Criteria

E Shows a Demonstrat poor es understandi understandi ng of the ng the sources of sources of energy and energy and their their functions. functions No punctuation , Unable to use correct grammar, sentence lacking cohesion and structure, more than 5 spelling errors, not consistent with information report, minimal and insufficient quality of ideas and content.

D Shows a sound understand ing of the sources of energy and their functions.

C Shows an average understand ing of the sources of energy and their functions.

B Shows a good understandi ng of the sources of energy and their functions.

A Shows a clear understandi ng of the sources of energy and their functions.

Information Report

Minimal punctuatio n, occasional use of correct grammar, basic sentence structure, less than 5 spelling errors, minimal evidence of information report, few very simple and unrelated ideas.

Some punctuatio n, uses correct grammar some of the time, simple sentence structure with some compound sentences, less than 10 errors, contains most parts of an information report, all ideas relate to the theme and structure.

Frequently used punctuation , uses correct grammar most of the time, sentences show some variety in length, structure and beginnings, less than 5 spelling errors, includes all aspects of an information report, ideas are substantial and elaborated.

Consistentl y uses punctuation , consistentl y uses correct grammar, sentences are correct and demonstrat e a good variety in length structure an beginnings, no errors and uses difficult words, coherent well structured and detailed information ideas skillfully

written within the information report structure.

Oral Presentatio n

Voice clarity not clear, pace is too fast or too slow, no eye contact to audience, information not organized or easy to follow.

Voice clarity sometimes clear, shows some knowledge of pace, some eye contact and some organizatio n, needs more information . Student copies an image to represent their moon colony. No originality.

Voice clarity usually clear, usually maintained pace, usually has good eye contact, good information but more detail needed.

Design of colony

Student gains assistance from teacher and uses source materials as a starting point to represent their moon colony.

Voice clarity always and with good pronunciati on, excellent pace, maintains excellent use of eye contact, used very detailed and appropriate information . Student Student Student uses uses uses a source various range of materials sources and source as a materials to materials starting create an and point to individual personal represent representat insight to their moon ion of a create a colony, moon unique little colony. moon evidence of colony. originality.

Voice clarity mostly clear, mostly maintained good pace, good eye contact, used detailed and appropriate information .