Properties of Matter Poster Self Evaluation Name:______Property: ______

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1. Re-write your definition of matter—be specific and define any new terms you use:

2. Write a definition for YOUR property of matter—again, be specific:

3. Write your nickname: ______Explain why you chose this nickname:

4. Is your property a physical or a chemical property: [circle]  physical chemical

5. Why is your property that? Explain in detail:

6. What are your 3 examples and why?

a. Example 1:

b. Example 2:

c. Example 3:

7. What is your 3D object and why?

Self Evaluation Instructions: Thoughtfully reflect on your performance. Look carefully at the “Teacher Reaction” column. Circle what you think you earned. [Rubric on reverse] CATEGORY Scoring Options—please Teacher Reaction—your goal is to get me to agree and check circle nothing below Definition of 0 1 2 Agree____ Disagree _____ Matter ___Definition is incorrect or unclear ___Definition contains terms that are not defined ___Definition is phrased in a confusing manner ___Student did not put definition into his/her own words ___Student did not put definition into his/her own words enough Definition of Your 0 1 2 Agree____ Disagree _____ Property ___Definition is incorrect or unclear ___Student did not put definition into his/her own words ___Student did not put definition into his/her own words enough Property 0 1 2 Agree____ Disagree _____ Nickname ___Nickname indicates student does not yet understand property Student Explains 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Agree____ Disagree _____ Why Property is ___Explanation Incorrect—student needs to review Ch 2 written Physical or descriptions and examples of physical vs. chemical properties Chemical ___Explanation Incorrect—student has reversed the two ___Incorrect—student is using a definition of physical and chemical that does not relate to the nature of the assignment Examples: 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Agree____ Disagree ______Examples do not relate to the property ___Examples are somewhat related to the property but not enough to demonstrate mastery Size 14” x 22” 0 1 2 Agree____ Disagree _____ & ___Size does not meet requirements on assignment sheet Color ___More color required 3D Component 0 1 2 Agree____ Disagree ______Item does not relate to the property, seems random or too general ___Item is food (not allowed) [-1] ___Item is not secured properly—item fell off [-1] Vivid Title 0 1 2 Agree____ Disagree ______Title should be more vivid ___Title is hard to locate Neat/Organized 0 1 2 Agree____ Disagree ______Information could be more neatly pasted/glued or taped down—edges curling, falling off, etc. ___Information could flow in a more orderly fashion ___More effort required in general TOTAL ____/26 Teacher Score: ____/26