Performance Tasks:
Students will apply understanding of design solutions that reduce the
impact of geological hazards by drawing and/or constructing a building
that can withstand the hazard they researched.
4: Student work indicates a sophisticated understanding of the potential
effects of a geological hazard on a structure. Student clearly explains
how his design can withstand the effects of the hazard he researched.
He can defend his choices in construction either orally or in writing.
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Through what authentic
performance tasks will students
demonstrate the desired
understandings?
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By what criteria will performances of
understanding be judged?
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Through what other evidence (e.g.
quizzes, tests, academic prompts,
observations, homework, journals)
will students demonstrate
3: Student work indicates a thorough understanding of the potential
effects of a geological hazard on a structure. Student adequately
explains how his design can withstand the effects of the hazard he
researched. He can defend his choices in construction either orally or in
writing.
2: Student work indicates a limited understanding of the potential
effects of a geological hazard on a structure. Student partially explains
how his design can withstand the effects of the hazard he researched.
He can defend his choices in construction either orally or in writing.
1: Student work indicates no understanding of the potential effects of a
geological hazard on a structure. Student does not explain how his
design can withstand the effects of the hazard he researched. He can
not defend his choices in construction either orally or in writing.
0: Student did not complete his defense of his design.
Other Evidence:
As part of their study on Processes that Shape the Earth, the students
will have completed informal “ticket out the door” assessments, quizzes
on geological processes and landforms, group design projects on
structures that can withstand hazards and several discussions where
the instructor will observe and tease out misunderstandings.
achievement of the desired results?
Stage 2 Assessment Evidence
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How will students reflect upon on
self-assess their learning?