Weekly STSE Blog Rating Scale

Under the Student Achievement Success Criteria, you will be graded in the following categories: Thinking/Inquiry
[T/I], Communication [C], and Application [A] for each week. Out of a possible 100% the weekly weighting factor
is as follows: 20% Week 1, 20% Week 2, 20% Week 3, 30% Week 4, and 10% for the Lab Carousel. This
assignment is worth 30% of your overall mark for this unit.
Criteri
a

Week
1
(20%)

Week
2
(20%)

Week
3
(20%)

Description of Criteria
Week #1 Blog Post: Nuclear Disasters
Identified and discussed key economic, societal, and
environmental factors of nuclear energy
Point of view on public safety concerns was clearly presented,
with an effective argument and supported by relevant and
reliable resources
Personal stance on nuclear power was clearly articulated with
careful considerations of benefits and consequences of using
nuclear energy
Thoughts and opinions were relevant and well-justified

Week #2 Blog Post: The Fracking Controversy

Major stakeholders were appropriately identified, followed by
an accurate description of each role
Consequence map identified relevant and well-justified
consequences on the issue
Blog on chosen stakeholders perspective was relevant and
appropriate, in accordance with stakeholders values and
principles
Week #3 Blog Post: POGIL Reflection
PMI Chart: each category (plus, minus, interesting) clearly
articulated, and well-justified with relevant arguments
Blog answered clearly answered all questions
The blog written piece presented an effective argument,
supported by relevant and reliable resources

Success Criteria
4+
4
3

T/I
C
A
Teachers Comments:

T/I
C
A
Teachers Comments:

T/I
C
A
Teachers Comments:

TC

Week
4
(30%)

Week #4 Blog Post: XL Keystone Pipeline: To Build or Not to

Build?
Completed graphic organizer on stakeholders clearly
identified stakeholders key arguments, supported by relevant
and reliable resources
Completed puzzle graphic organizer identified all relevant
categories and important factors were properly addressed
Choices and recommendations were viable and appropriate
options to address this issue, and were based on relevant and
well-justified arguments
Personal stance on the XL Keystone Pipeline was clearly
articulated with careful considerations of benefits and
consequences
Blog piece included economic, societal, and environmental
factors of building the Keystone Pipeline system
Thoughts and opinions were relevant and well-justified
An appropriate action plan was chosen and well-presented
The action plan clearly reflected the students stance

STSE
Portfo
lio
Carou
sel
(10%)

Presentation of Blogs Portfolio Carousel

Student presented effective arguments to class
Blogs were clearly presented and well-communicated to class
Student clearly articulated each issue, based on relevant and
reliable sources
Thoughts and opinions were relevant and well-justified

T/I
C
A
Teachers Comments:

C
Teachers Comments:

Teachers Overall Comments:

Overal
l
Mark:

The blog was well-written, clear, and concise (grammar)

Commented on at least one classmate, on a weekly basis

/100
*Note: TC= Teacher Conference. If you received this mark, please consult with the teacher.