Differentiated Summative Assessment Task

Goal - Your goal is to demonstrate understanding of the effects of solutions and colloids that benefit and
harm humans and the environment.

Role - You can be a/an:

1. Web designer

2. Songwriter/singer

3. Environmentalist

Audience - Grade 8 students

Situation - In time for the Science Week Celebration of the school, you are asked by the head of the
Science Department to do an information drive and help them explain the significance of solutions and
colloids amidst their harmful effects.

Product/Performance - Product 1: (Web Designer)

A webpage or blog that will inform web visitors about the different solutions and colloids, their benefits
and risks. There should be notes, images, and a space for frequently asked questions.

Product 2: (Songwriter)

A two- to three-minute song with lyrics that reflect the understanding that solutions and colloids are all
around us. There should be at least three different solutions and colloids in the song. The song should
have a title and must be accompanied by at least one musical instrument.

Product 3: (Environmentalist)

An open letter to the high school populace that will discuss the need for solutions and colloids in the
field of medicine and food industry. It should also present safety precautions to reduce hazards. The
letter should contain 300-500 words only.
Standards - Your product will be assessed based on the following criteria:

1. Accuracy of Content

2.Organization of Idea

3.Completeness

Rubric for Understanding of the Effects of Solutions and Colloids to Humans and Environment

Criteria

Accuracy of Content

Organization/ Clarity of Message

Completeness

Description

The student shows deep understanding of different solutions and colloids. The properties, uses, and
effects of solutions and colloids to humans and the environment were

The student shows considerable understanding understanding of different solutions and colloids. The
properties, uses, and effects of solutions and colloids to humans and the environment were discussed.

The student shows shallow understanding of different solutions and colloids. The properties, uses, and
effects of solutions and colloids to humans and the environment were mentioned but not discussed.
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The student shows limited understanding of different solutions and colloids. The properties, uses, and
effects of solutions and colloids to humans and the environment were not mentioned at all.

All elements in the product are logically presented and consistent. A very clear message is conveyed to
the audience.

Most elements in the product are logically presented and consistent. A clear message is conveyed to the
audience.

Some elements in the product are logically presented. The message conveyed to the audience is not
clear.

The output follows the mechanics completely

There is one missing element in the output. Most of the mechanics were followed.
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There are two or more missing elements in the output. Few of the mechanics were followed.

Score

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