Download Portfolio Assessment Sheet - Unit 1 Nature of Science

Portfolio Assessment Sheet – 1st Semester – AC Earth Science
Due on: ________________________
NAME: ______________________________
Compile evidence of your learning of the unit objectives and complete the following instructions:
1) Attach this table of contents and list the titles of your evidence next to each objective
2) Write a brief description of why you chose each piece of evidence following the title of each item on
the table of contents page.
3) Place in order and number your evidence with the objective number from this page.
4) Complete and attach the self reflection/evaluation sheet provided for this unit at the back.
5) Staple together and turn in portfolio assignment by due date.
Learning Objectives/Goals: Create one product that will …
Objective #1:
Title(s):
Objective #2:
Title(s):
Objective #3:
Show you understand how to use the scientific method and all its steps to
solve problems and can apply it to everyday use in the world.
Reason Chosen:
Demonstrates knowledge of the differences between mass, weight, density
& volume and the metric units used to measure them.
Reason Chosen:
Title(s):
Compare and contrast the Earth's crust, mantle, and core including
temperature, density, and composition.
Reason Chosen:
Objective #4:
Title(s):
Describe processes that change rocks and the surface of the earth.
Reason Chosen:
Objective #5:
Demonstrate your understanding of how different rocks and minerals were
formed and how they are used on earth.
Reason Chosen:
Title(s):
Objective #6:
Title(s):
Objective #7:
Title(s):
Objective #8:
Title(s):
Describe how fossils show evidence of the changing surface by continental
drift and changing climate of the Earth.
Reason Chosen:
Explain the effects of physical processes (plate tectonics, erosion,
deposition, volcanic eruption, gravity) on geological features including
oceans (composition, currents, and tides).
Reason Chosen:
Describe the affects of human activity on the earth’s surface and some
methods for conserving natural resources such as water, soil, and air.
Reason Chosen:
Evaluation Instrument for Portfolio Assessment
Learning
Goals/Objectives
Show you understand how
to use the scientific
method and all its steps to
solve problems and can
apply it to everyday use in
the world.
Demonstrates knowledge
of the differences between
mass, weight, density &
volume and the metric
units used to measure
them.
Compare and contrast the
Earth's crust, mantle, and
core including
temperature, density, and
composition.
Describe processes that
change rocks and the
surface of the earth
through different types of
weathering and erosion.
Demonstrate your
understanding of how
different rocks and
minerals were formed and
how they are used on
earth.
Describe how fossils show
evidence of the changing
surface by continental drift
and changing climate of
the Earth.
Explain the effects of
physical processes (plate
tectonics, erosion,
deposition, volcanic
eruption, gravity) on
geological features
including oceans
(composition, currents,
and tides).
Describe the affects of
human activity on the
earth’s surface and some
methods for conserving
natural resources such as
water, soil, and air.
Proficient
3 Points
Apprentice
2 Points
Novice
1 Point
Missing
0 Points
Evidence is
clearly
provided by
mutliple
artifacts of
excellent
quality with
rich detail,
color and
organization.
At least one
artifact of
good quality
was
provided as
evidence
with details,
color and
organization.
Evidence
was of poor
quality, was
unconvincing
or did not
clearly apply
to the goal.
Artifact was
not present
or found to
be totally
unacceptable
as evidence
to the
specific goal.
Total Points x 4 =
FINAL PORTFOLIO GRADE: ________________