Case 1 Rubric Laboratory Investigators:
The possible routes and effects of exposure to radon for people in Ramavalley Estates.|
Beginning (1) |
Developing (2) |
Accomplished (3) |
Exemplary (4) |
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Guiding Question #1 “Evidence of a Threat to Humans” |
The response provides some evidence that there is a health threat to human life from radon. |
Prior description and the response is supported with specific references. |
Prior description and examples and sources specific to Ramavalley Estates are included. |
Prior description and effects include relevant physiology, neurology, and behavior. |
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Guiding Question #2 “Primary Routes of Exposure” |
The response addresses the primary routes of exposure for human beings. |
Prior description and the response is supported with specific references. |
Prior description and the response addresses absorbtion, inhalation, and ingestion. |
Prior description and the routes of exposure mentioned are supported with examples and data from Ramavalley Estates. |
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Guiding Question #3 “Level of Exposure” |
The response addresses the level of radon exposure that is harmful to humans. |
Prior description and the response is supported with specific references. |
Prior description and different levels are provided for different routes of exposure. |
Prior description and the information provided is accurate. |
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Guiding Question #4 “Systems impact on Bioavailability” |
The response addresses how systems in living organisms affect radon and its bioavailability |
Prior description and the response is supported with specific references. |
Prior description and the response addresses a variety of systems. |
Prior description and the response is accurate. |
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Guiding Question #5 “Animal Behavior” |
MISPLACED QUESTION? |
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Guiding Question #7 “Human Behavior” |
The response addresses how human behavior affects exposure rate. |
Prior description and the response is supported with specific references. |
Prior description and a variety of behaviors are included. |
Prior description, the response is accurate and it includes employment, lifestyle, and cultural factors. |
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Guiding Question #8 “Socio-economic and Other Factors” |
The response addresses how socio-economic status affects exposure rate. |
Prior description and the response is supported with specific references. |
Prior description and the response includes access to remediation and healthcare. |
Prior description, the response is accurate and it includes employment, lifestyle, and cultural factors. |
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Collaboration “Contribution and Responsibility” |
The participant works within their role while researching and gathering information. |
Prior description and the participant shares relevant information with teammates. |
Prior description and the participant has a high frequency of communication with teammates. |
Prior description and the participant completes all work in a timely fashion. |
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Collaboration “Working as a team” |
The participant provides and receives feedback during the work on section B. |
Prior description and the participant accepts and uses feedback from teammates. |
Prior description and the participant works to include all team members in the process. |
Prior description and the participant works to mediate problems within the team. |