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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Energy Topics Project

Rubric (Academic)

Research Paper
Definition Present, in your own words, and understandable What it is used for Fuel, electricity, transportation, etc. How it works A short description of how it operates or how the resource is obtained. Advantages At least two Disadvantages At least two Future Plans At least one statement about the plans or projected use in the future for your energy source. Works cited At least one website Format Typed, double spaced, 12 point font, edited correctly

Points 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3

Total Points

25

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PowerPoint

Successful and your group members names Present and understandable Fuel, electricity, transportation, etc. Summarized from research paper At least two At least two Summarized from paper Present and related to your topic Explains something about your topic

Points 5

Cover slide Has the name of your topic

Definition What it is used for How it works Advantages Disadvantages Future Plans 5 pictures Chart/Graph

5 5 15 15 15 5 5 5 75

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Presentation

Successful

Points 30

Information All information is explained, pointed out, made understandable to people who know nothing about your topic. Slide references Slides are pointed out; relevant pictures/information/chart are referred to. Group members All group members participate. participation Good voice volume and eye contact.

10 10

Total Points

50

Quiz

Successful Questions Four questions in multiple-choice format with at least 4 answer choices. Questions should be direct, not misleading, and understandable. Questions should follow the instructions for the project Format Write or type out the questions in a legible format and show your questions numbered and answers with letter choices.

Points

15

Total Points

20

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