NUCLEAR REACTIONS ASSESSMENT
Task:Research an application of nuclear reactions. Develop a piece that demonstrates your understanding of nuclear reactions in this role & their affects on society. Work must be original and created by you.
Required content:
Provide an overview of the subject you choose
Discuss or depict the nuclear reactions involved in your subject
Describe the impact on society
Process:
1) Decide which subject you will study in depth and use your knowledge of nuclear reactions to understand.Some suggestions appear below. You may select some other subject with prior approval from Ms. O’Neill.
Effects of nuclear bombs on Earth and its people
Radon
medical diagnostics
medical treatments, such as cancer
nuclear power plants
Yucca mountain
dirty bombs
Chernobyl
2) Conduct research and generate an annotated bibliography with at least 5 sources (different pages on the same website do not count as different sources). Please use data bases. Guidelines for the annotated bibliography are in another document. The text of the annotated bibliography MUST be in your own words. This is 20% of your grade.
3) Choose a format from below that interests you. You may select some other format but must get prior approval from Ms. O'Neill.
Letter to a congressman
Fictional story
Musical piece - Needs to include an artist statement
Journal writings
Drawing or painting - Needs to include an artist statement
Picture book
Position piece
Biography
Brochure
Newspaper articles
Magazine article
Piece of 3D art - Needs to include an artist statement
4) Decide on your purpose. For example:
a) I am writing a journal from the perspective of a teenage girl to convey her thoughts & the effects of the bomb on that population.
b) I amwriting an information magazine article to inform citizens about the dangers of radon.
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Name Period
Nuclear Reactions Assessment Scoring Guide
Percentage of grade: 80% Category:Assessment
Plagiarism: There will be at least a letter grade penalty for plagiarism. The piece must be fixed and resubmitted to receive a grade.
Criteria
/ Excellent!! / Pretty Darn Good! / You made the cut. / Please Try Again.Overview
Details of nuclear reaction
Impact on society / All are clearly identified and directly relate to the subject chosen. (15) / Two are clearly identified and directly relate to the subject chosen. (12) / All can be identified and related to the subject chosen. OR One is difficult to identify or is loosely related.(9) / Two or more cannot be easily identified or/ are loosely related to the subject chosen. (0)
Idea development/
Supporting details / Depth and complexity of ideas supported by rich, engaging, and/or pertinent details; evidence of analysis, reflection, and insight. Demonstrates in-depth student understanding.
(30) / Depth of idea development supported by elaborated, relevant details. Demonstrates understanding of topic, but may misunderstand or overlook some less important ideas or details. (25) / Unelaborated idea development; unelaborated and/or repetitious details. Demonstrates understanding of topic, but may misunderstand or overlook some less important ideas or details. (22) / Minimal idea development; limited and/or unrelated details. Demonstrates some understanding of topic, with gaps in his/her conceptual understanding of the material. (0)
Accuracy of Content / All ideas presented in the piece are accurate. (10) / All ideas presented in the piece are accurate. (10) / Most ideas presented in the piece are accurate (at least 90%). (7) / Ideas presented in the product not accurate (less than 90%). (0)
Audience & Purpose
/ Purpose is clear; strong awareness of audience.(10) / Focused on a purpose; communicates with an audience. (8) / Some evidence of communicating with an audience for a specific purpose. (7) / Limited awareness of audience and/or purpose(0)
Required Elements for Chosen Format* / All defining elements are present. (10) / One defining elementis missing. (7) / Two defining elements are missing. (5) / More than two defining elementsare missing. (0)
*By required format I mean
If written then the piece will be organized, use a variety of language, have correct spelling, grammar & punctuation.Score ______
If you submit an art piece it will have quality craftsmanship & make appropriate use of materials.
]If you submit a musical piece it must have good form & use of harmony/harmonic progress & be under 7 minutes. A lead sheet/sheet music & recording is included.
You cite sources where appropriate.