Honors
Physical Science
Mr. Mahlum
Physical Science Portfolio Guideline
Over the course of the semester,
you will be required to create a science portfolio that documents your academic
progress. It is important that you read
and understand the guidelines for the portfolio at the beginning of the
semester. The portfolio is a long-term
project. You will create your portfolio
gradually, adding to it as components are completed. When finished, the portfolio will provide an overall assessment
of your comprehension of physical science and scholastic growth. The portfolio will be worth approximately
12% of your semester grade in physical science.
Format: All work must
be typed and spell-checked. Format
should be double spaced with top and bottom margins of 1 inch and side margins
of 1.25 inches. Font and letter size
should be similar to that used in physical science handouts.
(e.g. Times New Roman--12 point)
Cover: 3-ring
binder (2” D-ring style suggested)
Cover Page: Name
Semester
Date
Class
Period
Table of
Contents:
The
introduction, physical science concepts, inclusions and written conclusion
should be referenced in the table of contents.
Introduction:
This is an overview
of the semester. It should describe the general themes and focus of the class,
and discuss why science is important.
Physical Science
Concepts: The top three
science concepts you have identified from the semester.
The three web pages you submitted for review and summary
List
the titles of the three video submissions and a brief summary of the video.
Inclusions:
Tests &
Quizzes
Laboratory
Reports & Labs
Homework
Conclusion:
This is a final
self-assessment of your performance in Physical Science. It also outlines your goals for the future.
Don't be afraid to emphasize the positive nature of your work, but be realistic
in your outlook.
Length: Length requirements will be
strictly enforced. Do not attempt to
meet the requirements by using inappropriate fonts, letter sizes, margins, or
spacing.
Additional
Items: You may include any additional items
at the end of your portfolio. Some
possible items may be:
Extra Credit Assignments Humorous
anecdotes
Drawings, sketches or other artwork Comments
Evaluation of
the Physical Science Portfolio
Directions:
The guidelines below
indicate how the grade for your portfolio will be determined. The bold
print identifies major points. Use the guidelines to help you earn your
desired grade. You, your parent, and a classmate will evaluate your portfolio. (In some cases a teacher will check your
portfolio to make sure that some items are included.)
I. Cover Page, Table of Contents, and
Section Dividers
5 A cover
page (including name, semester, date, class, and period) is included as the
first page of the portfolio.
A table of contents references each section of the portfolio
indicating the order in which they can be found
Tabbed Dividers separate the
portfolio into clearly labeled sections (i.e. Introduction, Top Ten Concepts,
Tests/ Quizzes, Lab Reports, Homework, Handouts, Conclusion)
4 As in 5; however, the cover page,
table of contents, or dividers are poorly labeled, incomplete, or contain
errors.
3 One of the requirements is missing,
items are unorganized, or binder is damaged.
0 Two or more of the requirements are
not included.
II. Introduction
5 The portfolio contains a half page introduction that:
- describes the themes and focus of the class
- discusses why it is important to study Physical Science
4
As in 5; however, the overview is less than a half page in
length and/or contains errors.
3 As in 5; however, one of the two
required sections is missing
2 The introduction is brief,
appears to have been given little thought, and/or one or more of the required
sections is missing.
0 An introduction is not included
in the portfolio.
A. Top Three Concepts (max
10 pts each)
10 The student has included a Top Three List of physical science
concepts.
A one full page summary of each concept is included
that:
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explains the concept
(at least one well constructed paragraph)
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discusses how it
affects everyday life with a personal example. (at least one well
constructed paragraph)
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illustrates the concept
using clearly labeled diagrams or pictures
(maximum size ¼ page)
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No grammatical or spelling errors are present
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*includes
references
to scientific investigators, major discoveries, and important mathematical
equations *(this may or may not be relevant for the topic)
9
As in 10; however, each concept is summarized in at least ¾
of a page. No grammatical or spelling
errors are present. The topic must
include the explain, discuss, and illustrate sections.
8 As in 9; however, a few grammatical
or spelling errors were present
7 As in 10; however, each concept is
summarized in at least ½ of a page. No
grammatical or spelling errors are present.
The topic must include the explain, discuss, and illustrate sections.
6 As in 7; however, a few
grammatical or spelling errors were present.
5
Each concept is briefly summarized. One of the following sections explain,
discuss, or illustrate is not included in the writing.
4 Each concept is briefly
summarized. Two of the following
sections explain, discuss, or illustrate is not included in the writing.
0
There are no physical science concepts included.
10
The student has submitted for review three websites that
relate to the topic of discussion in physical science
A ½ page
summary of each website is included that:
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explains why the
website was submitted. What made you
choose this website over others you have found. (at least one well constructed
paragraph)
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discusses how the
websites relates to the class. The
website is not a science related website. (at least one well constructed paragraph)
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No grammatical or spelling errors are present
9 As in 10;
however, a few grammatical or spelling errors are present. The topic must include the explain and
discuss sections
8 As in 10;
however, the website is summarized in less than ½ a page. No grammatical or spelling errors are
present. The topic must include the explain
and discuss sections
7 As in 8; however, a few grammatical or
spelling errors are present. The topic
must include the explain and discuss sections
6 As in
10; however, the website is a science related website.
5 As in 10; however, the website is a science related website, and is
summarized in less than ½ a page.
4 As is 10; however, the summary is less
than ½ a page and the explain or discuss section is missing.
0
Website was not submitted.
C. Video Submission (max 10 pts each)
10 The student has submitted for review three video clips that
relate to the topic of discussion in physical science.
Ø Each student
submitted one video for each topic of choice.
Group work for credit is not allowed.
Ø Length of video is
longer than 30 seconds, but not more than 5 minutes
0 The student
has not submitted a video for review.
IV. Tests & Quizzes
5 All
tests and quizzes are included, and organized
chronologically.
A half page summary is
included that:
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Compares
the student's best and worst tests/quizzes.
- Identifies specific
concepts or areas of difficulty encountered on tests/quizzes that require extra
review time for the final exam.
4 As in 5; however, the tests/quizzes are
haphazardly organized, and/or the summary is less than half of a page.
3 As in 5; however one or more of the
tests/quizzes are not included.
0 Tests/quizzes are not included.
V. Laboratory
reports and labs
5 All
of the laboratory reports and labs are included, and organized chronologically.
A half page summary is included that:
-
compares
the student's best and worst lab reports
- evaluates the students lab skills
- discusses why labs are an important part of the science curriculum
4 As in 5; however, one of the lab
reports/labs is missing, and/or the summary does not address each of the four
points.
3 Two or more of the lab reports/labs
are missing.
0
The portfolio does not
contain any lab reports/labs.
VI. Homework
5 All homework assignments are
included and organized
chronologically. It is evident that the student corrected errors and made an effort to
learn from his/her mistakes.
4 As in 5, however, some homework
assignments are missing and/or they are not properly organized.
3 Some homework assignments are
included. The student did not correct his/her errors
0 The Portfolio does not contain
any examples of homework
VII. Conclusion
10 The portfolio contains a two page conclusion that:
- evaluates the student’s comprehension of physical science
- measures the student’s academic growth
- describes the student’s attitude towards science in general
- lists three future scholastic goals and a plan to accomplish them
9 As in 10; however, the conclusion
written is between 1 ½ and 2
pages. No grammatical or spelling
errors are present. The topic must include
the evaluate, measure, describe, and list sections.
8 As
in 10; however, the conclusion written is between 1 ½ and 2 pages. A few grammatical or spelling errors are
present. The topic must include the evaluate,
measure, describe, and list sections.
7 As in 10; however, the conclusion
written is between 1 and 1 ½ pages. No
grammatical or spelling errors are present.
The topic must include the evaluate, measure, describe, and list sections.
6 As
in 10; however, the conclusion written is between 1 and 1 ½ pages. A few grammatical or spelling errors are
present. The topic must include the evaluate,
measure, describe, and list sections.
5 As
in 10; however, one of the sections evaluate, measure, describe, or list
is missing from the conclusion
4 As in 10; however, two of the sections evaluate, measure,
describe, or list is missing from the conclusion
3 As in 10; however, three of the sections evaluate,
measure, describe, or list is missing from the conclusion
0 No conclusion was written.
Honors Physical Science Portfolio Evaluation Sheet
Directions: Please
use the information in the packet to determine a score for each section below.
A
guardian, a classmate, and the student must complete this
evaluation. This page is to be turned
in as portions of the portfolio are due at the 6-week mark, the 12-week mark,
and the end of the semester. Parents
and classmates please sign in the box next to the score you have entered.
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