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Plant Description

I accurately identify and explain in detail all necessary conditions for plant growth.

I describe the complete life cycle of plants in detail.

I make many informed inferences about the role of plants in the environment.

I identify and explain the necessary conditions for plant growth.

I describe the life cycle of plants.

I make some informed inferences about the role of plants in the environment.

I explain the necessary conditions for plant growth with some errors.

I describe the life cycle of plants but leave out some important information.

I make some informed inferences and some incorrect inferences about the role of plants in the environment.

I develop a testable hypothesis.

I plan an experiment that can prove or disprove the hypothesis.

I successfully carry out an experiment that controls all variables.

I always observe, measure, and record change over time with accuracy.

I develop a hypothesis.
I plan an experiment that tests the hypothesis.

I carry out an experiment that controls some variables.

I usually observe, measure, and record change over time with accuracy.

I develop a hypothesis with some assistance.

I plan an experiment that tests the hypothesis with some assistance.

I carry out an experiment that controls variables with some assistance.

I observe, measure, and record change over time with some errors.

I develop a hypothesis with a great deal of assistance.

I plan an experiment that tests the hypothesis with a great deal of assistance.

I carry out an experiment that controls variables with a great deal of assistance.

I observe, measure, and record change over time with lots of errors.

Analysis and Conclusions

I successfully draw several conclusions based on evidence.

I communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
I consider additional variables when comparing findings with others to determine the best conditions for growing plants.

I compare what I’ve learned about plants to the results of the experiment and describe new learning in detail.

I develop detailed models (illustrations and charts) with correct labeling to explain how plants grow.

I draw some conclusions based on evidence.

I communicate ideas clearly.

I compare findings with others to determine the best conditions for growing plants.

I compare what I’ve learned about plants to the results of the experiment and describe new learning.

I develop models (illustrations and charts) with correct labeling to explain how plants grow.

I draw some conclusions that are not based on evidence.

I communicate ideas but some ideas may be unclear.

I compare findings with others but have difficulty determining the best conditions for growing plants.

I compare what I’ve learned about plants to the results of the experiment, but the comparison is confusing or inaccurate.

I develop models (illustrations and charts) with labeling to explain how plants grow, but some elements are missing or incorrect.

I do not draw conclusions.

I do not communicate ideas clearly.

I do not compare findings or cannot determine the best conditions for growing plants.

I do not compare what I’ve learned about plants to the results of the experiment.

I develop models (illustrations and charts) with labeling to explain how plants grow, but most elements are missing or incorrect.

Project Management

I independently and successfully complete all parts of the project.

I choose helpful processes. I use timelines, ask for feedback, develop and follow a plan, and monitor and adjust as needed.

I work cooperatively and provide leadership in a group.

I independently complete all parts of the project.

I choose some helpful processes. I use timelines, ask for feedback, develop and follow a plan, and monitor and adjust as needed.

I work cooperatively in a group.

I complete all parts of the project with assistance, or independently complete some of the project.

I choose some helpful processes with assistance. I use timelines, ask for feedback, develop and follow a plan, and monitor and adjust as needed.

I work cooperatively in a group some of the time.

I complete only part of the project and require a great deal of assistance.

I do not choose helpful processes.

I fail to work cooperatively in a group.