Evaluation

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

 

To be able to make a simple circuit 

 Construct a simple circuit with a bulb with guidance Construct a simple circuit with a bulb unaided. Construct a simple circuit, selecting own apparatus with a bulb and another component (eg, a switch). Construct a series circuit, selecting own apparatus with 2 or more components with rationale for choice.

 

To know that some materials conduct electricity better than others. 

 To begin to be able to identify materials that conduct electricity To identify materials that conduct electricity. Previous criteria also being able to identify insulators, giving reasons for their choice. Previous criteria, also identifying where materials can be found in everyday contexts.

 

To work well as part of a team.  

 Works well in team. To work well in the team, putting forward own ideas. Previous criteria, listens well to others taking on board others opinions and ideas. Previous critera, offers encouragement and guidance to team mates.

 

To be able to investigate different circuits and materials.

 Uses provided equipment assisted by team. Previous criteria, also observing and recording results during investigations. Previous criteria, also offering ideas for investigations and predictions based on previous knowledge.  Previous criteria, offering explanations for choices, interpreting results effectively.

 

To be able to use their knowledge to design an effective burglar alarm system. 

 To begin to design and offer ideas for the design of a burglar alarm. To design a burglar alarm explaining ideas and choices. To design an effective burglar alarm using knowledge of circuits, conductors and insulators. Explaining choices. To design an effective burglar alarm that uses knowledge of circuits and conductors / insulators giving explanations for choices of circuit and materials. Explaining  how and why the alarm will work.