Science Portfolio
2ND TERM PORTFOLIOS DUE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10
–2nd term papers should be added to the front of the original portfolio turned in for the 1st term. Add five new artifacts (with reflections & illustrations) and a new cover page for this term. All other requirements are the same.
Science Portfolio Requirements
1. During each grading period, you will collect 5 assignments (called artifacts) to place into your science portfolio (a 1” binder). This portfolio is a collection of your work completed during the grading period. You may include homework, lab work, projects, tests, quizzes, class work, or any other science work.
2. For each artifact, you will write a paragraph (called a reflection).
Use the following questions to help you complete your reflection paragraph:
*Why did you include this artifact in your science portfolio?
*What did you learn from completing this assignment?
*Explain how you could improve your performance on this assignment.
Be sure to be specific and use terms, concepts, and vocabulary learned in class when explaining what was learned on each artifact (I learned about the scientific method is NOT specific. I learned that there are 7 steps in the scientific method IS specific.) The paragraph must be word-processed, and you need to illustrate each reflection. This may be done using computer graphics, clipart, or hand drawings (in color).
3. The cover page (a new one for each term) of the portfolio should be illustrated and include your name, class period, and grading term. Please use plastic sheet protectors for each artifact/reflection. The portfolio will be graded according to the rubric on the back of this paper. This will count as a test grade.
Portfolio due dates will be given at the beginning of each new grading period. However, the due dates will be approximately 1-2 weeks before the end of the term.
Portfolio Rubric Grade Sheet
*Artifacts (attached assignment done during grading term)–5pts each
*Reflections (typed, using science terms to explain specifics about what was learned)–5pts each
*Illustrations (neat, colored, related to assignment)–5pts each
*Cover Page (decorated with name, class period, term)–10pts
*Writing (correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure)–10pts
*On Time (submitted on time)–5pts
