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Explanations by all group members indicate a clear and accurate understanding of solar energy and heat transfer, and a rationale for the project is explained. |
Explanations by all group members indicate a relatively accurate understanding of the scientific principles of solar energy and heat transfer, and a rationale for the project is explained. |
Explanations by most group members indicate some understanding of the scientific principles of solar energy and heat transfer, and an attempt is made to explain a rationale for the project. |
Explanations by several members of the group do not illustrate much understanding of the scientific principles of solar energy and heat transfer, and no attempt is made to explain a rationale for the project. |
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Plan is neat with clear measurements and labeling for all components.
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Plan is neat with clear measurements and labeling for most components. |
Plan provides clear measurements and labeling for most components. |
Plan does not show measurements clearly or is otherwise inadequately labeled. |
| Information Gathering |
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Accurate information is taken from several sources in a systematic manner. |
Accurate information is taken from a couple of sources in a systematic manner. |
Accurate information is taken from a couple of sources but not systematically. |
Information is taken from only one source, or information is not accurate. |
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Well-chosen fonts, pleasing colors, and graphics support ideas throughout the project.
Design elements flow, guiding the reader. |
Fonts, colors, and graphics are suited to the project.
Design elements are consistent. |
Fonts, colors, and graphics may be randomly chosen.
Design elements are irregular. |
Text, colors, and graphics are distracting or inappropriate.
Design elements detract from the project. |
| Medium |
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Elements particular to the medium are used to advantage.
Digital photos and graphs are creatively used to communicate ideas. |
Some special features of the medium are employed.
Digital photos and graphs are used to communicate ideas. |
Few features of the medium are employed.
Digital photos and graphs are used but do not communicate effectively. |
The medium is not used to advantage.
No digital photos or graphs are used effectively. |
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Word choice is appropriate.
Grammar and spelling are free of errors. |
Word choice is appropriate.
Grammar and spelling are generally free of errors. |
Word choice is generally appropriate.
Poor grammar and spelling cause several errors. |
Word choice is inappropriate.
Poor grammar and spelling cause major errors. |
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Materials |
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Appropriate materials were selected and creatively modified in ways that made them even better. |
Appropriate materials were selected, and an attempt was made at creative modification to make them even better. |
Appropriate materials were selected. |
Inappropriate materials were selected and contributed to a product that performed poorly. |
| Modifications |
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Project shows clear evidence of troubleshooting, testing, and refinements based on data or scientific principles. |
Project shows clear evidence of troubleshooting, testing, and refinements. |
Project shows some evidence of troubleshooting, testing, and refinements. |
Project shows little evidence of troubleshooting, testing, and refinement. |