Big Bang Essay Question and Test



-105410-334010Summative Task 1: Big Bang Theory Literacy TaskUnit A: Earth’s Place in the Universe Learning Target:I can develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation addressing questions around the Big Bang Theory. (DOK 3)020000Summative Task 1: Big Bang Theory Literacy TaskUnit A: Earth’s Place in the Universe Learning Target:I can develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation addressing questions around the Big Bang Theory. (DOK 3)DirectionsWrite an essay (at least 3 paragraphs) about the question below. You may use your science notebook and look at articles, activities and/or notes from this unit to help your writing. The rubric your teacher will use to grade your essay is below.What evidence for the Big Bang Theory is Most Important? In your essay:describe the Big Bang Theory.describe two or more different pieces of evidence that support this theory.make connections: explain how the evidence supports the theory. Important vocabulary: Use at least some of these words – you do NOT have to use them all. UNDERLINE or HIGHLIGHT the vocabulary words.Big Bang Theory; Hubble’s Law; Red Shift/Blue Shift, Cosmic Background Radiation, Expand, Galaxy, Formation of Elements, Spectrum, Visible light, Microwave Radiation, Temperature, Speed/Velocity, Distance, FusionKey Resources to name in your essay:Video: The Beginning of Everything, The Birth of the Elements, Exploring the Dark Universe, Why the Big Bang Definitely Happened, Forged In StarsReading(s): The Big Bang Reading, WS #6 Evidence for the Big Bang, Big Bang Timeline, Cosmic Microwave Radiation ReadingLab(s): WS #5: Big Bang Balloon LabWorksheet(s): Hubble’s Law Investigation (red shift of galaxies - graphing)Introduction- Make a claim about which piece of evidence is most important. Describe the Big Bang Theory in detail (paragraph 1)Body- Describe one type of evidence and why it is so important (paragraph 2)Body- Describe another type of evidence and why it is so important (paragraph 3)Conclusion- Identify which evidence is the most important and why? Restate your introduction about the big bang theory and why and how this evidence supports this MUNICATION IN SCIENCEStudents should be able to:use scientific language correctlyacknowledge the work of others and the sources of information used by appropriately documenting them using a recognized referencing system.Achievement LevelLevel DescriptorTask Specific Description3.5The student does not reach a standard described by any of the standards below.5The student uses a limited range of scientific language correctly. When appropriate to the task, the student makes little attempt to acknowledge sources of information.3-4 terms used properly(underline these)1 source of information identified in writing6The student uses some scientific language correctly. When appropriate to the task, the student partially acknowledges sources of information. 5-6 terms used properly(underline these)2 different sources of information identified in writing7-8The student uses sufficient scientific language correctly. When appropriate to the task, the student uses a range of sources and acknowledges those sources appropriately.7 or more terms used properly(underline these)3 or more different sources of information identified in writingKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDINGMaximum: 6Students should be able to do:recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanationsAchievement LevelLevel DescriptorTask Specific Description3.5The student does not reach a standard described by any of the standards below.5The student partially recalls scientific ideas, concepts and/or processes. A. Outlines the theory gives very few details [CLAIM]B. Lists 1-2 pieces of evidence that supports the big bang [EVIDENCE] C. Makes few connections between the evidence and the theory [REASONING]6The student recalls some scientific ideas, concepts and/or processes. A. States basic details about the theory [CLAIM]B. Give details about 2 or more pieces of evidence that supports the big bang [EVIDENCE]C. Makes some connections between the evidence and the theory; [REASONING]7-8The student describes scientific ideas, concepts and/or processes. A. *Completely describes details of the theory [CLAIM]B. Give details about 2 or more pieces of evidence that supports the big bang [EVIDENCE]C. Makes clear connections between each piece of evidence and the theory; [REASONING]D. Identifies the strengths / weaknesses of the evidenceWriting ChecklistCriterion B:Vocabulary:_____ I used this many vocabulary words ____________._____ I underlined each of the vocabulary words.Sources:_____ I said which source (video notes, blue book reading, PowerPoint Notes etc) I got each piece of information I wrote._____ I identified this many sources _______________._____ I identified this many different sources ______________.Criterion C:Describe the theory:_____ I gave _______ (number of) details describing the Big Bang Theory. Evidence_____ I gave _______ pieces of evidence for the Big Bang Theory._____ I gave details about each piece of evidence for the Big Bang Theory.Connect the evidence to the theory____ I explained how each piece of evidence I gave shows how we know a detail of the Big Bang Theory.Evaluate Evidence_____ I said which piece of evidence is most important._____ I said why this piece of evidence is the most important.Writing ChecklistCriterion B:Vocabulary:_____ I used this many vocabulary words ____________._____ I underlined each of the vocabulary words.Sources:_____ I said which source (video notes, blue book reading, PowerPoint Notes etc) I got each piece of information I wrote._____ I identified this many sources _______________._____ I identified this many different sources ______________.Criterion C:Describe the theory:_____ I gave _______ (number of) details describing the Big Bang Theory. Evidence_____ I gave _______ pieces of evidence for the Big Bang Theory._____ I gave details about each piece of evidence for the Big Bang Theory.Connect the evidence to the theory____ I explained how each piece of evidence I gave shows how we know a detail of the Big Bang Theory.Evaluate Evidence_____ I said which piece of evidence is most important._____ I said why this piece of evidence is the most important. ................
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