Scoring Rubric:

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Scoring Rubric

Overview: Students research and describe the Sun's and Earth's energy sources and how they affect life on the surface of Earth.

Describe the Sun's energy, how it is produced, how it is changed, and its effects on living things

3 Student describes in detail the Sun's energy, how it is produced, and how it is changed and gives several examples of its effect on Earth's life. Uses good illustrations.

2 Student gives adequate descriptions of the Sun's energy with few examples. Illustrations are average.

1 Student's description is not adequate or is missing examples.

Describe the effects produced by the Sun's energy interacting with Earth's surface and atmosphere

3 Student describes in detail one or more examples, such as global winds, ocean currents, or weather. Uses good illustrations.

2 Student describes one or more examples, but is missing some information. Illustrations are average.

1 Student's description is missing important information or illustrations.

Describe one or more possible future energy sources

3 Student describes in detail one or more of the topics in Chapter 3, such as fuel cells, geothermal energy, or nuclear fusion. Uses good illustrations.

2 Student's description of the topics is adequate, but is missing some information. Illustrations are average.

1 Student's description is missing important information or illustrations.

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