Lessons Learned from the Three Gorges Dam
Scoring Guide for Activity 1 Formative Assessment

Criteria or Standard met

Advanced
(4)

Proficient
(3)

Partially Proficient
(2)

Limited
(1)

Human and environmental interaction Student has thoroughly and insightfully explained reasons for and against building large dams that clearly demonstrate an understanding of why humans modify the environment. Student has accurately explained reasons for and against building large dams that demonstrate an understanding of why humans modify the environment. Student has only been able to adequately explain one reason or somewhat explained the reasons for and against building large dams that demonstrate an understanding of why humans modify the environment. Student cannot adequately explain reasons for or against building large dams and has a limited understanding of why humans modify the environment.