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BASIC SCIENCE BASIC SCIENCE Basic Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science Rubric Code: H3WBW2 By Wteachrub1 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Homework Grade Levels: (none)

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	Satisfactory 0 pts	Proficient 0 pts	Outstanding 0 pts
Life Science 45 % A student should understand and be able to apply the concepts, models, theories, facts, evidence, systems, and processes of life science.	Satisfactory	Proficient 1) develop an understanding of how science explains changes in life forms over time, including genetics, heredity, the process of natural selection, and biological evolution; 2) develop an understanding of the structure, function, behavior, development, life cycles, and diversity of living organisms; and 3) develop an understanding that all organisms are linked to each other and their physical environments through the transfer and transformation of matter and energy.	Outstanding
Physical Science 35 % A student should understand and be able to apply the concepts, models, theories, universal principles, and facts that explain the physical world.	Satisfactory	Proficient 1) understand characteristic properties of matter 2) understand that energy appears in different forms 3) develop an understanding of the interactions between matter and energy, including physical, chemical, and nuclear changes, and the effects of these interactions on physical systems; and 4) develop an understanding of motions, forces, their characteristics and relationships, and natural forces and their effects.	Outstanding
Earth & Space Science 20 % A student should understand and be able to apply the concepts, processes, theories, models, evidence, and systems of earth and space sciences.	Satisfactory	Proficient 1) develop an understanding of Earth’s geochemical cycles; 2) develop an understanding of the origins, ongoing processes, and forces that shape the structure, composition, and physical history of the Earth; 3) develop an understanding of the cyclical changes controlled by energy from the sun and by Earth’s position and motion in our solar system; and 4) develop an understanding of the theories regarding the origin and evolution of the universe.	Outstanding