Homeostasis Project
In a changing environment, how does the human body regulate changes in order to reach the desired outcome- maintaining balance, equilibrium and/or homeostasis?
EMERGING
1
60-69% / E/D
1.5 / DEVELOPING
2
70-79% / D/P
2.5 / PROFICIENT
3
80-89% / P/A
3.5 / ADVANCED
4
90-100%
Articulating a science idea
What is the evidence that students can articulate a clear issue and explain its scientific context? / ·  The feedback mechanisms as they relate to this scenario are unclear
·  The physiological changes occurring in the body are not properly conveyed.
·  Scientific content contains inaccuracies and proper control mechanisms for homeostasis are not clarified. / ·  The feedback mechanisms as they relate to this scenario are partially correct
·  The physiological changes occurring in the body are not in depth enough.
·  Scientific content is partially accurate and makes general connections to the control mechanisms for homeostasis. / ·  The feedback mechanisms as they relate to this scenario are accurate
·  The physiological changes occurring in the body are defined.
·  Scientific content is accurate and discusses specific connections to the control mechanisms for homeostasis. / ·  The feedback mechanisms as they relate to this scenario are accurate, clear and well conveyed.
·  The physiological changes taking place in the body are clear and concise.
·  Scientific content is accurate and includes a clear, detailed, and relevant discussion of the control mechanisms for homeostasis.
Digital Presentation
What is the evidence that the presentation thoughtful, exciting and engaging to audience? / ·  Presents ideas and products in typical ways (text-heavy PowerPoint slides, recitation of notes, no interactive features)
·  Only some members participate in actual presentation
·  Presenters are reading from the digital presentation / ·  Adds some interesting touches to presentation media
·  Attempts to include elements in presentation that make it more lively and engaging
·  Only some members participate in actual presentation
·  Presenters are reading from the digital presentation and attempting to engage the audience / ·  Creates visually pleasing presentation media
·  Includes elements in presentation that are especially fun, lively, engaging, or powerful to the particular audience
·  All members participate in actual presentation
·  Presenters engage audience by interacting with them rather than reading from the digital presentation / ·  Creates visually exciting presentation media
·  Includes elements in presentation that are especially fun, lively, engaging, or powerful to the particular audience
·  All members participate in presentation with enthusiasm and expertise
·  Presenters engage audience through interaction and audience focus
Conclusion
What is the evidence that the student can draw logical and sound conclusions? / ·  Conclusions to this scenario are unclear
·  Expresses or implies conclusions with no limitations or unanswered questions / ·  Conclusions are generally plausible
·  Describes general limitations or unanswered questions / ·  Conclusions are logical and specific
·  Identifies specific limitations or unanswered questions / ·  Conclusions are logical, specific, and well supported
·  Explains limitations and/or unanswered questions
Sources of Information
Are sources of information appropriate and creative as well as properly cited? / ·  Uses only typical sources of information (website, book, article)
·  Sources are not cited/ doesn’t follow MLA format / ·  Uses typical sources of information
·  Cites sources but doesn’t follow MLA format / ·  Utilizes a variety of sources including at least one unusual source
·  Sources are properly cited using MLA format / ·  In addition to typical sources, finds unusual ways or places to get information (adult expert, community member, business or organization, literature)
·  Sources are properly cited using MLA format


Using MLA format for citing sources

An Entire Web Site

Website Name. Website Publisher/Sponsor, Day Month Year of Publication (if available). Web. Day Month Year of Access. <URL>

Ex. Kroger. The Kroger Company, 2013. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. www.krogercompany.com

Article from a Web Site

Article Author Last Name, First Name Middle Initial. “Article Title.” Website Name. Website Publisher/Sponsor, Day Month Year of Publication. Web. Day Month Year of Access. <URL>

Ex. “Underwater Engineers: Princeton Students Design ROVs.” Ohio.gov: Department of Education. Ohio Department of Education, n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2009. www.ohio.deptartmentofeducation.gov

Article from a Magazine

Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Periodical Day Month Year: pages. Medium of publication.

Ex. Poniewozik, James. "TV Makes a Too-Close Call." Time 20 Nov. 2000: 70-71. Print.

Personal Interviews

Name of interviewee. Include the descriptor “Personal interview” and the date of the interview.

Ex. Purdue, Pete. Personal interview. 1 Dec. 2000.