Unit 5 IB Rubric Review

Which TWO criterion will you be assessed on for this project?

• A: Knowing and Understanding

• B: Inquiring and Analyzing

• C: Processing and Evaluating

• D: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science

Your calculations will be worth what percentage of your grade?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

Your CER Graphic Organizer will be worth what percentage of your grade?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

Your Final Product will be worth what percentage of your grade?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

To receive full credit on your calculations, they must have which of the following? Select all that apply.

• Units (when needed)

• Givens Identified

• Process Shown

• Correct Equations used

To receive full credit on your CER graphic organizer, it must contain which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A claim where the position is clear and concise.

• 3 specific pieces of evidence that are related to the claim and meaningfully contribute to the argument.

• Your reasoning successfully connects the evidence to the claim to create a complete scientific argument.

• A detailed paragraph explaining your entire argument.

What are your options for the final product? Select all that apply.

• Position Paper

• Flipgrid Video

• Infographic/Poster

• Podcast

To receive full credit on your final product, you must use scientific language to clearly communicate your argument against Ancient Aliens AND.... (select all that apply).

• Define pseudoscience, outline the pseudoscience in Ancient Aliens, and describe ways to spot other examples of pseudoscience and give another example of pseudoscience.

• Discuss and analyze the dangers of pseudoscience and the impact of Ancient Aliens. Analyze another example of the effects of pseudoscience.

• Discuss and analyze the implications of using science to combat pseudoscience.

• Watch an episode of Ancient Aliens to determine their main pseudoscientific claims and create counterclaims for each.