HRE 1OI – Grade 9 Religion (Open)
Moral Decision-Making PSA Presentation
Expectations covered in this project:
 Students will demonstrate knowledge of the moral decision-making model (S/J/S/E) to a real-life problem
affecting youth. Students will teach the moral decision-making model during the presentation.
 Students will demonstrate understanding in recognizing legitimate authority within society (e.g. school,
law, community, Church).
 Students will demonstrate understanding of the relationship between moral decision-making and
personal/social responsibilities (i.e. How does smoking reflect a lack of love of self/God/neighbour?)
 Students will communicate about the moral decision-making model, using language, presentation style,
preparation appropriate to this grade level.
Assignment:
In class, groups will prepare and present a “public service announcement” (PSA) encouraging
youth to make moral decisions, using the model we learned in class. The PSA will be 3-5
minutes in length.
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In class, groups will rehearse their PSA.
Groups may decide to use costumes and props, but only if they are necessary to enhance the performance.
Groups will submit a point-form outline of your PSA, with stage directions, on the day of their performance.
Does your PSA include:
 A real-life problem that is relevant to your grade level?
 A discussion about legitimate authority?
 A discussion about responsibility? (that is, love of self, God and others)
 The solving of your problem by teaching the moral decision-making model
“PSA Presentation Rubric” Summative LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT
Categories
K/U
50-59% L. 1
60-69% L. 2
70-79% L. 3
80-100% L. 4
Demonstrated an
understanding of
the terms (moral
decision making
model & legitimate
authority)
Shows limited
understanding of the
terms (moral decision
making, legitimate
authority, MDMM)
Shows some understanding
of the terms (moral
decision making,
legitimate authority,
MDMM)
Shows considerable
understanding of the terms
(moral decision making,
legitimate authority,
MDMM)
Shows thorough understanding
of the terms (moral decision
making, legitimate authority,
MDMM)
Ideas are conveyed with
limited effectiveness
(examples are not
relevant to grade level)
Ideas are conveyed with
some effectiveness
(some examples are
relevant to grade level)
Ideas are conveyed with
considerable effectiveness
(examples are relevant to
grade level)
Ideas are conveyed with a high
degree of effectiveness
(examples are relevant,
researched and explained in
detail)
Communicates
information and
understanding with
limited clarity and
organization
Communicates information
and understanding with
some clarity and
organization
Communicates information
and understanding with
considerable clarity and
organization
Communicates information and
understanding with a high
degree of clarity and
organization
Connects and applies
decision making to
responsibility with
limited accuracy and
effectiveness
Connects and applies
decision making to
responsibility with some
accuracy and effectiveness
Connects and applies
decision making to
responsibility with
considerable accuracy and
effectiveness
Connects concepts and applies
decision making to
responsibility with a high
degree of accuracy and
effectiveness
T/I
Explores and
explains ideas
(uses relevant
examples –
appropriate to
grade level)
Communication
Communication of
information and
understanding
(Follows the
MDMM)
Application
Demonstrates an
ability to connect
decision making to
responsibility