Lesson Sequence Assessment

Lesson 1: Design brief introduction

Lesson objectives:

◦ Write a definition or explanation of the concept ‘competing needs’ in design booklet.

◦ In small groups, work collaboratively to develop and record ideas to address competing
needs in a garden context and in regards to sustainability e.g. the need for garden plants to
be watered and the need to conserve water can be addressed by creating a water tank to
collect rainfall
◦ Begin to take notes and record ideas for features to be included in school garden design

Lesson objective 1
No attempt Limited Satisfactory Highly Excellent
Satisfactory
Student
recorded an
appropriate
definition or
explanation of
the concept of
‘competing
needs’
Lesson Objective 2
No attempt Limited Satisfactory Highly Excellent
Satisfactory
Student
worked
collaboratively
by remaining
on task and
contributing
to group
discussion

Group
developed
one or more
creative
solutions to
address a
given need
relating to a
garden
environment

Lesson objective 3
No ideas recorded Few ideas recorded Satisfactory number of Substantial number of
ideas recorded ideas recorded

Ideas did not address Some ideas related to Ideas adequately Ideas are creative and
sustainability or needs sustainability and few related to relate clearly to
of garden environment environmental needs sustainability and sustainability.
addressed clearly addressed Environmental needs
environmental needs of the garden are
of the garden extensively addressed.
Assessment item 1: A3 garden map

No attempt Limited Satisfactory Highly Excellent

Satisfactory
Presentation:
- Map is clearly
illustrated with
fine liner pen
and colour
- Garden
elements and
features are
clearly labelled
with arrows,
annotations or
a key
Creativity:
- Design is
original and
inventive
Sustainability:
- Garden
featured
sustainable
elements and
features e.g.
recycled
materials
Considering
needs:
- Garden
addressed the
needs of the
school
community as
well as the
plants, garden
structure and
the planet.

Restraints:
- Design
matched space
restrictions and
is realistic
Assessment item 2: Group planning and garden construction

No attempt Limited Satisfactory Highly Excellent

Satisfactory
Group work/
Cooperation
(planning):
- Student actively
contributed to the
planning and
design process
- Student worked
well with peers,
was open to
other’s ideas and
endeavoured to
include all group
members

Product:
- Group
successfully
created a detailed
design and action
plan for their
garden section
and carefully
considered all
points described in
design handout.
inventive

Group
work/Cooperation
(during busy bee):
- Student was
actively engaged
and contributed
well during the
garden
construction
- Student was
helpful and
cooperated well
with peers,
ensuring equal
involvement and
inclusion.
Assessment item 3: Reflection and video log

No attempt Limited Satisfactory Highly Excellent

Satisfactory
Provided a
thorough
response to each
reflection
question in design
booklet

Reflected on
experiences and
provided
examples

Video clips proved

by group with
commentary on
the design process