FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK 1 – YEAR 9 – Humanities

Unit 1: Medicine and Health through Time

Inquiry question: ‘Roman medicine was more advanced than Greek medicine’. To what extent do you agree?

Criterion: A (i, ii), C (i, ii), D (ii)

ATL: Organization skills - Use appropriate strategies for organizing complex information.

Task: Create a 1-2 page infographic in which you compare and contrast features of both Greek and Roman
medicine (including treatment and surgery).
To do this effectively, you should collect a range of relevant information about aspects of medicine in both time
periods based on what you have learnt. At the end of your infographic you should include a conclusion, providing
your overall evaluation of the initial inquiry question.

Literacy:
Remember to pay attention to the quality of your written presentation; it should be clear and well-organised.

Deadline: Your teacher will put this task on Managebac. The deadline for you to upload your work to the drop box
is…

Frequently asked questions (FAQs):

 ● What is an infographic?
An infographic is a collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of
a topic.

● How do I make an infographic?

Have a look at this website: https://venngage.com/blog/how-to-make-an-infographic-in-5-steps/

● Can I include pictures?

Yes, you can include images, charts and tables but make sure they are relevant to the inquiry question.

● What is the minimum word count?

There is no minimum word count however, you shouldn’t write too much as the purpose of an infographic is to
provide a clear overview of your topic.

● Do I need a bibliography?
Absolutely, yes. You should reference all of your sources and your work should be written in your own words.
Your bibliography should be submitted in the same document as your infographic.

Assessment Criteria
 Criterion A – Knowing & Understanding
I. Makes limited use of terminology
ii. Demonstrates basic knowledge and
understanding of content and concepts through
limited descriptions and/or examples.
i. Uses some terminology accurately
ii. Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and
understanding of content and concepts through
simple descriptions, explanations and examples.
i.uses considerable and relevant terminology
accurately
ii. Demonstrates substantial knowledge and
understanding of content and concepts through
descriptions, explanations and examples.
i.consistently uses a range of terminology
accurately
ii. Demonstrates detailed knowledge and
understanding of content and concepts through
developed and accurate descriptions,
explanations and examples.
Criterion C - Communicating Criterion D – Thinking Critically
i. Communicates information and ideas in a style that ii. Begins to identify connections between
is not always clear. information to make simple arguments.
ii. Organizes information and ideas in a limited way.
i. Communicates information and ideas in a way that ii. Summarizes information to make some
is somewhat clear. adequate arguments.
ii. Somewhat organizes information and ideas.
i. Communicates information and ideas in a style that ii. Summarizes information in order to make
is mostly appropriate to the audience and purpose. usually valid arguments.
ii. Mostly structures information and ideas according
to the task instructions.
i. Communicates information and ideas in a style that ii. Summarizes information to make consistent,
is completely appropriate to the audience and well-supported arguments.
purpose.
ii. Structures information and ideas completely
according to the task instructions.