Assessment

The assessment for this unit will include skills and knowledge in SOSE, English and Technology.

Students are expected to:
 * Complete individual and groups activities using given and selected ICT tools
 * Participate in class wiki
 * Make requested blog entries
 * Contribute to their group’s water wise plan

**Level** ||
 * ** Type of assessment ** ||  ** Knowledge and skills assessed **  ||  ** Assessable evidence and ICT tools used **  || **Blooms**
 * Formative || Displays a clear understanding of the groups and environments they belong in. || Observations in class discussion and participation about topic. Bubbl.us concept map and blog entries || Remember ||
 * Formative || Displays a clear understanding of the responsibilities involved in the groups and environments they belong in. || Observations in class discussion and participation in group activity about topic. Reflection in individual blog. || Understand ||
 * Formative || Pose questions using different types of speech and language for selected audiences. || Observations and participation in peer, buddy class and family interviews. Shared ideas on class wiki, individual blog, Recorder iPod app and Gloster poster. || Apply ||
 * Formative || Identify author’s intent within a text and create alternate ending or sequel that expresses own point of view. || Observations in class discussion and participation in group activity about topic. Shared ideas on class wiki, individual blog and individual story created on school software (Publisher, 2Create-a-story or StoryKit iPod app) || Analyse ||
 * Formative || Use research information collected from various sources to make decisions about environmental issues such as water conservation. || Students draft shows evidence of research and information gathered through web sites and interviews. Able to take notes on iPod, navigate web sites, share ideas on class wiki and individual blog. || Evaluate ||
 * Formative || Analyse and select water saving techniques for individual / family use. || Observation of contributions made in class wiki, individual blog entry and PMI, uses iPod to take notes. || Analyse and Evaluate ||
 * Summative || Effectively communicates appropriate water conservation techniques to a selected audience. || Evaluation of knowledge about water conservation techniques. Can display and present practical suggestions to an audience, using ICT tools (Prezi, PowerPoint, iPod or PhotoStory) || Evaluate & Design ||