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Evaluation Your group must analyze all evidence and consider all possibilities and offer a scientific explanation. The final project is a presentation of your evidence to the class. Your grade is based upon your knowledge in your area of expertise, presentation of evidence (board display & oral report), and whether or not your group's analysis of evidence thoroughly explains the crime. Quiz for area of expertise Presentation of evidence board display Presentation of evidence oral using visual aid Beginning 1 Answered only one question correctly by due date, or answered all questions correctly, but turned them in past the due date. More than 3 of the following are missing: Name of police department, name of case, names of group members, titles of evidence are size 30 font, includes all pictures of evidence Evidence and conclusion not clearly argued or completely missing. Two of the group members do not participate in presentation, do not have eye contact, Developing 2 Answered 2 of the questions correctly by due date. 2-3 of the following are missing: Name of police department, name of case, names of group members, titles of evidence are size 30 font, includes all pictures of evidence Evidence is not clearly argued, conclusion is vague. One of the group members does not participate in presentation, does not have eye Accomplished 3 Answered three of the questions correctly by due date. One of the following is missing: Name of police department, name of case, names of group members, titles of evidence are size 30 font, includes all pictures of evidence Evidence is clearly argued and conclusion is present. All group members participate in presentation, all members present using eye contact, voice projection, logic Exemplary 4 Answered all questions correctly by due date. Name of police department, name of case, names of group members, titles of evidence are size 30 font, includes all pictures of evidence Evidence is clearly argued, conclusion is present and written accurately. All group members participate in presentation, all members present using eye contact, voice projection, logic Score 94
Inquiry Laboratory Report Rubric Name: Final Score: This analytic rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when preparing your lab report. If the task has been successfully completed, all points are awarded. If the task is incomplete half points may be awarded. No points are awarded if the task is not attempted. Category Scoring Criteria Points Problem and Hypothesis 20 points Experimental Design: Materials and Methods Question is clearly stated; appropriate background information/research is provided regarding the subject Possible solution/prediction for the problem in complete sentence(s); statement is testable. Complete, detailed list of ALL substances, organisms, and equipment used in the lab. Be precise! Detailed list of steps taken in lab written in complete sentences; procedure should be repeatable. 30 points Control and experimental groups specified; controlled, independent/experimental, and dependent variables specified. Observations and Data 25 points Analysis and Conclusions 25 points Data, observations, drawings and notes taken from experiment; clear and understandable. Presentation of data in table, graph, or chart format; may be attached on separate sheet if necessary. All tables, graphs, and charts labeled clearly and accurately. 5 Hypothesis is accepted or rejected based upon lab results (Chi square for Drosophila lab). Explanation of acceptance/rejection of hypothesis based upon analysis of data from lab; include averages, highest, lowest, control, independent/dependent variables, etc. to help reader understand your results. Discussion of possible sources of experimental error that may have occurred in collection of data, experimental design, etc. that could influence and skew results. Overall: Typed, double spaced, no spelling errors or visible corrections (proofreading is required – even with spell check!); follow given lab format. Score Total Points 100 Self-evaluation Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. Deadline 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 10 5 5 Student Evaluation Teacher Evaluation All turned-in assignments will be completed by the assigned deadline. Reports submitted the day after the deadline will lose 10% credit. The due date for this assignment is: ___________ 95
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DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS CURRICULUM GU
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SECTION I - Course Information TABL
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STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY The objecti
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PROCESS SKILLS � Applying Probabi
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GRADING GUIDELINES Category Expecta
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SUMMARY OF UNITS Unit Title Duratio
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UNIT 1: Introduction to Forensic Sc
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D INQ.4 Design and conduct appropri
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ADDITIONAL TEXTS/ RESOURCES FOR USE
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UNIT 2: The Crime Scene 19
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Expectations from DHS Mission State
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ACTIVITIES Lab: Locard‟s principl
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