Science 7
Performance Task No. 1
Directions: Write a short essay explaining the importance of Scientific Method in our daily lives. Write it in
a one whole sheet of paper. You will be graded based on the criteria reflected in the rubrics below.
RUBRICS
Science 7
Performance Task No. 2
Directions: Construct a concept map to show important concepts you’ve learned about elements and
compounds. Use a separate sheet of paper for your output. A sample of a concept map is provided below
as your guide or reference. You will be graded based on the criteria reflected in the rubrics below.
Sample:
4 3 2 1
Organization -well organized -thoughtfully -somewhat -confusing
-logical format organized organized -contains a limited
-contain all main -easy to follow -somewhat number of concepts
concepts most of the time incoherent
-contains most of -contains only few
the main concepts of the main
concepts
Content concepts -shows an -Makes some -makes many -shows no
and terminology understanding of mistakes in mistakes in understanding of the
the topic’s concepts terminology or terminology and topic’s concepts and
and principles and shows a few shows a lack of principles
uses appropriate misunderstandings understanding of
terminology of concepts many concepts
Connection and -all words -all words -most words -some words
knowledge of the accurately accurately accurately accurately connected
relationships connected connected connected -connections aren’t
among concepts -connections -connections are -connections are clear, they convey
indicates superior clear ,logical and somewhat clear little meaning and do
organization/ convey meaning and convey some not promote clarity.
understanding and -Identifies meaning -fails to use any
enhance meaning important -make some appropriate concepts
-Identifies all the concepts but incorrect or appropriate
important concepts makes some connections connection.
and shows an incorrect
understanding of connections.
the relationships
among them.
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Science 7
Performance Task No. 3
Directions: Choose one technique or method in separating mixtures. Draw or illustrate the method you
have chosen and label it correctly. You can apply colors to your drawing. You also write a short discussion
about how the method or technique works. Your illustration and discussion will be graded based on the
criteria reflected in the rubrics below.
RUBRICS
Science 7
Performance Task No. 4
Directions: Write a short discussion explaining the differences between saturated, unsaturated and
supersaturated solutions. Write it in a one whole sheet of paper. You will be graded based on the criteria
reflected in the rubrics below.
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1 2 3 4
Content & - Content is - Content is not - Content is - Content is
Development incomplete. comprehensive accurate, comprehensive and
- Major points are - Major points are - Major points are accurate.
not clear. addressed, but not stated. - Major points are
-Specific examples well supported. - Responses are stated clearly and
are not used. - Responses are adequate and are well supported.
inadequate or do not address topic. - Responses are
address topic. - Content is clear. excellent and
-Specific examples -Specific examples address topic.
do not support topic. are used. - Content is clear.
-Specific examples
are used.
Organization & - Organization and - Structure of the - Structure is -Structure of the
Structure structure detract paper is not easy to mostly clear and paper is clear and
from the message. follow. easy to follow. easy to follow.
- Writing is - Transitions need - Transitions are - Transitions are
disjointed and improvement. present. logical and maintain
lacks transition of - Conclusion is - Conclusion is the flow of thought
thoughts. missing, or if logical. throughout the
provided, does not paper.
flow from the body - Conclusion is
of the paper. logical and flows
from the body of the
paper.
Grammar, - Paper contains - Paper contains few - Rules of - Rules of grammar,
Punctuation & numerous grammatical, grammar, usage, usage, and
Spelling grammatical, punctuation and and punctuation punctuation are
punctuation, and spelling errors. are followed with followed; spelling is
spelling errors. minor errors. correct.
Spelling is correct.
