Learning Outcomes (You are only assessed on the minimum of 3 tasks that you choose!)
Outcome
Task # 1) Describe the
energy transformations
occurring in devices
and systems.
Define “useful” energy
from a technological
perspective, and
analyze the stages of
“useful” energy
transformations in
technological systems.
Task #2) Provide
examples of household,
commercial and
industrial processes
that use chemical
reactions to produce
useful substances and
energy.
Task #3) Relate the
characteristics of two
major biomes (i.e.,
grassland, desert,
tundra, taiga, deciduous
and rain forest) to net
radiant energy, climatic
factors (temperature,
moisture, sunlight and
wind) and topography
(mountain ranges, large
bodies of water)
Task #4) Describe how
knowledge about semipermeable membranes,
diffusion and osmosis is
applied in various
contexts
Expert-3
Describes all energy
transformations
occurring in a device,
including the proper
name of energy forms.
Identifies the useful
output energy and
compares the waste
energy to useful energy
in terms of efficiency.
Suggests innovative
methods to maximize
efficiency of the device.
Identifies and
demonstrates extensive
understanding of a
chemical reaction that
can be used to meet a
need in society. Names
all the reactants and
products and analyses
the usefulness of the
products. Demonstrates
careful consideration of
safety requirements.
Provides an in depth
comparison of savanna,
temperate grasslands,
and boreal forests in
terms of all defining
characteristics. Uses this
information to make
accurate and well
supported predictions
about the type of plants
that would provide the
best crops in the new
Grande Prairie.
Accurately explains how
a reverse osmosis pump
functions. Provides a
detailed analysis of how
the machine functions
and creates a practical
design for a machine
Apprentice-2
Describes most energy
transformations
occurring in a device,
but may not include the
proper name of energy
forms. Identifies the
useful and waste output
energies. Suggests one
way to maximize
efficiency of the device.
Identifies and
demonstrates sufficient
understanding of a
chemical reaction that
can be used to meet a
need in society. Names
most of the reactants
and products.
Demonstrates some
attention to safety
requirements.
Beginner-1
Describes some energy
transformations
occurring in a device,
but does not include the
proper names of energy
forms. OR Does not
accurately identify
useful and waste output
energies. OR Does not
suggest at least one
practical way to
maximize efficiency of
the device.
Does not demonstrate
sufficient of a chemical
reaction that can be
used to meet a need in
society. OR does not not
name the reactants and
products OR
demonstrate necessary
safety requirements.
Provides a sufficient
comparison of savanna,
temperate grasslands,
and boreal forests in
terms of some of the
defining characteristics.
Uses this information to
make predictions about
the type of plants that
would provide the best
crops in the new Grande
Prairie.
Provides little
information about the
comparison of savanna,
temperate grasslands,
and boreal forests, OR is
unable to use this
information to make
predictions about the
type of plants that
would provide the best
crops in the new Grande
Prairie.
Accurately explains how
a reverse osmosis pump
functions. May provides
a sufficient analysis of
how the machine
functions, but not able
to create a practical
Does not provide an
accurate or sufficiently
detailed explanation of
how a reverse osmosis
pump functions. No
design provided.
Task #5) Describe and
explain the greenhouse
effect, and the role of
various gases—
including methane,
carbon dioxide and
water vapour—in
determining the scope
of the greenhouse
effect.
Assess, from a variety
of perspectives, the
risks and benefits of
human activity, and its
impact on the biosphere
and the climate.
that could provide clean
water for the survivors.
Provides an accurate
description of the
greenhouse effect and
explains the many ways
that humans contribute
to the greenhouse
effect. Thoughtfully
assesses both the risks
and benefits of human
activity in terms of the
effect on climate.
Suggests several
innovative ways to
prevent climate change
in the future through
altering human activity.
design for a machine.
Provides an accurate
description of the
greenhouse effect and
explains some of the
ways that humans
contribute to the
greenhouse effect.
Assesses some of the
risks or benefits of
human activity in terms
of the effect on climate.
Suggests a couple of
ways to prevent climate
change in the future
through altering human
activity.
May not provides an
accurate description of
the greenhouse effect
or explain some of the
ways that humans
contribute to the
greenhouse effect. May
not assesses the risks or
benefits of human
activity in terms of the
effect on climate. May
be missing suggestions
of ways to prevent
climate change in the
future through altering
human activity.
Beginner-1
Very little evidence that
sufficient research was
conducted. Missing
many or all citations.
Portfolio Outcomes (Skills)
Outcome
PR2: use library and
electronic research
tools to collect
information on a given
topic
AI6: compile and
display evidence and
information, by hand
or using technology, in
a variety of formats
Expert-3
Demonstrates extensive
and efficient research
into the given topics.
Accurately cites
information used.
Images and written
descriptions effectively
communicate ideas and
knowledge.
Apprentice-2
Demonstrates evidence
of some research into
the given topics.
Sources may be limited
or some are not cited.
Images and/or written
descriptions may be
lacking some clarity or
completion.
AI11: propose
alternative solutions to
a given practical
problem, identify the
potential strengths and
weaknesses of each
and select one as the
basis for a plan
CT6: develop, present
and defend a position
or course of action,
based on findings
Demonstrates an
outstanding ability to
analyze the best
options and plan for
survival.
Demonstrates a
sufficient ability to
analyze the best
options and plan for
survival.
The photo gallery
presents an overall
exceptional plan for
survival.
The photo gallery
presents an overall
sufficient plan for
survival.
Images and/or written
descriptions do not
effectively
communicate
information ( lack of
clarity and completion).
Does not demonstrate
the ability to effectively
make a plan for
survival.
The photo gallery
presents an unrealistic
and/or limited plan for
survival.