Project 2: The Video
Communicating: Use of Representation
1 2
Attempts to use
representations to
communicate ideas, but
some are inappropriate.
Communicating: Use of Digital Technologies
1 2 3 4 5
The graphics don’t relate to
the audio and distract from
the science content.
Gimmicky with focus on
something besides the
message.
All shots are in focus and
nicely cropped. The camera
work is smooth and steady.
It sounds like the presenter
is reading a script. Delivery
interferes with ability to
understand the piece.
Words often aren’t clear
and pacing makes it difficult
to follow the piece.
Inconsistent audio levels are
noticeable throughout the
video.
Font is inconsistent and time
to read and digest content is
not considered.
Applying and Innovating:
Beginning
1 2 3
Information is inaccurate.
Scientific vocabulary is
inappropriate for the
audience.
The project doesn’t reach
the intended audience.
 Biodiversity
 Keystone species
 Sustainability
Names: ________________________________________________
Uses appropriate
representations to
communicate ideas, but
some are incorrect or not
relevant.
6 7 8 9 10
The graphics only
marginally relate to the
audio and aren’t always
helpful in communicating
the content.
Ecological message is slightly
lost.
Most shots are in focus and
nicely cropped. Most
camera work is smooth and
steady.
It doesn’t sound like the
narrator has practiced the
piece. Delivery is better in
some places than others.
Words aren’t always clear
and/or pacing is uneven.
Audio levels are somewhat
consistent.
Font is inconsistent or time to
read and digest content is not
considered.
Developing
4 5 6
Some information is
inaccurate, unclear or
rambling.
Scientific vocabulary is
adequate.
The project reaches the
intended audience, but isn’t
educational.
 Interconnectedness
 Relevant nutrient cycle
 __________________
3 4
Uses appropriate
representations to
communicate most ideas.
11 12 13 14 15
The graphics are scientifically
accurate, relate to the
audio and are helpful in
communicating the content
Good ecological message.
Most shots are in focus, but
pictures need additional
cropping. Some camera
work is shaky or unsteady.
Narrator has practiced the
piece for smooth delivery.
Words are clear and pacing
is appropriate.
Audio levels are mostly
consistent.
Most of the time, the font is
consistent with ample time to
read and digest content.
Competent
7 8 9
Information is accurate and
concise.
Scientific vocabulary is
appropriate.
The intended audience can
understand the project.
 __________________
 Biomag
 Proposed solution
Effectively uses appropriate
and relevant representations
to communicate ideas.
16 17 18 19 20
The graphics and images are
scientifically accurate and
contribute to a creative and
effective presentation and
enhance key points by
contributing to the concept
explanation.
Ecological message at the
forefront.
Many shots are out of focus
and many shots need
additional cropping. Shaky
or unsteady camera work is
distracting.
Narrator sounds
comfortable and has
practiced the piece for an
excellent delivery. Words
are clear and pacing is
appropriate.
Audio levels are consistent
throughout.
Font is consistent with ample
time to read and digest
content.
Exemplary
10 11 12
High level of science
concept understanding is
apparent. Information is
accurate and concise
The scientific terms used
are appropriate for the
content and enhance the
piece.
Audiences other than the
presenter’s peers would
learn something from the
project and find it valuable.
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