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| Technology |
Clearly states the technology needed and used to create energy from the source. Uses diagrams and other visual representations to aid in understanding. |
Explains the technologies used but does not include diagrams or other visual representations. |
Does not clearly state the technologies used to drive the energy source. |
Provides no references to the technologies used. |
| History |
Clearly states the history behind the development of the energy source. Includes a timeline and other visual representation based on data compiled from a variety of sources. |
Clearly states the history behind the development of the energy sources with a timeline or other visual representation. |
Mentions history but lacks visual representation. |
Omits or only briefly mentions history. |
Advantages and Disadvantages
- Availability
- Economics
- Environment
- Ethics
- Safety
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Includes a chart with detailed advantages and disadvantages associated with the energy source. Includes at least five distinct categories on the chart. Shows evidence that data is compiled from a variety of sources. |
Includes a chart with detailed advantages and disadvantages associated with the energy source. Includes at least three distinct categories on the chart. |
Mentions only a few advantages and disadvantages. |
Does not mention any advantages or disadvantages. |
| Environment |
Includes an environmental impact report with data and statistics used to explain impact. Provides original graphs constructed by using data compiled from a variety of sources. Uses data to add clarity to the impact report. |
Includes an environmental impact report with data and statistics used to explain impact. Presents graphs and statistics, but they are not original. |
Includes few references about the impact on the environment. Does not provide enough details to clearly explain the environmental impact. |
Does not mention environmental impacts or provides inaccurate information. |
| Economics |
Compares data from at least four other energy sources in the cost analysis. Provides a rationale statement that summarizes the data. Uses data analysis to explain the costs associated with the production of the group’s energy source. |
Provides a cost analysis, which includes the benefits and challenges associated with the production of the group’s energy source. |
Includes a few references to the cost of production of the group’s energy source, but does not provide enough details. |
Includes no references to the cost of production of the group’s energy source. |
| Usage |
Shows evidence that the current availability and use is researched, and includes a summary of recommendations for the future use of the energy source. Communicates data through unique and original visual representation. |
Shows evidence that the current availability and use is researched, and visually represents some data. |
Shows some evidence that the current availability and use of the group’s energy source is research, but does not provide enough details. |
Includes no references to the current availability and use of the group’s energy source. |
| Teamwork |
Demonstrates that the work was distributed fairly among group members. Serves as a role model for teamwork. |
Demonstrates that the work was distributed fairly among group members. |
Demonstrates that arguments and a lack of communication prevented a quality group project, and only a few group members did most of the work. |
Demonstrates that arguments, a lack of communication, and a lack of effort prevented the project from being completed by the group. |
| Visual |
Presents a professional and unique learning center that is clearly designed with the audience in mind. |
Presents a visually appealing learning center in which information is organized, easy to read, and easy to understand. |
Presents a learning center that lacks visual appeal and makes information difficult to access. |
Presents information that is unorganized and hard to read. |