MANLY SELECTIVE CAMPUS

2013 YEAR 9 SCIENCE DER ASSIGNMENT - ENERGY

Rationale:
The planet Earth flourishes with a rich variety and abundance of plant and animal life all of
which rely on the ultimate source of energy, the Sun. On Earth, atoms are recycled through
ecosystems to be used again and again in structural components of plants and animals.
As one population, humans have developed enormous energy requirements. The future of the
planet may be determined by what we do about our production and use of energy.
Part A
Electronically produce a Booklet that could be used to increase community awareness about
energy.
This booklet must contain information about ONE or more of:
Energy for life; Bioaccumulation; Recycling in Nature; Human Intervention: Energy Crisis,
Energy Sources and cover the specifications described below.
Specifics of the booklet:
4 x A4 pages in size
Must contain at least 1 line graph showing a trend line
Must contain at least 1 table of statistics
Must contain at least 1 table of written information
Must contain at least 1 flowchart
Can contain illustrations
Must contain at least 200-250 words of relevant information as text
Must use correct scientific terminology
Part B
Compose/construct 10 questions (with answers) using the information presented in the
booklet as specified below.
Questions:
Your questions must have ALL of the following specifications:
2 straightforward questions of low difficulty eg. Finding answers from text; use verbs
such as identify, state, recall.
3 questions of moderate difficulty eg. Trends from graphs; use verbs such as explain,
compare, design.
3 challenging questions (1 from each of the units in the chapter) eg. Conclusions from
information; use verbs such as evaluate, assess, analyse.
1 question that involves drawing a graph
1 question that fills in blanks or adds to a flowchart
Part C
Write a short informative article for a popular teenage magazine on the implications of the
energy crisis for human society and planet Earth.
No longer than 400 words.

Marking Guidelines:
Marking Criteria

Marks

1.

A. Booklet:
1 graph labelled axes, correct units, relevant information
1 table of statistics at least 2 columns, relevant headings
1 table of information at least 2 columns, headings, relevant information
1 flowchart use of relevant information, arrows, labels
200-250 words of text relevant, informative
Correct scientific terminology throughout booklet
Bibliography at least 3 different sources

1.

B. Questions
2 straightforward questions
3 questions of average difficulty
3 challenging questions
Draw a graph
Fill in blanks / flowchart completion

4
3
4
4
5
5
3
Total: 28
2
3
3
2
2
Total: 12
10

2. Written article Evidence of:

Higher order thinking make judgements based on information, standards
Knowledge integration meaningful connections between different topics,

subject areas
Problematic knowledge information subject to social, political, cultural

influences and implications

Connectedness influencing an audience (readers of the article)
Deep understanding explore relationships, solve problems
Evaluation of information to inform statements of opinion, value
Total

50

Outcomes being assessed:

5.3 evaluates the impact of applications of science on society and the environment
5.4 discusses evidence supporting different viewpoints
5.10 assesses human impacts on the interaction of biotic and abiotic features of the environment
5.11 analyses the impact of human resource use on the biosphere to evaluate methods of conserving,
protecting and maintaining the Earths resources
5.16 accesses information from a wide variety of sources
5.17 - explains trends and relationships in data and/or information from a variety of sources
5.19 uses critical thinking skills in evaluating information and drawing conclusions

Date Due: into Handins

Part A: Monday 25th November - Week 8
Part B: Monday 2nd December Week 9
Part C: Monday 9th December- Week 10

V.M.