THE SUN - EARTH CONNECTION
Evaluation
Your project will be evaluated using the following rubric:
Excellent: Each team member receives a grade of A.
Report includes:
1. A detailed description of the sun's energy source including what is utilized and produced in the process.
2. Names and descriptions of energy flow in each of the sun's internal layers. Includes a diagram of this structure.
3. Names and definitions of the layers of the sun's atmosphere and details of at least six physical features of these layers related to the sun's energy output and/or solar wind.
4. Discussion of the relationship of at least four of these features to changes in the solar wind.
5. Explanation of the interaction of solar wind with Earth's magnetosphere and an explanation of at least 4 effects of this interaction on us. Includes a diagram or picture.
6. A time scale detailing changes in solar activity that can affect us.
7. Suggestions for monitoring solar activity and preparing for adverse effects.
8. All group members actively involved in preparation of final report.
Good: Each team member receives a grade of B.
Report includes:
1. A detailed description of the sun's energy source including what is utilized and produced in the process.
2. Names of each of the sun's internal layers and includes a diagram.
3. Names of the layers of the sun's atmosphere and details of at least five physical features of these layers related to the sun's energy output and/or solar wind.
4. Discussion of the relationship of at least three of these features to changes in the solar wind.
5. Explanation of the interaction of solar wind with Earth's magnetosphere and an explanation of at least three effects of this interaction on us.
6. A time scale detailing changes in solar activity that can affect us.
7. Suggestions for monitoring solar activity and preparing for adverse effects.
8. At least three team members actively involved in preparation of final report.
Average: Each team member receives a grade of C.
Report includes:
1. A general description of the sun's energy source.
2. Names of each of the sun's internal layers.
3. Names of the layers of the sun's atmosphere and details of at least three physical features of these layers related to the sun's energy output and/or solar wind.
4. Discussion of the relationship of at least two of these features to changes in the solar wind.
5. Explanation of the interaction of solar wind with Earth's magnetosphere and an explanation of at least two effects of this interaction on us.
6. A time scale detailing changes in solar activity that can affect us.
7. Suggestions for monitoring solar activity.
8. At least two team members actively involved in preparation of final report.
Poor: Each team member receives a grade of D.
Report includes:
1. A general description of the sun's energy source.
2. Names of each of the sun's internal layers.
3. Names the layers of the sun's atmosphere and details of at least two physical features of these layers related to the sun's energy output and/or solar wind.
4. Discussion of the relationship of at least one of these features to changes in the solar wind.
5. Explanation of the interaction of solar wind with Earth's magnetosphere and an explanation of at least one effect of this interaction on us.
6. A time scale of the sun's general solar cycle.
7. One team member actively involved in preparation of final report.
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