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Concept Understanding |
I can identify simple machines in the world around me by themselves and when they are part of more complicated machines.
I can elaborate on specific ways that simple machines make life easier. |
I can identify simple machines in the world around me when they are by themselves and can often see them in more complicated machines.
I can explain some ways that simple machines make life easier. |
With help, I can identify simple machines in the world around me.
With prompting, I can explain some ways that simple machines make life easier.
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I have a hard time identifying simple machines in the world around me.
I cannot explain ways that simple machines make life easier.
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Scientific Process
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I effectively use scientific skills and knowledge to create a machine.
I use a spreadsheet to collect, sort, and display data. |
I use some scientific skills and knowledge to create a machine.
I use a spreadsheet to show data. |
With help, I use some scientific skills and knowledge to create a machine.
With help, I use a spreadsheet to show data. |
I have a lot of trouble using scientific skills and knowledge to create a machine.
I do not use a spreadsheet to show data. |
| Machine |
I describe my simple machine accurately and realistically, and I explain in detail how my machine accomplishes its work by showing the transfer of force.
I explain how my machine makes life easier. |
I describe the specific ways that my machine makes life easier, and I back up my claims with logical, well-thought-out reasons.
I describe my machine accurately and explain how it accomplishes its work by showing the transfer of force. |
I explain how my machine makes life easier, and I give good reasons for my claims.
I describe my machine, but I leave out some important points. |
I leave out lots of important information when I describe my machine.
I do not explain how my machine makes life easier. |
| Presentation: Organization |
My presentation has an introductory slide that explains what the presentation is about and a concluding slide that emphasizes the most important points. My presentation is arranged in a logical order. |
My presentation has an introductory slide, a concluding slide, and is arranged in a reasonable order. |
My presentation is missing either an introductory slide or a concluding slide, or my presentation is arranged in a confusing order. |
My presentation is confusing and does not seem to be in any particular order. |
| Presentation: Appearance |
I have an appropriate amount of text on each slide, and I use graphics and special effects to help me communicate my meaning. |
I usually have an appropriate amount of text on each slide, and the graphics and special effects I use do not detract from what I am saying. |
Sometimes I have too much text on a slide, or occasionally my graphics and special effects detract from what I am saying. |
I have too much text on many slides, and my graphics and special effects seem more important than what I am saying. |
| Presentation: Writing |
I have no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or language usage. |
I have no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or language usage that detract from meaning. |
I have some errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or language usage that detract from meaning. |
I have so many errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and language usage that understanding what I am saying is difficult. |