Molecular Nature of Matter and Changes Essay

Exemplary

Assessment is 5 paragraphs long (each paragraph is at least 5 sentences long).

Above Average

Assessment is 4 paragraphs long (each paragraph is at least 5 sentences long).

Average

Assessment is 3 paragraphs long (each paragraph is at least 5 sentences long).

Adequate

Assessment is 2 paragraphs long (each paragraph is at least 5 sentences long).

Inadequate

Assessment is 1 paragraph or shorter (each paragraph is at least 5 sentences long).

Exemplary

Technical information is presented in a clear and understandable manner with limited jargon.

Above Average

Assessment is clear and readable, but the use of jargon makes the writing challenging to understand.

Average

Assessment is moderately understandable but has areas that are difficult to understand.

Adequate

Assessment is hard to understand but can be understood with multiple readings.

Inadequate

Assessment is extremely difficult to understand.

Exemplary

The structure of both molecules and atoms, including their differences, are explained, as is their role in the generation of matter.

Above Average

The structure of both molecules and atoms, including their differences, are explained.

Average

Some of the following components are identified and described: magnets and their poles, wire/coil, shaft or movement generator.

Adequate

The distinction between molecules and atoms is made.

Inadequate

Molecules and atoms are identified as components in matter.

Exemplary

All 3 substructures (proton, neutron, and electron) are identified and described in detail and the relationship between each one is described.

Above Average

All 3 substructures are identified and moderately described.

Average

All 3 substructures are identified and minimally described.

Adequate

All 3 substructures are named, but additional details are lacking.

Inadequate

1 or 2 substructures are named.

Exemplary

The roles of all 3 substructures are explained in detail and how their roles impact the creation of matter is explained.

Above Average

The roles of all 3 substructures are explained in detail.

Average

The roles of all 3 substructures are minimally described.

Adequate

The roles of only 1 or 2 substructures are minimally described.

Inadequate

Partial roles are discussed.