The Australian School of Abu Dhabi

Common Assessment Task

Name: Class: 8 A & B Date:

Criteria Criterion ( D ) Criterion ( E ) Criterion F

Name of Criterion: Scientific enquiry Processing Data Attitude in Science

Maximum Points 6 6 6

Your Grade

Subject Science

Question How can I make better decision?

AOI Health and social education

Summative Assessment Lab activity

Due on:

Parent Signature:....

If you do not submit this assessment task on the due date assigned, you can only submit at a later time with the proof of a medical certificate or complete during after-school detention two days after due date.

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Testing foods for nutrients Task details

You are required to test food sample provided to you. You will work in groups but each one of you will write his own report. Task Duration In class component One double period for lab work Out of class component Two days to complete lab report. You will need: safety glasses test-tube rack 4 test tubes test-tube holder heatproof mat tongs candle matches glucose solution Benedicts solution starch solutions iodine solution gelatine solution 0.01M copper sulfate solution 1.00 M sodium hydroxide solution food samples (if solid, crush a small amount into a mash with water). For each of the tests below, set up the four test tubes as follows. After each test, clean the test tubes by rinsing with water. Copy and complete this table for recording the test results. Starch test Add two drops of iodine solution to each of the four test tubes. Observe any colour change and record the results. Glucose test Add four drops of Benedicts solution to each of the four test tubes. Gently heat each test tube over the candle flame. Observe any colour change and record results. Protein test Add ten drops of copper sulphate solution to each of the four test tubes. Then add five drops of sodium hydroxide solution to each test tube. Observe any colour change and record the results. Test result Water Glucose Starch Gelatine Test for glucose

Test for starch

Test for protein

Using the three tests above, investigate the food samples given to you for the presence of starch, glucose and protein.

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Name of the food sample _________________________________________________ Aim :__________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Hypothesis ( Based on your pervious knowledge predict what could be the possible nutrients in food sample given to you. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Variables :Dependent variable ________________________________________________________________ Independent Variable ______________________________________________________________ Controlled Variable ________________________________________________________________ Procedure __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

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Observation Name of the food sample _________________________________________________ Test Test for glucose Test for starch Test for protein Result

Conclusion :Is your results in line with your hypothesis, if yes discuss if not why? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Identify weaknesses in the experimental procedure? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ If you are asked to repeat the experiment what would you do to improve the experiment? __________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

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Self-Assessment Form
Name: ______________________ Subject: Science Task _____________________________ Teacher: Syed Arshad

Please tick the box that best describes your performance in the different aspects of the task Aspect Is aim stated? Is hypothesis testable? Are variable mentioned? Is data correctly recorded? Is conclusion drawn? Outstanding Very Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Reflection (Fill in after you receive your grades):

(What were you expected to do for this assessment task? What did you learn? What skills have you developed? What could you have done to see better results? OR What did you do to get such good results)?

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Rubric For Lab Assessment Task Criterion D: Scientific Enquiry Hypothesis and Variables Variables and Method 0 1 2 Evaluation Criterion E: Presentation Criterion E:
The student attempts to The student makes reference The evaluation of below. define the purpose of the to variables but these are not the method is investigation with teacher developed. The student incomplete. The student does not reach a fully standard described by any of the assistance. suggests a basic method. descriptors given below. The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors The student defines the The student lists some of the The student has given below. purpose of the investigation relevant variables. The attempted to and provides an student suggests a basic identify errors in explanation/prediction not method and indentifies some the method and supported by scientific of the appropriate suggest simple improvements reasoning. materials/equipment. with teacher prompting. The student defines the purpose of the investigation and formulates a testable hypothesis based on some scientific reasoning. The student lists some of the relevant variables and attempts to manipulate them. The student suggests a basic method and indentifies some of the appropriate materials/equipment.

Processing Data Conclusions Processing Data

Criterion F: Attitudes in Science Use of Laboratory Cooperation and Safety

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below The student has made The student has some attempt to present written a Criterion E: Processing Da the data in simple tables conclusion. and/or graphs. The student requires guidance and supervision when using the laboratory and the equipment. The student can work safely and cooperate with other students, but may need reminders.

descriptors given below.

3 4

The student organizes and transforms data into simple tables and/or graphs using the correct headings and units.

The student draws a conclusion using some scientific language.

The student uses the laboratory and most equipment competently but might require occasional guidance.

The student generally cooperates well with other students and generally pays attention to safety. The student works responsibly with the living and non-living environment.

5 6

The student has The student organizes The student identified errors in and transforms data into explains trends, the method and numerical and patterns, or suggested simple diagrammatic forms and relationships in has attempted to present the data and improvements. makes a it appropriately. conclusion using scientific language.

The student works The student consistently largely independently, works effectively as part of uses the laboratory a team, collaborating with and equipment with others and respecting their views. The student pays precision and skill. close attention to safely at all times and deals responsibility with the living and non-living environment.

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