GRADE 9, Term 1
Student Assessment Task: Presentation - A Case for Faith
Due Date:
Topic: 9.1A – The Reality of God
Length: 2-3 minute audio-visual presentation / 400 word written presentation
Focus:
Explore whether you believe God exists or not. Be sure to state your point clearly. Creatively present
your findings in one of the following ways:
- As an oral presentation (you may include props)
- As an audio visual presentation with voice overs, interviews etc.
- A written report
OR
Creatively present what faith, belief, and trust in God is like through a short film, a skit, or a piece of art.
Be as creative as much as possible.
STANDARDS COVERED
Course Content:
9.1.1
Investigate biblical and other evidence for the existence of God.
9.1.2
Explain how the desire to worship is central to humanity.
9.1.3
Identify faith as a central component of belief in God.
9.1.4
Study characters from the Bible who developed a relationship with God
Course Abilities:
BC. 9.0.5
Develop a range of techniques for studying the Bible and incorporating its relevance from past to present; for studying
Ellen White’s writings, and other contemporary and historical documents.
BC. 9.0.6
Acquire and integrate knowledge to research and analyze Biblical stories/spiritual concepts.
BC. 9.0.7
Develop critical and creative thinking skills (research, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, etc.)
BC. 9.0.8
Use verbal and non-verbal responses to convey a clear message across a range of communication types about
spiritual concepts to meet the needs of the context, purpose and audience.
BC. 9.0.9
Develop the skills to reflect on personal positions and consider other perspectives, adjusting one’s own perspective as
necessary.
BC. 9.0.10 Examine and discuss the relevance of biblical themes explored, and apply this to one’s life.
BC. 9.0.11 Identify and explain that one’s relationship with God is life-changing and is expressed through knowledge, attitudes
and actions.
Excellent
Incorporation of
Research
BC. 9.0.5
BC. 9.0.6
Thinking Skills
BC. 9.0.7
Communication
BC. 9.0.8
Application of Biblical
Themes
BC. 9.0.9
BC. 9.0.10
BC. 9.0.11
Comments:
Grade:
.
Good
Fair
Poor
Student demonstrates a
strong foundation of
research and analysis of
Biblical stories/spiritual
concepts from a variety
of sources.
Student demonstrates a
good foundation of
research and some
analysis of Biblical
stories/spiritual concepts
from a few sources.
Student demonstrates some
research of Biblical
stories/spiritual concepts
from a few sources.
Student demonstrates little
research of Biblical
stories/spiritual concepts
from few sources.
Student expresses all
themes and conclusions
with a high level of
critical thinking, creativity
and originality.
Student expresses themes
and conclusions with a
considerable amount of
critical thinking, creativity
and originality.
Student expresses themes
and conclusions with some
critical thinking, creativity
and originality.
Student demonstrates little
or no critical thinking,
creativity and originality.
Structure and mode of
presentation is excellent.
Student’s spelling and
grammar is perfect,
where applicable.
Structure and mode of
presentation is good.
Student’s spelling and
grammar is near-perfect,
where applicable.
Structure and mode of
presentation is satisfactory.
Student’s work contains
several spelling and
grammar errors, where
applicable.
Structure and mode of
presentation needs
development. Student’s
work needs to be edited. It
is apparent this was done
quickly with no thought to
errors or the look of the
final output.
Student clearly explores
their chosen topic in
relation to their personal
worldview. Relevant life
application is featured in
great detail.
Student explores their
chosen topic in relation
to their personal
worldview. Relevant life
application is included.
Student attempts to explore
their chosen topic in
relation to their personal
worldview. Relevant life
application is somewhat
included.
Student poorly explores
their chosen topic in
relation to their personal
worldview. Little to no
relevant life application is
included.