|
Student Worksheet Questions |
Score (points) |
| Part A: Develop a
Hypothesis |
1. States a hypothesis
|
5 |
3 |
1 |
|
Hypothesis is sensible and clear. |
Hypothesis is clear. |
Hypothesis is provided. |
|
____/5 |
2. States a Prediction
|
5 |
3 |
1 |
|
Prediction is sensible, clear, and based on
hypothesis. |
Prediction is clear, and based somewhat on
hypothesis. |
Prediction is made. |
|
____/5 |
| Part B: Look for
Patterns |
1. No answer needed
|
|
2. Plots earthquakes on world map
|
5 |
3 |
1 |
|
All earthquakes are accurately plotted |
Some earthquakes are accurately plotted |
Earthquakes are plotted |
|
____/10 |
3. Explains pattern to data
|
5 |
3 |
1 |
|
Provides a clear explanation using supportive facts |
Provides a somewhat clear explanation |
Provides an explanation |
|
____/5 |
4. Explains whether additional data
supports hypothesis
|
5 |
3 |
1 |
|
Provides a clear explanation using supportive facts |
Provides a somewhat clear explanation |
Provides an explanation |
|
____/5 |
5. Explains why establishing a
pattern is useful
|
5 |
3 |
1 |
|
Explanation is sensible, detailed and clear. |
Explanation is detailed and clear. |
Explanation is provided. |
|
____/5 |
| Part C: Tectonic
Plates |
| 1. No answer needed |
|
2. Explains earthquake pattern with
respect to tectonic plates
|
5 |
3 |
1 |
|
Explanation is sensible, detailed and clear. |
Explanation is detailed and clear. |
Explanation is provided. |
|
____/5 |
3. Speculate on reason
earthquakes occur in certain locations.
|
5 |
3 |
1 |
|
Explanation shows complete understanding concepts |
Explanation shows some understanding concepts |
Explanation shows very limited understanding
concepts |
|
____/5 |
| Total: |
____/45 |
