Distinguished - Tables 1 and 2 are accurately completed based on data collected through laboratory experimentation.

Proficient - Tables 1 and 2 are completed based on data collected through laboratory experimentation. One minor error, which may include lack of units, is present in the tables.

Basic - Tables 1 and 2 are completed based on data collected through laboratory experimentation. Two errors or omissions, which may include lack of units, are present in the tables.

Below Expectations - Tables 1 and 2 are completed based on data collected through laboratory experimentation. Three or more errors or omissions, which may include lack of units, are present in the tables.

Non-Performance – Does not complete Tables 1 and 2.

Distinguished - Develops two logical hypotheses related to the effects of pyrite and limestone on the acidity of water.

Proficient - Develops two mostly logical hypotheses related to the effects of pyrite and limestone on the acidity of water. Minor errors in hypothesis format are present.

Basic - Develops two hypotheses related to the effects of pyrite and limestone on the acidity of water. Relevant errors in hypothesis format are present.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop two hypotheses related to the effects of pyrite and limestone on the acidity of water; however, the hypotheses do not properly address the experimental question, and significant errors in hypothesis format are present.

Non-Performance – Does not develop two hypotheses related to the effect of pyrite and limestone on the acidity of water.

Distinguished - Accurately accepts or rejects the hypotheses proposed in Question 1, and thoroughly explains how this was determined.

Proficient - Accurately accepts or rejects the hypotheses proposed in Question 1, and explains how this was determined. Minor details of the explanation are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Accurately accepts or rejects the hypotheses proposed in Question 1, and minimally explains how this was determined. Relevant details of the explanation are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Accepts or rejects the hypotheses proposed in Question 1, and attempts to explain how this was determined; however, the explanation contradicts the acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis, and significant details of the explanation are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - Does not accept or reject the hypotheses proposed in Question 1 and explain how this was determined.

Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly predicts the effects of mining on the environment based on the data produced in the lab.

Proficient - Predicts the effects of mining on the environment based on the data produced in the lab. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Predicts the effects of mining on the environment based on the data produced in the lab. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations – Attempts to predict the effects of mining on the environment based on the data produced in the lab; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - Does not predict the effects of mining on the environment based on the data produced in the lab.

Distinguished - Proposes a thorough and clear reason for using limestone to prevent mine drainage from damaging the ecosystem utilizing at least one scholarly source.

Proficient - Proposes a clear reason for using limestone to prevent mine drainage from damaging the ecosystem utilizing at least one scholarly source. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Proposes a limited reason to use limestone to prevent mine drainage from damaging the ecosystem utilizing at least one scholarly source to somewhat support the proposed idea. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

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Below Expectations – Attempts to propose a reason for using limestone to prevent mine drainage from damaging the ecosystem utilizing at least one source to support the proposed methods; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate, and/or the source is not appropriate or scholarly.

Non-Performance – Does not propose a reason for using limestone to prevent mine drainage from damaging the ecosystem or does not provide a credible source to support that reason.

Distinguished - Develops four logical hypotheses predicting the efficiency of solar energy from direct sunlight under each condition.

Proficient - Develops four mostly logical hypotheses predicting the efficiency of solar energy from direct sunlight under each condition. Minor errors in hypothesis format are present.

Basic - Develops four hypotheses predicting the efficiency of solar energy from direct sunlight under each condition. Relevant errors in hypothesis format are present.

Below Expectations – Attempts to develop four hypotheses predicting the efficiency of solar energy from direct sunlight under each condition; however, the hypotheses do not properly address the experimental question, and significant errors in hypothesis format are present.

Non-Performance – Does not develop four hypotheses predicting the efficiency of solar energy from direct sunlight under the four conditions.

Distinguished - Accurately accepts or rejects the hypotheses proposed in Question 1, and thoroughly explains how this was determined.

Proficient - Accurately accepts or rejects the hypotheses proposed in Question 1, and explains how this was determined. Minor details of the explanation are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Accurately accepts or rejects the hypotheses proposed in Question 1, and minimally explains how this was determined. Relevant details of the explanation are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Accepts or rejects the hypotheses proposed in Question 1, and attempts to explain how this was determined; however, the explanation contradicts the acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis, and significant details of the explanation are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance – Does not accept or reject the hypotheses proposed in Question 1 and explain how this was determined.

Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly discusses whether increased exposure to sunlight produces more current, and fully supports the answer with data from the experiment.

Proficient - Discusses whether increased exposure to sunlight produces more current, and mostly supports the answer with data from the experiment. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic – Minimally discusses whether increased exposure to sunlight produces more current, and somewhat supports the answer with data from the experiment. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations – Attempts to discuss whether increased exposure to sunlight produces more current; however, does not support the answer with data from the experiment, and significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance – Does not discuss whether increased exposure to sunlight produces more current and support the answer with data from the experiment.

Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly discusses how to increase the electricity generated by a solar cell during the day when the sun’s angle is constantly changing.

Proficient - Discusses how to increase the electricity generated by a solar cell during the day when the sun’s angle is constantly changing. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic – Minimally discusses how to increase the electricity generated by a solar cell during the day when the sun’s angle is constantly changing. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate

Below Expectations – Attempts to discuss how to increase the electricity generated by a solar cell during the day when the sun’s angle is constantly changing; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance – Does not discuss how to increase the electricity generated by a solar cell during the day when the sun’s angle is constantly changing.

Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly describes whether adding filters to solar panels could increase the solar energy produced, and fully supports the answer with data from the experiment.

Proficient - Describes whether adding filters to solar panels could increase the solar energy produced, and mostly supports the answer with data from the experiment. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic – Briefly describes whether adding filters to solar panels could increase the solar energy produced and supports the answer with data from the experiment. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations – Attempts to describe whether adding filters to solar panels could increase the solar energy produced; however, does not support the answer with data from the experiment, and significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance – Does not describe whether adding filters to solar panels could increase the solar energy produced and support the answer with data from the experiment.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting for both in-text citations and references at the end of the lab form.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting for both in-text citations and references at the end of the lab form; however, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting for in-text citations and references at the end of the lab form. However, citations and/or references do not meet many APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Does not exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting for in-text citations and references. There are frequent errors, making the layout of citations and references difficult to distinguish as APA. In-text citations may be missing completely.

Non-Performance - Although the assignment required use of a source to answer one or more questions, no source is cited or referenced on the lab form.  Sources may not have been used, or their use is entirely undocumented