Appendix A: Handouts and Worksheets – Soda & Candy Geyser

Appendix B: Rubric News Article

Lesson Quiz: Language Arts and the 5+1

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   Which skill is the most important to use when conducting an investigation?
   

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  A: spelling B: writing C: observing D: listening
  
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   Which task should a scientist perform after collecting data?
   

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  A: form a hypothesis B: take measurements
  
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  C: make observations D: record observations
  
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   Which of these safety rules should be used when conducting the investigations in this lesson?
   

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  A: wear safety goggles
  
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  B: wash hands thoroughly
  
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  C: place face over the soda bottle
  
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  D: perform without adult supervision
  
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• Exit Tickets (Conducting & Conclusions)

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  Name:_____________________________ Date:_______________________
  
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   What tool helped you collect data in your investigations?
   

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  A: measuring cup B: microscope
  
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   What tool did you use to record your observations?
   

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  A: science journal B: sidewalk chalk
  
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  C: chalkboard D: video
  
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   What did/would you do if your results were different from your classmates?
   

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  A: admit you failed B: repeat your investigation
  
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  C: tell your friends they are wrong D: throw away your paper
  
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   Which step in the scientific method helps scientists learn from one another?
   

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  A: forming a hypothesis B: making observations
  
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  C: communicating of results D: taking measurements
  
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    Which task is a scientist better able to perform after an investigation?
    

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  A: answer questions B: start fights C: write books D: make guesses
  
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• Lesson Quiz: Scientific Investigations

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  Name:_____________________________ Date:_______________________
  
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  Why do you think it is important to make accurate observations?
  
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  Place the scientific methods steps in order by placing a number next to each step.
  
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  ____ Record/analyze data ____ Make a conclusion.
  
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  ____ Make a hypothesis. ____ Communicate findings to others
  
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  ____ Conduct the experiment ____ State the problem
  
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  Why do you think it is important to make good and accurate observations?
  
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• Appendix D: Student Voice – Reflection on Learning & Teaching

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  Name: __________________________ Date: ________________________
  

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   How has this learning lesson changed you?
   

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   What do you know now that you didn’t know before?
   

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   What have you learned that you didn’t understand before? (Any aha! Moments)
   

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   Did the lesson change your thinking in a way that will not change your beliefs, behaviors or ways of thinking? (if yes, how)
   

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   What did you like about the lesson and why?
   

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   What did you like least about the lesson and why? (What would you do differently?)
   

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   Any other comments you would like to share?
   

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• Appendix E: (Culminating Project Rubrics)

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  For the Phantom Tollbooth Project:
  
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  Writing Assignments
  

  Score Point	Score Point Description
  4	The written response: • Fully addresses the prompt and purpose for writing • Focuses on the topic with ample supporting details and little or no extraneous information • Includes all components of the mode of writing • Displays a sense of wholeness (cohesiveness) including a logical order of ideas • Contains a beginning, middle and end appropriate for the mode of writing (introduction, body, conclusion – Expository) (Date, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature– Letter) • Contains appropriate paragraphing with clear transitions and topic sentences • Uses language effectively by varying vocabulary and sentence patterns • Contains correct grammatical structures with few or no errors • Uses correct spelling of high-frequency and grade-level words; few or no minor errors in punctuation and capitalization
  3	The written response: • Adequately addresses the prompt and purpose for writing • Relates to the topic with adequate supporting details but may have some extraneous information • Includes most of the components of the mode of writing • Contains a logical order of ideas • Contains an apparent beginning, middle and end appropriate for the mode of writing (introduction, body, conclusion – Expository) (Date, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature– Letter) • Contains paragraphing with some transitions and topic sentences • Varies vocabulary and sentence patterns • Contains grammatical structures that are mostly correct • Uses correct spelling of high-frequency and grade-level words; few errors in punctuation and capitalization
  2	The written response: • Partially addresses the prompt and purpose for writing • Demonstrates an awareness of the topic, with some supporting detail, but may contain extraneous information • Includes some of the components of the mode of writing • Contains fragmented ideas and is hard to understand • Attempts a beginning, middle and end appropriate for the mode of writing (introduction, body, conclusion – Expository) (Date, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature– Letter) • Contains some paragraphing with few transitions of ideas, topic sentences and/or details • Contains limited vocabulary and simple or incorrect sentences • Contains grammatical errors that interfere with meaning • Contains frequent errors in spelling, capitalization and punctuation that interfere with meaning
  1	The written response: • Attempts to address prompt and purpose for writing • Relates slightly to topic, has little or no supporting detail and may contain much extraneous information • Includes few of the components of the mode of writing • Contains no logical order of ideas • Contains little or no evidence of beginning, middle or end appropriate for the mode of writing (introduction, body, conclusion – Expository) (Date, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature – Letter) • Contains little evidence of paragraphing, lacks topic sentences • Contains limited vocabulary and sentence patterns, and errors in language usage • Contains serious grammatical errors that impede meaning • Contains many errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization that impede meaning
  0	The written response: • does not meet the criteria required to earn one point. • may only repeat or restate information given in the writing prompt. • may only provide information completely irrelevant to the writing prompt. • may have addressed a different topic or simply contain "I don't know"

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  ^{For The Phantom Tollbooth Project:}
  
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  ^{Fermi Report and Original Problem}
  

  Possible Points	Criteria for Written Report	Points Earned
  5	Report includes where Fermi was born/grew up, family structure as a child, education, life experiences, and contribution to mathematics.
  5	Introduction explaining purpose of the report is evident.
  5	Writing is well organized and includes a quality introduction and conclusion.
  5	Writing communicates thoughts clearly and thoughts are elaborated upon to an appropriate degree of depth.
  10	Report is at least two typed pages in length, and includes two photos, maps or tables appropriately labeled.
  5	There is a title page that includes the title of the paper, your name, the date and a graphic that reflects the subject of your paper.
  10	The last page is titled “Bibliography” and lists all references in teacher- specified style.
  5	Paper has no grammatical or spelling errors.
  5	Paper has title, 1”margins, double-spacing, 5-space indentations fromparagraphs, numbered pages, and 12-point font.
  5	Pages are stapled together in the upper-left-hand-corner, or placed in a folder with a clear, plastic cover. Pages are not wrinkled, torn, or out- of-order.
  5	Including with the report is evidence that student chose one of the classroom problems from the website: http://mathforum.org/workshops/sum96/interdisc/sheila1.html
  10	Using the questions from the website, a step-by-step-plan was written to help solve the problem.
  10	A short explanation of how the student arrived at the approximate answer is included.
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  85	Teacher Comments:

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  For The Phantom Tollbooth Project: Fractals
  

  Possible Points	Criteria	Points Earned
  10	The background and definition of a fractal are given.
  15	Explanation of the properties of self-similarity, fractional dimension and formation by iteration are given.
  15	An example of each property is evident.
  15	An activity for each property is evident.
  10	Writing is well organized and includes a quality introduction and conclusion.
  5	Writing utilizes higher-level vocabulary throughout.
  5	At least one picture or graphic is included for each property.
  10	The Keynote presentation includes a bibliography and lists all references in teacher-specified style.
  10	Research utilizes at least 3 references.
  10	A title slide includes title of project, your name and date of presentation. At least one appropriate graphic is included in title slide.
  5	The presentation is creative.
  10	Music is coordinated with the slides, and relates to the theme of the presentation.
  10	There are no grammatical, capitalization, punctuation or spelling errors.
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  130	Teacher Comments:

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  Science Investigation Project
  

  Points	Criteria	Points Earned
  8	The science project includes a project question, background information, hypothesis, materials list, experimental procedure, data, conclusion, and bibliography.
  2	The project question is clearly worded.
  5	The project question has at least 3 sources of information that can easily be found on the subject.
  5	It is possible to control other factors that might influence the data that is collected during the experiment, so that they do not interfere with the results.
  5	The background information has defined all important terms and concepts.
  5	The background information presents enough information to understand why the experimental results occur.
  5	The hypothesis is based on information contained in the background information.
  5	In the hypothesis, the independent variable and dependent variable are measurable.
  5	All necessary materials/equipment are listed in the materials list.
  5	The experimental procedure is organized and clearly stated.
  5	The graphs or charts contain sufficient data to know whether the hypothesis is correct.
  5	The chart or graph is labeled with an appropriate title.
  5	The appropriate graph or chart has been selected to display this data.
  5	In the graph, the independent variable is on the x-axis and the dependent variable is on the y-axis.
  5	The data is plotted correctly.
  5	The graph has the proper scale.
  5	In the conclusion, the results are summarized and used to support the findings.
  5	In the conclusion, the experimental procedure is summarized and evaluated.
  5	In the conclusion, changes in the experimental procedure and/or possibilities for future studies are included.
  5	In the bibliography, there are at least 3 written sources listed (not including Web pages) in the correct teacher-directed bibliography style.

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  5	Each of the sources in the bibliography includes all of the information necessary to properly identify the source (author’s name, the title, the date, and where it was published).
  5	All written work is properly spelled, punctuated, and capitalized.
  20	The findings from your science project have been communicated to an organization that is presently studying the decline of the bumblebee population. Proof is evident.
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  150	Teacher Comments:

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  For The Phantom Tollbooth Project: Social Studies: Catalog and Table
  

  Possible Points	Criteria	Points Earned
  10	Catalog is in a magazine format. It is well constructed using 8 1/2” by 11” size paper.
  10	The cover is colorful, neat and original. Student name is found on the cover. Catalog has a creative name that is appropriate for the country chosen.
  10	Table of contents is included.
  5	Pages are numbered.
  60	Each item has a picture, a description and cost in country’s currency and American dollars.
  5	At least twenty items are included.
  5	A table is included which compares the three countries’ currency rates.
  10	There is a column for each item, the country’s cost, American cost, other country’s cost, and the difference.
  10	There is a final column indicating how much money you saved for each item.
  5	There are no grammatical, capitalization, punctuation or spelling errors.
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  130	Teacher Comments:

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  The Phantom Tollbooth Project:
  
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  Vacation Brochure
  

  Criteria	4	3	2	1
  Organization	The brochure has excellent formatting and very well organized information.	The brochure has appropriate formatting and well-organized information.	The brochure has some organized information with random formatting.	The brochure's format and organization of material are confusing to the reader.
  Ideas	The brochure communicates relevant information appropriately and effectively to the intended audience.	The brochure communicates relevant information appropriately to the intended audience.	The brochure communicates irrelevant information, or communicates inappropriately to the intended audience.	The brochure communicates irrelevant information, and communicates inappropriately to the intended audience.
  Conventions	All of the writing is done in complete sentences. Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure.	Most of the writing is done in complete sentences. Most of the capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure.	Some of the writing is done in complete sentences. Some of the capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure.	Most of the writing is not done in complete sentences. Most of the capitalization and punctuation are not correct throughout the brochure.
  Graphics	The graphics go well with the text, and there is a good mix of text and graphics.	The graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text.	The graphics go well with the text, but there are too few.	The graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen.

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