Assessment Overview

Assessment Overview
This chart displays how the points break down by weeks and assignments for the entire course. Click on the links in the chart below to access each assignment & rubric.

Course Grading

Weeks		Points/Assignments
Sphere Study Weeks 4, 7, 10, 13		Individual: At the beginning of the week, submit your questions, theories, and prior knowledge. Refer to the Reflection Goal & Rubric [12 points per module] Team: Create and submit an analysis of your sphere in relationship to the event. Refer to the Sphere Study Goal & Rubric [16 points per module]
Sphere Study points = 112
Event Study Weeks 5, 8, 11, 14		Team: Create and submit an Earth Systems Science analysis. Refer to the Event Study Goal & Rubric [16 points per module]
Event Study points = 64
Classroom Applications Weeks 6, 9, 12, 15		Individual: Create and submit your own classroom application. Refer to the Classroom Application Goal & Rubric Reflect on what and how you have learned about ESS in this module. Discuss the answers to your original questions, new questions you have and insights you gained.[20 points per module] Be a critical friend to a fellow classmate by applying the rubric to their classroom application [12 points per module]
Classroom Application points = 128
Final Project Week 16		Individual: Complete and submit the final project. Refer to the Final Project Goal & Rubric. Reflect on what and how you have learned about ESS in this course.
Final Project points = 20
Total points = 324
Extra Credit Weeks 6, 9, 12, 15		Individual Assignments:Complete an Earth Systems Science analysis on a local event. Refer to Local Event Study Goal & Rubric. [16 points per module]