested. Focus was lost on several occasions. Most variables are clearly described with most relevant details. Experimental design is relevant to the hypothesis, but is not a complete test.

Participation was minimal OR student was hostile about participating. Variables are not described OR the majority lack sufficient detail.

Variables

Experimental Design

Experimental design is a wellconstructed test of the stated hypothesis.

Experimental design is adequate to test the hypothesis, but leaves some unanswered questions.

Experimental design is not relevant to the hypothesis.

Materials

All materials and setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.

Almost all materials and the setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.

Most of the materials and the setup used in the experiment are accurately described.

Many materials are described inaccurately OR are not described at all.

CATEGORY Teamwork

Script

Equipment Preparation

4 Students meet and discuss regularly. All students contribute to the discussion and all are listened to respectfully. All team members contribute a fair share of the work. Script is complete and it is clear what each actor will say and do. Entries and exits are scripted as are important movements. Script is quite professional. All necesary equipment/supp lies are located and scheduled well in advance. All equipment (sound, light, video) is checked the day before the shoot to ensure it is operational. A backup plan is developed to

3 Students meet and discuss regularly. Most students contribute to the discussion and are listened to respectfully. All team members contribute a fair share of the work. Script is mostly complete. It is clear what each actor will say and do. Script is shows planning.

2 A couple of team meetings are held. Most students contribute to the discussion and are listened to respectfully. All team members contribute a fair share of the work. Script has a few major flaws. It is not always clear what the actors are to say and do. Script shows an attempt at planning, but seems incomplete. On the day of the shoot, all necesary equipment/supp lies are located and checked to ensure they are operational. There may or may not be a backup plan.

1 Meetings are not held AND/OR some team members do not contribute a fair share of the work.

There is no script. Actors are expected to invent what they say and do as they go along.

All necesary equipment/supp lies are located and scheduled a few days in advance. All equipment (sound, light, video) are checked the day before the shoot to ensure they are operational. A backup plan

Needed supplies/equipm ent are missing OR were not checked before the shoot.

cover possible problems with power, light, etc. Storyboard Storyboard is complete with sketches for each scene, detailed notes on titles, transitions, special effects, sound, etc. Storyboard reflects outstanding planning and organization for the visuals in the video.

is developed.

Storyboard is relatively complete with sketches for most scenes, and notes on titles, transitions, special effects, sound, etc. Storyboard reflects effective planning and organization for the visuals in the video.

Storyboard has glaring omissions in scene planning. There are some sketches, and notes on titles, transitions, special effects, sound, etc. Storyboard reflects attempts at planning and organization for the visuals in the video.

Storyboard is not done or is so incomplete that it could not be used even as a general guide. Storyboard reflects very little planning of the visuals.