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Earth Science: Geology Unit Assessment
Unit 1 Perf
ormance Assessment
DUE DECEMBER
1
6
th
!!
(That gives you 4
weeks!!)
Standards and elements to be assessed
:
S6E5 Content
A.
Compare and contrast the Earth's crust, mantle, and core inc
luding temperature, density, and composition.
B.
Classify rocks by their process of formation.
C.
Describe processes that change rocks and the surface of the earth.
D.
Recognize that lithospheric plates constantly move and cause geological events on the earth’s su
rface.
E.
Explain the effects of physical processes (plate tectonics, erosion, deposition, volcanic eruptions, gravity) on geological
features including oceans (composition, currents, and tides).
F.
Describe how fossils show evidence of the changing surface an
d climate of the earth.
G.
Describe soil as consisting of weathered rocks and decomposed organic material.
H.
Explain the effects of human activity on the erosion of the earth's surface.
I.
The student will describe methods for conserving natural resources such as
water, soil, and air.
Description of the Task:
The “Taylor Road
Discovery Company” has a contest for students to submit an original
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(make a rock into a real “character”
–
give it a name
)
and its journey through the rock
cycle. This story
must
b
e presented to the producers
(
the class
)
as a
children’s b
潯o
(
with
pictures and words
).
Steps for completing the task:
1) Read the rubric and make sure you have a clear understanding of the assignment.
2) Choose a type of rock and determine what happens to it as it undergoes geologic changes on its way throu
gh
the rock cycle.
3
)
Use
your book,
notes
, and worksheets
4)
Check and make sure
that the following concepts have included:
Layers of the Earth
and sub
-
layers
Rock Cycle
Energy (i
.e. heat, gravity, motion)
Weathering & Erosion
Soil
Fossils
Sedimentati
on & Deposition
(all 5 steps for
sedimentary rock)
Physical Processes (I.e. Volcanoes,
Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics)
Rock
Types and
Classifications (Metamorphic,
Sedimentary, and Igneous)
5) Construct a rough draft
or
write an outline of your story.
6
)
Have a peer check your rough draft
or outline for content
against the rubric
.
7)
Create your final presentation (your children’s book)
8) Present your story to the producers
(your teacher and class)
.
Specific Grading Criteria Checklist:
(Hint! Check each
part off as you complete the project!)
Picture of the rock cycle
-
Not computer generated!!!
Outline or book
created and reviewed by peer
Layers
and sub
-
layers
of the Earth Included
Rock Cycle Described
Forms of Energy Addressed
(Heat, Gravity and Motion
)
Weathering and Erosion Identified
-
not just defined!
Soil (you can talk about the horizons
, formation
or humus)
Fossil Types in
r
elation to Sedimentary Rock Types
or how the fossil formed
Sedimentation & Deposition Acknowledged
(all five steps in becoming
sedimentary rock)
Volcanoes,
Earthquakes
, and Plate Tectonics
Involvement in Rock Formation
Identified the Three Classifications of Rocks
and
classification
Presentation of Story
Important dates:
1.
12/2/13
Rough Draft due
2.
12/6/13
Work on project dur
ing class
-
1
st
peer check
3.
12/10/13
Work on project during class
-
2
nd
peer
check
4.
12/16
/13 Project DUE!!!!
5.
12/16/13
-
12/18
/13
Present project during class
**Project Must Be Typed!!!!
Help Sessions for the Project
Scheduled help sessions are as follows:
F
riday,
November 2
2
nd
8am (Room S1)
Wednesday
,
December
4
th
8am
(Room S1)
Wednesday,
December
11th 8am (Room S1)
Please come ready to work!!!!
Rubric for Geology Unit Performance Assessment
Total Points: __________
Criteria
0
1
Field Assistant
2
Project Specialist
3
Geologist Emeritus
The Rock
Cycle an
d
Classification
of Rocks
Not Attempted
Rock Cycle inaccurately
explained and less than
three
types/
classifications
of rocks are identified.
Rock Cycle not accurately
explained or not all three
/types/
classifications of
rocks are identified.
Rock Cycle a
ccurately
explained with
three
types identified and
classifications of rocks
identified.
Layers of the
Earth
Not Attempted
Only the main layers
identified.
All main layers and only
two sub
-
layers identified.
All layers and
sub
-
layers
identified.
Role of
Energy
Not Attempted
Only one process that
changes rock is described
(heat, gravity, motion,
etc.).
At least two processes
that change rock are
described (heat, gravity,
motion, etc.).
All processes that change
rock are described (heat,
grav
ity, motion, etc.).
Weathering
and Erosion
Not Attempted
No distinction is made
between the two
processes and their
contribution to rock
formation is not
addressed.
There is a not a clear
distinction made between
the two processes or their
contributio
n to rock
formation is not
addressed.
There is a
clear
distinction
made
between the two
processes and their
contribution to rock
formation.
Soil and fossil
Formation/
Composition
Not Attempted
The role of soil in
Sedimentary rock
formation is not
address
ed.
AND
Fossil/Sedimentary rock
relationship is not
explained.
The role of soil in
Sedimentary rock
formation is addressed.
OR
Fossil/Sedimentary rock
relationship explained.
The role of soil in
Sedimentary rock
formation is addressed.
AND
Fossil
Types
/Sed
imentary rock
relationship explained.
Sedimentatio
n &
Deposition
Not Attempted
Erosion, sedimentation,
and deposition are
defined, but a relationship
between the processes is
not shown.
Relationship between
erosion, sedimentation,
and deposition is vague
or
poorly described.
Relationship between
erosion, sedimentation,
and deposition is
accurately described as it
relates to the rock cycle.
Earth’s
Physical
Processes
Not Attempted
Underlying causes of
Plate Tectonics not
identified.
AND
Volcanoes or Earth
quakes
are not included in the
story.
Underlying causes of
Plate Tectonics identified
OR
Volcanoes or Earthquakes
included in the story.
Cause of
Plate Tectonics
identified
and plate
boundary identified
AND
Volcanoes or
Earthquakes included in
the story.
The story
graphics,
sound and/or
animation.
Not Attempted
or
Project includes
images, costuming, or
language that is
unrelated,
unidentifiable, or
distracts from the
content.
Project includes recycled
images, little use of
costuming, or poor use of
des
criptive language that
does not enhance the
understanding of overall
concepts, ideas, and
relationships.
Project includes original
images, costuming, or use
of descriptive language
that establishes a theme
and a general
understanding of
concepts, ideas a
nd
relationships.
Project includes
original
images,
costuming, or
use of descriptive
language that establishes
a consistent theme and
enhances understanding
of concepts, ideas and
relationships.
Grammar,
punctuation,
capitalization
and sentence
structu
re is
correct.
Not Attempted
OR
More than five errors in
spelling, capitalization,
punctuation, usage and
grammar.
More than three errors in
spelling, punctuation, and
grammar that impair
readability.
The project
is clearly
written with less than
three err
ors in grammar,
punctuation, and spelling.
The project is written
with no errors in
grammar, capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling.
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