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Unit 8 Assignment: Our Solar System
Earth is a planet that sustains life as we know it. Discuss the location of Earth in the solar system and features and composition of the Sun that allows life on Earth.
Analyze our solar system by breaking down the similarities and differences of the geocentric and heliocentric view. Applying the nebular theory, discuss the formation and characteristics of our Terrestrial and Jovian Planets compared to the Earth.
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Rubric
Solar System
Solar System
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Citations
5 pts
A
Summary is well written, 500 words and sources are cited correctly.
4 pts
B
Summary has citations, but has a few writing errors and/or is less than 500 words
3 pts
C
Summary has citations, but is challenging to read and/or is less than 500 words
2 pts
D
Summary is written ok, but does not include properly cited sources
1 pts
F
Sources are absent
0 pts
No Marks
N/A
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscuss the location of the Earth with the solar system
5 pts
A
Answer is correct, and provides clear evidence to support answer.
4 pts
B
Answer is correct, but the explanation is lacking detail or little evidence is given
3 pts
C
Answer is slightly incorrect (see notations on assignment) but has evidence to support claim
2 pts
D
Answer is incorrect (see notations on assignment) and is missing evidence
1 pts
F
Only partial answer is given without enough detail to determine correctness
0 pts
No Marks
Does not answer the question
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscuss the features and composition of the Sun that allows life on Earth
10 pts
A
Answer is correct, and provides clear evidence to support answer.
8 pts
B
Answer is correct, but the explanation is lacking detail or little evidence is given
6 pts
C
Answer is slightly incorrect (see notations on assignment) but has evidence to support claim
4 pts
D
Answer is incorrect (see notations on assignment) and is missing evidence
2 pts
F
Only partial answer is given without enough detail to determine correctness
0 pts
No Marks
Does not answer the question
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBreak down the similarities and differences of the geocentric and heliocentric view
10 pts
A
Answer is correct, and provides clear evidence to support answer.
8 pts
B
Answer is correct, but the explanation is lacking detail or little evidence is given
6 pts
C
Answer is slightly incorrect (see notations on assignment) but has evidence to support claim
4 pts
D
Answer is incorrect (see notations on assignment) and is missing evidence
2 pts
F
Only partial answer is given without enough detail to determine correctness
0 pts
No Marks
Does not answer the question
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplying the nebular theory, discuss the formation and characteristics of our Terrestrial and Jovian Planets compared to the Earth
10 pts
A
Answer is correct, and provides clear evidence to support answer.
8 pts
B
Answer is correct, but the explanation is lacking detail or little evidence is given
6 pts
C
Answer is slightly incorrect (see notations on assignment) but has evidence to support claim
4 pts
D
Answer is incorrect (see notations on assignment) and is missing evidence
2 pts
F
Only partial answer is given without enough detail to determine correctness
0 pts
No Marks
Does not answer the question
10 pts
Total Points: 40
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