Period 1- Water Conservation PSA by Mary Litzenberg

SEP: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information - 4 Point Rubric

Scientists and engineers must be able to communicate clearly and persuasively the ideas and methods they generate. Critiquing and communicating ideas individually and in groups is a critical professional activity.

Communicating information and ideas can be done in multiple ways: using tables, diagrams, graphs, models, and equations as well as orally, in writing, and through extended discussions. Scientists and engineers employ multiple sources to obtain information that is used to evaluate the merit and validity of claims, methods, and designs.

Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information in 6–8 builds on K–5 experiences and progresses to evaluating the merit and validity of ideas and methods.

Critically read scientific texts adapted for classroom use to determine the central ideas and/or obtain scientific and/or technical information to describe patterns in and/or evidence about the natural and designed world(s).

Integrate qualitative and/or quantitative scientific and/or technical information in written text with that contained in media and visual displays to clarify claims and findings.

Gather, read, synthesize information from multiple appropriate sources and assess the credibility, accuracy, and possible bias of each publication and methods used, and describe how they are supported or not supported by evidence.

Evaluate data, hypotheses, and/or conclusions in scientific and technical texts in light of competing information or accounts.

Communicate scientific and/or technical information (e.g. about a proposed object, tool, process, system) in writing and/or through oral presentations.

Advanced Understanding 4
The student is able to:
• Independently design and implement scientific practices to explore and develop explanations for natural phenomenon that displays increased transfer, depth and complexity.*
• Analyze and critique other’s use of these practices to determine the validity of their findings. |

Meets the Standard 3
The student is able to:
• Independently design and implement scientific practices to explore and develop explanations for natural phenomenon.
• Analyze other’s use of these practices to determine the validity of their findings. |

Approaching 2
The student is able to:
• Design and implement scientific practices with support that furthers the student’s understanding of scientific core ideas. |

Does Not Meet 1
The student is not able to:
• Implement scientific practices effectively with or without support.

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