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Science Year 8
Term 3, 2016
We are learning to compare the different processes of
rock formation, and understand the timescales
involved.
Task Description
Students are required to complete a brochure on a chose
geological feature found in Australia.
For their chosen rock formation they must research and present
information on;
- its physical features as seen today
- what type of rock it is and how it was formed (including how
long ago)
- what natural processes are impacting on its formation
- special features, or information of interest
- cultural significance
You must also include a bibliography showing which resources you
used.
Overall Success Criteria
I can identify a range of rock types using observable physical
and chemical properties
I can recognise and describe the use of rocks and minerals as
valuable resources
I can represent the stages and time scales for the formation
of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks
I can describe the role of forces and energy in the formation
of different types of rocks and minerals
(Aspect(s) of achievement standard being assessed in the task).
(What is in red from program links)
Assessment Conditions

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2 week? 500 words on a website
Due dateThe assessment will be completed in Week 9 and 10.
Students are to work individually to complete this assessment.
The rubric attached demonstrates how you will be assessed on
this unit.

Term 3:
Geology

Really Can Do

Can Do

Almost Can
Do

Working
Towards Can
Do
I can identify
some types of
rocks using
some of their
physical and
chemical
properties
with
assistance.

We are
learning to
identify a
range of
rock types
using
observable
physical
and
chemical
properties.

I can identify
and describe
a range of
rock types
using
observable
physical and
chemical
properties.

I can identify
a range of
rock types
using
observable
physical and
chemical
properties.

I can
sometimes
identify
types of rocks
using some of
their physical
and chemical
properties.

We are
learning to
recognise
and
describe
the use of
rocks and
minerals as
valuable
resources.

I can
recognise
and describe
in depth the
use of rocks
and minerals
as valuable
resources.

I can
recognise
and describe
the use of
rocks and
minerals as
valuable
resources.

I can
recognise
some of the
uses of rocks
and minerals
as valuable
resources.

I can list
some rocks
and minerals
that are
valuable
resources.

We are
learning to
represent
the stages
and time
scales for
the
formation
of igneous,
metamorp

I can
represent
the stages
and time
scales
accurately
and in detail
for the
formation of
igneous,

I can
represent
the stages
and time
scales
accurately
for the
formation of
igneous,
metamorphic

I can identify
some of the
stages and
time scales for
the formation
of igneous,
metamorphic
and
sedimentary
rocks.

Using
resources, I
can see the
stages and
time scales for
the formation
of igneous,
metamorphic
and
sedimentary

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hic and
sedimentar
y rocks.
We are
learning to
describe
the role of
forces and
energy in
the
formation
of different
types of
rocks and
minerals.

metamorphic
and
sedimentary
rocks.
I can
describe
with detail
and apply
the role of
forces and
energy in the
formation of
different types
of rocks and
minerals.

and
sedimentary
rocks.
I can
describe the
role of forces
and energy in
the formation
of different
types of rocks
and minerals.

rocks.

I can identify
the role of
forces and
energy in the
formation of
different types
of rocks and
minerals.

With
assistance I
can identify
the role of
forces and
energy in the
formation of
different types
of rocks and
minerals.