Newton’s Laws Think-Tac-Toe Square H

ACTIVITY / Exemplary / Proficient / Partially Proficient / Incomplete
Introduction
5 pts / 5 points
The poster presents a section that fully introduces the viewer to the topic (corresponding Newton’s law). / 3 points There is an intent to introduce the topic of the poster but does not accomplishes it fully. / 1 points
There is a failed attempt to introduce the topic. / 0 points
There is no attempt to introduce the topic.
Accuracy of the content
20 pts / 20 points
The poster has accurate information:
--Demonstrates in detail that for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction.
--Defines the terms action and reaction in terms of forces.
--Explains why action and reaction do not cancel each other. / 15 points
The information presents small inaccuracies, small omissions or is unclear.
--Demonstrates in detail that for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction.
--Fails to define the terms action and reaction in terms of forces.
--Attempts to explain why action and reaction do not cancel each other. / 10 points
The information has many inaccuracies or is quite unclear.
--Refers to forces, but does not demonstrate full knowledge of the 3rd law equal but opposite reaction.
--Defines the terms action and reaction in terms of forces.
--Explains why action and reaction do not cancel each other. / 0 points
The information is confusing and inaccurate.
Text Elements
10 pts / 10 points
The fonts are easy-to-read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
Use of italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability.
Text is appropriate in length.
The background and colors enhance the readability of text. / 7 points
Sometimes the fonts are easy-to-read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability. / 4 points
Overall readability is difficult with lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold or lack of appropriate indentations of text. / 0 points
The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text and small point size of fonts, inappropriate contrasting colors, poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting.
Layout
15 pts / 15 points
The layout is aesthetically pleasing, attracts the viewers and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings and subheadings and white space. The text windows organize well the information. / 10 points
The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Viewers are still drawn to the poster. The text windows do not present the information completely organized. / 5 points
The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or uses a distracting background. Fails to attract the viewer. The text windows have uncorrelated information. / 0 points
The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheadings to enhance the readability. Text windows are not coherent with one another.
Graphics/ Images
10 pts / 10 points
The graphics and images assist in presenting an overall theme and make visual connections that enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships. Images are referenced in the text / 7 points
The graphics and images depict material and assist the audience in understanding the flow of information or content.
Images are proper size, resolution. They are mostly referenced in the text / 4 points
Some of the graphics or images seem unrelated to the topic/theme and do not enhance the overall concepts.
Images are too large/small in size. Or they are not referenced on the text / 0 points
The graphics and images are unrelated to the content.
Graphics do not enhance understanding of the content, or are distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content.
Writing Mechanics
10 pts / 10 points
The text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. / 7 points
The textis clearly written with little or no editing required for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. / 4 points
Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors distract or impair readability. / 0 points
Mayor errors in spelling, punctuation, usage and grammar
Sources
5 pts / 5 points
Provides complete list of sources / 3 points
Provides an incomplete list of sources. / 0 points
No sources provided.
TOTAL
_____/75

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