Challenge your middle school students to think critically and express their understanding of energy relationships with this engaging written assessment! Aligned with NGSS standards, this resource provides a meaningful opportunity for students to analyze visual data and construct well-organized Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) explanations. Ideal for physical science classrooms, this assessment promotes higher-order thinking and reinforces essential energy concepts.
 
Grade Level: Middle School
Subjects Covered: Physical Science, Energy Relationships
Resource Type: Written Assessment (CER Format)
Format: PDF file [available as Google slides upon request]
Total Pages: 4 pages (rubric included)
 
What’s Included:
Visual Stimulus: A detailed image illustrating energy relationships, designed to guide students in their analysis and responses.
CER Assessment Questions: Encourage students to craft a clear and logical Claim, support it with Evidence, and justify it with Reasoning.
Grading Rubric: Simplifies evaluation with a clear and detailed rubric for accurate and consistent grading.
Teacher Instructions: Guidance for effectively using this resource in your classroom.
 
Key Features:
Standards-Aligned: Meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for middle school physical science.
Develops Critical Thinking: Students analyze visual data and explain energy concepts with structured reasoning.
Flexible Use: Perfect as a quiz, formative assessment, or summative evaluation.
Clear Expectations: The included rubric ensures students know what’s required for a strong response.
 
Benefits for Educators:
Save time with a ready-to-use assessment that integrates seamlessly into your curriculum.
Provide students with a real-world approach to scientific inquiry and reasoning.
Easily evaluate student work with the included rubric.
 
Why This Resource?
This Energy Relationships CER Written Assessment offers a comprehensive and student-centered way to evaluate understanding of energy concepts. By combining visual analysis with structured writing, students are challenged to deepen their comprehension while developing critical communication skills.
 
Add this resource to your teaching toolkit today and help your students excel in physical science!