Performance Criteria
Completed and Submitted by Due Date (work submitted after original due date ok'd with written notice)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Contains ten K-8 science activities with appropriate resources
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Five themes are represented
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Assessment Item 2 - Integrated Science-based Thematic Unit
Develop an integrated/thematic unit which includes science activities/lessons related to the theme. This   assignment is part of the 531 culminating activity and more details will be given during the semester

Performance Criteria
Completed and Submitted by Due Date (work submitted after original due date ok'd with written notice)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Unit is age appropriate and developmentally appropriate
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Several Aspects of diversity are addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Contains a page listing the objectives of the thematic unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Contains an assessment page with performance criteria tied to objectives
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Contains a page listing needed materials to carry out thematic unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Contains a page listing Appropriate National Standards (if available, NCTM, NCSS, etc) addressed in the thematic unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Assessment Item 3 - Group Science Experiment
Working in groups of 3-4, **design** an experiment to answer a question scientifically. The question should  relate to something you can realistically observe, measure, or explore. Attempts should be made to pick a  question that would likely be of interest to a K-8 grade student. Each group member should contribute to the process cooperatively. Assessment will be based on a group summary. Please note that the 'research' should be something that can realistically be carried into your classroom in the fall. (20%)

Performance Criteria
Completed and Submitted by Due Date
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Inquiry based - NCISE model
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Addresses Appropriate National Standards
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Addresses Appropriate National Benchmarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Addresses Appropriate TN Science Framework Connections
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
One complete lesson plan to accompany teaching content in your classroom
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Assessment Item 4 - Portfolio

Performance Criteria
Assessment Item 4 - Portfolio
Performance Criteria
Completed and Submitted by Due Date
       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Contains Title Page
       1 2 3 4 5
Contains Table of Contents
       1 2 3 4 5
Contains a Collection of all handouts and other work pertinent to the class
       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Contains the Unit produced in the class
       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Contains the Scoring Rubric for the class
       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Contains completed 'Round Table' Discussion form
       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Assessment Item 5 - Class Attendance and Participation
As this class is activity centered (not text centered), regular, prompt attendance and class participation are  essential to the learning process. Please make every effort to attend class and to be on time.

Performance Criteria
Assignments Completed and Submitted by Due Date (work submitted after original due date ok'd with written notice)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Absences duly noted (please contact instructor via e-mail)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TOTAL_______ x WEIGHT (10%) = ________________