Objectives Low Performance Below Average Performance Above Average Performance Exemplary Performance Students will post a reflective response to the question "Can science answer the Big Questions?". 4 pts Response shows little or no evidence of examples from the reading, lacks development of the items from the "nature of science" list, and indicates limited insight into the question. 6 pts Reponse shows some evidence of examples from the reading, includes some development of the itmes from the "nature of science" list, and indicates some insight into the question. 8 pts Response shows substantive evidence of examples from the reading, includes solid development of the items from the "nature of science" list, and indicates quality insight into the question. 10 pts Response shows excellent evidence of examples fromthe reading, includes solid development and connection of the items from the "nature of science" list, and indicates intensive insight into the question. Students will react to at least five of their classmates responses to the original question in an intelligent and reflective manner. 4 pts Reaction lacks any solid evidence of reflective thought and does not indicate intelligent development of the concept. 6 pts Reaction provides some evidence of reflective thought and indicates and intelligent, but limited, development of the concept. 8 pts Reaction provides substantive evidence of reflective thought and indicates an intelligent development of the concept. 10 pts Reaction provides excellent evidence of reflective thought and indicates an intelligent and insightful development of the concept. Students will indicate an understanding of the history of science and science's role in the human experience through their responses. 4 pts Limited indication of understanding. 6 pts Some indication of understanding. 8 pts Substantive indication of understanding. 10 pts Excellent indication of understanding through creative and reflective writing.

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