Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Winter Break Assignment


View the PBS Documentary by following this link
 
 
Respond to the following questions on Galileo Galilei.

1.     Where and when did he live?
2.    What did he do?
3.    What happened to Galileo?



Galileo made a number of scientific observations during his lifetime. As you watch, have students take notes on his contributions to science. Record what Galileo studied, how he studied it, and any conclusions he drew.

Prepare a visual representation of 3 of Galileo's contributions to science. Provide an image and brief explanation of each.


Rubric:

 
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Score
Grammar and spelling
Exceptional: Free of errors
Satisfactory:
3 or fewer errors present
Needs improvement:
6 or fewer errors present
Unsatisfactory:
Greater than 6 errors present
 
Image Description
Exceptional function, meaning, and characteristics are identified and developed
Satisfactory:
function, meaning, and characteristics are somewhat identified and/or development
Needs Improvement:
Not all function, meaning, and characteristics are identified and/or developed
Unsatisfactory:
function, meaning, and characteristics are not identified and/or developed
 
Organization
Exceptional
Visually appealing
Satisfactory
Needs improvement
Unsatisfactory:
Visually unappealing