Kristine Haataja ED 337 Performance Task Assessment Volcanics Unit This unit will be taught following the inquiry

based activity using the rice maps to investigate plate tectonics. Students will be sufficient in understanding the types of plate boundaries and associated features prior to embarking on this unit. Prior to this assessment the class will have taken a diagnostic assessment to denote what knowledge and misconceptions students have. They also will have made a map locating the location of volcanoes in the world as a reference for the week. Students will have already investigated volcano geometry from an activity modified from S. Mattox. Purpose: This formative and summative assessment will evaluate the students understanding of several key objectives pertaining to volcanism in this unit. As they have already reached the knowledge and comprehension levels of these skills, this assessment is designed to allow application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of the material. The formative portion of this assessment will be the packet that they need to fill out to stay on track and focused on the goals, there are periodic checkpoints for the teacher to assess understanding. The summative portion will be group presentations created by the students to teach 8th graders about specific volcanic characteristics and impacts on earth systems as well as mankind. This week, students will work in their research groups and assess one volcano. They will create a presentation that applies their previous knowledge to a specific example. Students will also analyze the consequences of a volcano on earth systems based on physical and chemical characteristics. They will also be taking their information and investigating the impact their volcano has on humans. The construction of the presentation portion encourages synthesis of the material. Students will also evaluate their peers presentations. The teachers role in this project is to be a learning guide and a resource. They will be in charge of the method of instruction. The grades from this presentation will be included in the assessment portion of your final grade. State Standards: E3.4B: Describe how the sizes of earthquakes and volcanoes are measured or characterized. E3.4C: Describe the effects of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions on humans. E3.4d: Explain how the chemical composition of magmas relates to plate tectonics and affects the geometry, structure, and explosivity of volcanoes. E3.4e: Explain how volcanoes change the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and other Earth systems. Learning Targets: 1. I can apply my comprehension of general volcanoes to a specific example and investigate significant factors. 2. I can investigate the effects of volcanoes on humans by assessing its geometry, structure and explosivity. 3. I can investigate impacts of volcanoes on earth systems. 3. I can create a presentation to teach others about volcanic characteristics, effects on humans, and impacts on earth systems. 4. I can evaluate a peer presentation about volcanic characteristics and effects.

Volcano Research Presentation Among all of the natural disasters on earth, volcanoes are the most easily studied and implications can be predicted. However, volcanoes continue to impact humans, ecosystems, and the construct of the land around us. We will be applying our knowledge about plate tectonics, earth systems, and volcanism to a specific research example. We will also be assessing location, geometry, structure, magma composition, gas composition, and eruptive styles. On top of that we will be investigating the effects of volcanoes on earth systems as well as to mankind. I challenge you! You will be assigned research groups and will be creating a presentation to inform the youth of our area th (8 grade students) about the characteristics of volcanoes as well as the dangers. This presentation should be informational, engaging, organized, and should connect to the big picture. Approach this situation as teachers yourself. I will be here to provide you with some basic information and guidelines for the presentation but you are responsible for conducting quality research and establishing the methods you will use to present. Before the presentation you will get the opportunity to evaluate another group and be evaluated yourself. This should help you feel comfortable and ready! Your final product will be the presentation next Monday. (25% research, 75% presentation) You will be working on this task for several days as outlined below:

Day 1: Tuesday o Introduction of project (20 minutes) o Preparing for the project/roles (20 minutes) o Begin preliminary research (35 minutes) Day 2: Wednesday o Research Day (60 minutes) o What is a reliable source? o Check in with Ms. Haataja (15 minutes) Day 3: Thursday o Collaborate and construct (75 minutes) Day 4: Friday o Finishing touches (25 minutes) o Practice run through with one other group (50 minutes) Day 5: Monday th o Presentation to 6 graders (75 minutes) Evaluation: You will be evaluated using the same rubrics that appear in this packet. This task is a demonstration of your understanding of volcanic concepts as well as your ability to apply and synthesize this material to discuss one example of a volcano which will be assigned to you. Please use the checklist above to keep track of your progress. This will be an exciting learning experience; dont let this packet intimidate you. You know this material and can do it! I am here to assist with anything you need. Good luck!

Day 1: Preparing for the project

Names:_ _______________________________________________________________________ TO DO: Select topic assign roles preliminary research

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You will be drawing a volcano out of a hat. Each volcano is unique and exciting. The Volcano we will be researching is _____________________________________________ Please discuss with you research group and list any information you already know about this volcano:

Assign Roles
Assigning roles is valuable because it gives everyone a responsibility and a helps distribute the work evenly. There are four people per group, please discuss amongst yourselves who will do what job. You all will be conducting research, participating in creation of the presentation, and presenting. Group leader: You are to be the encouragement and the role that will make sure progress is being made. You are responsible for making sure each days work is complete and thorough, and set up the schedule for the next day. Group Leader: ________________ Question asker/Secretary: You are to be the group member that is responsible for asking other groups for clarification or asking me for any questions. You are also the one responsible for recording thoughts in this packet. Question asker: _______________ Research recorder: You are responsible for recording the research sources and double checking that they are reliable resources. Research recorder: _______________ Creative liaison: You are responsible for making sure the presentation has creative elements. Creative liaison: ________________

Preliminary research During this stage, I just want you to look at anything and everything regarding your subject. A Google search would be a good place to start. We also have lots of hard copies of journal articles and bound books on the shelf. Look at information that is relevant or interesting. Look up pictures, videos, or anything that sparks your interest in this topic. My goal for you is to take a look at what information is out there. Tomorrow we will start conducting organized research. Use this sheet to record interesting websites, facts, and ideas about the project.

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Day 2: Research

Names:_ _______________________________________________________________________ TO DO: Discuss credible sources Set research goals Conduct research Check in with teacher

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Discuss credible sources Please view the worksheet previous to this page and refresh on what a credible source is. Every piece of information attained should give credit to the source it was found from. Remember, this project is a unique piece of work. Copying is plagiarism. We will discuss this in detail in class. Please record important statements:

Set research goals Using the rubric and checklist below, plan as a group your research goals for the day. Teacher signature required when complete. Teacher signature__________________________ 1.

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Conduct Research Each of you should take charge of one research goal. Your job is to find any information, graphs, diagrams, videos, etc. that are essential to teaching that concept. Use record paper at the front as an area to record your thoughts and sources. There are more sheets available at the front. By the end of the day you should be an expert on your research question. If you have questions, collaborate with your group or have your question asker come talk to me. The rubric for content requirements is below for easy reference as well as a checklist of content that should be covered.
The information presented includes all key characteristics including: geometry, structure, location, tectonics, explosivity, and magma composition, dangers, and public safety All information is accurate All information is explained well. The information presented includes most key characteristics, but not all. This includes: geometry, structure, location, explosivity, and magma composition, dangers, and public safety Most information is accurate Most information is explained well.

My content is relevant 15 pts.

The information presented includes some characteristics of geometry, structure, location, explosivity, and magma composition, dangers, and public safety Little information is accurate Little is explained well.

My content is not relevant

My content shows my ability to assess the danger of a volcanic situation by analyzing characteristics. It connects to the big picture. 10 pts.

I was able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. It clearly connects to earth systems.

I was somewhat able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. It somewhat connects earth systems.

I was hardly able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. It connects very little earth systems.

I was not able to draw conclusions Content does not connect to earth systems.

CONTENT EXPLANATIONS: o Where is your volcano located? o Using GoogleEarth as we did in the Volcanoes activity, look up your volcano and determine its geometry and structure. Please take a screen shot of the profile to use in your presentation. o Research the magma composition and the gas composition of your volcano. Based on what we learned in class, make a conclusion about the eruptive style. o Apply your knowledge about plate tectonics to explain the tectonic situation occurring with your volcano. (A visual representation would be helpful here) o By considering all of the factors you just investigated, investigate the impacts your volcano has on humans in the present, past, and impacts it could have in the future. It is important to look at the current status of volcanic activity as well. (the words dormant and active will help with research) o Aside from affecting humans, take a systems approach and brainstorm what impacts would volcanism have to your area of study. Think hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and even the exosphere. Investigate direct impacts from your volcano.

Check in with teacher This is a teacher check in, so I can make sure you are on the right track and your research question is clear and you are finding appropriate information. Notes:

Teacher signature___________________________

Day 3: Collaborate and Construct

Names:_ _______________________________________________________________________ TO DO: Come together as a group and discuss your findings Determine what information is important to discuss (check rubric) Determine what form of presentation will best display your information and educate Get signature from teacher after decision has been made Begin constructing your presentation.

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Record your main points below:

We are going to present by doing.

We feel this will be effective to teach 8th graders because.

Teachers signature___________________________________

Day 4: Practice, Practice, Perfect

Names:_ _______________________________________________________________________ TO DO: Finishing touches Run through with assigned peer group Evaluate yourself and your peer group

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Finishing touches/Run through/Evaluation Directions: Spend some time looking over your project for grammatical errors and transitions. Make sure you have all the materials you will need for your presentation. Practice once just by yourselves to make straightening out any issues. After you have completed that, you will be paired with another group (names are on the board) and you will be running through the presentation with them. They will be evaluating you on the same rubric I will be evaluating you with. Once you both have taken turns presenting and evaluating, spend the last few minutes making any necessary changes.

Day 5: Presentation

Names:_ _______________________________________________________________________ TO DO: o Relax, you are the expert! o Ms. Haataja will welcome students and do introduction o Groups will present in order listed on the board. o Presentations will be evaluated based on rubric below.

Learning Target

5 Complete Understanding Shown My background research is thorough.

3 Some Understanding Shown My background research is brief. My background research will be somewhat useful in creating my presentation Some of my background knowledge came from credible sources. The information presented includes most key characteristics, but not all. This includes: geometry, structure, location, explosivity, and magma composition, dangers, and public safety Most information is accurate Most information is explained well.

1 Incomplete Understanding Shown My background research is incomplete. My background research is inadequate for creating my presentation Most of my background research did not come from credible sources. The information presented includes some characteristics of geometry, structure, location, explosivity, and magma composition, dangers, and public safety Little information is accurate Little is explained well.

0 Not Shown

My background research is thorough and effective 25 pts.

My background research will be very useful in creating my presentation All of my background knowledge came from credible sources. The information presented includes all key characteristics including: geometry, structure, location, tectonics, explosivity, and magma composition, dangers, and public safety All information is accurate All information is explained well.

I did not collect background information.

My content is relevant 20 pts.

My content is not relevant

My content shows higher level thinking 15 pts.

I was able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. It clearly connects to earth systems.

I was somewhat able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. It somewhat connects earth systems.

I was hardly able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. It connects very little earth systems. Our presentation method is clear, readable, and understandable by 8th graders I was able to draw

I was not able to draw conclusions Content does not connect to earth systems. My presentation is ineffective Students were not

My presentation is effective 15pts.

Our presentation method is clear, readable, and understandable by 8th graders I was able to draw

Our presentation method is clear, readable, and understandable by 8th graders I was able to draw conclusions from research

conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. Students were actively involved in our presentation The presentation was organized in an appropriate order I have all the required signatures at check-in points I have all portions of the packet completed prior to the presentation

regarding the danger of our volcano. Students were somewhat involved in our presentation The presentation was somewhat organized in an appropriate order. I have most of the required signatures at check-in points I have most portions of the packet completed prior to the presentation

conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. Students were hardly involved in our presentation The presentation shows little organization. I have some of the required signatures at check-in points I have few portions of the packet completed prior to the presentation Eye contact for little of the presentation My voice is hardly audible, typically not loud enough or not clear enough to understand.

involved in our presentation. The presentation was disorganized.

I followed guidelines 10 pts.

I do not have signatures Packet is incomplete or late

Performance 5 pts.

Eye contact for a majority of the presentation My voice is always audible (clear and loud enough)

Eye contact for some of the presentation My voice is mostly audible (clear and loud enough)

No eye contact My voice is not audible.

Group work 10 pts. (Group evaluations will be analyzed)

I worked effectively with my group-- participating in research, creating of presentation, and presenting. I was present at all meetings I performed my duty to the best of my ability

I worked effectively with my group, most of the time, participating in research, creating of presentation, and presenting I was present at all meetings or missed only one I performed my duty most of the time, with some room for improvement

I somewhat worked with my group-- participating in research, creating of presentation, and presenting I missed 1-3 meetings. I hardly performed my duty.

I did not work with my group.

COMMENTS:__________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Name________________________________

Self-Evaluation Now that you have completed your presentation, take a few minutes to reflect on the experience and what you have learned. Based on the rubrics I used to evaluate your work, determine what grade you think you earned on each section. Explain in a few sentences or two why you think you earned each grade.

Background research
My background research is thorough. My background research is thorough and effective 25 pts. My background research will be very useful in creating my presentation All of my background knowledge came from credible sources.

My Score _____/25
My background research is brief. My background research will be somewhat useful in creating my presentation Some of my background knowledge came from credible sources.

Teacher Score _____/25

My background research is incomplete. My background research is inadequate for creating my presentation Most of my background research did not come from credible sources. I did not collect background information.

If your score is different from the one assigned by the teacher, explain why you agree or disagree with the teachers score. Use examples from your outline to support your answer.

What one thing could you have done to improve this section?

Content and conclusions

My Score _____/20 Teacher Score _____/20

My content is relevant 20 pts.

The information presented includes all key characteristics including: geometry, structure, location, tectonics, explosivity, and magma composition, dangers, and public safety All information is accurate All information is explained well.

The information presented includes most key characteristics, but not all. This includes: geometry, structure, location, explosivity, and magma composition, dangers, and public safety Most information is accurate Most information is explained well.

The information presented includes some characteristics of geometry, structure, location, explosivity, and magma composition, dangers, and public safety Little information is accurate Little is explained well.

My content is not relevant

If your score is different from the one assigned by the teacher, explain why you agree or disagree with the teachers score. Use examples from your project to support your answer.

What one thing could you have done to improve this section?

Content shows higher level thinking

I was able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. It clearly connects to earth systems.

My Score _____/15 Teacher Score _____/15

I was somewhat able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. It somewhat connects earth systems. I was not able to draw conclusions Content does not connect to earth systems.

My content shows higher level thinking 15 pts.

I was hardly able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. It connects very little earth systems.

If your score is different from the one assigned by the teacher, explain why you agree or disagree with the teachers score. Use examples from your project to support your answer.

What one thing could you have done to improve this section?

Effective Presentation

My Score _____/15 Teacher Score _____/15

Our presentation method is clear, readable, and understandable by 8th graders My presentation is effective 15pts. I was able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. Students were actively involved in our presentation

Our presentation method is clear, readable, and understandable by 8th graders I was able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. Students were somewhat involved in our presentation

Our presentation method is clear, readable, and understandable by 8th graders I was able to draw conclusions from research regarding the danger of our volcano. Students were hardly involved in our presentation

My presentation is ineffective Students were not involved in our presentation.

If your score is different from the one assigned by the teacher, explain why you agree or disagree with the teachers score. Use examples from your project to support your answer.

What one thing could you have done to improve this section?

Following Guidelines
I have all the required signatures at check-in points I have all portions of the packet completed prior to the presentation

My Score _____/10 Teacher Score _____/10

I have most of the required signatures at check-in points I have most portions of the packet completed prior to the presentation I have some of the required signatures at check-in points I have few portions of the packet completed prior to the presentation I do not have signatures Packet is incomplete or late

I followed guidelines 10 pts.

If your score is different from the one assigned by the teacher, explain why you agree or disagree with the teachers score. Use examples from your project to support your answer.

What one thing could you have done to improve this section?

Performance quality

My Score _____/5

Teacher Score _____/5

Eye contact for a majority of the presentation Performance 5 pts. My voice is always audible (clear and loud enough)

Eye contact for some of the presentation My voice is mostly audible (clear and loud enough)

Eye contact for little of the presentation My voice is hardly audible, typically not loud enough or not clear enough to understand.

No eye contact My voice is not audible.

If your score is different from the one assigned by the teacher, explain why you agree or disagree with the teachers score. Use examples from your project to support your answer.

What one thing could you have done to improve this section?

Group Work
I worked effectively with my group-- participating in research, creating of presentation, and presenting. I was present at all meetings I performed my duty to the best of my ability

My Score _____/10 Teacher Score _____/10

I worked effectively with my group, most of the time, participating in research, creating of presentation, and presenting I was present at all meetings or missed only one I performed my duty most of the time, with some room for improvement I somewhat worked with my group-participating in research, creating of presentation, and presenting I missed 1-3 meetings. I hardly performed my duty.

Group work 10 pts. (Group evaluations will be analyzed)

I did not work with my group.

If your score is different from the one assigned by the teacher, explain why you agree or disagree with the teachers score. Use examples from your project to support your answer.

What one thing could you have done to improve this section?