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Communication Communicates scientific understanding effectively at the appropriate level for a family discussion. Constructs arguments to provide a conclusion to the problem. Communicates scientific understanding effectively and is able to construct evidence-based arguments Communicates scientific understanding using suitable language and terminology in a range of forms. Attempts to communicate scientific understanding in at least two different forms. Attempts to communicate scientific understanding Application of Thermodynamic knowledge Demonstrates extensive knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies highly developed skills and processes in a wide variety of contexts Demonstrates thorough knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies well-developed skills and processes in a variety of contexts. Demonstrates sound knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies skills and processes in a range of familiar contexts. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies skills and processes in some familiar contexts. Demonstrates an elementary knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies some skills and processes with guidance.