Woonona High School
Assessment Task
Student Name:
_________________________
Title:
Body Systems Group Research and Presentation
Year & Course:
Year 8 Science
Date issued:
27/04/2016
Date due:
20/05/2016
Assessment value:
25%
Key Terms
Identify
Definition
Recognise and name
Explain
Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide
why and/or how
Discuss
Identify issues and provide points for and/or against
Outline
Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of
Assignment: Human Body Systems Presentation
In this assignment you will be, in groups of no more than 3 students, researching a body system that is to be studied in
Year 8 Science. There are 5 possible systems that you can choose to research, they are the:
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Circulatory System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Muscular/Skeletal System
Excretory System
You have free choice of the body system you wish to choose to research however; only 2 groups can research the same
system per class to ensure all systems are covered and presented.
What you need to do:
1. As a group pick a body system to research from the above list - tell your teacher your choice.
2. Using the internet, books, videos, databases and other sources research the system you have chosen and answer
the questions on the sheet attached to this assignment.
3. Take the information you have researched and use it to create a speech and presentation (approximately 5
minutes) with a supporting interactive handout for your classmates to fill out along the way. There is a list of
everything you must include in your presentation below.
You could give your presentation in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, Prezi, video or other. If you have
another way you would like to present your body system to the class make sure you check with your teacher first.
4. Your groups’ presentation will be assessed and marked by your teacher and your classmates.
5. You will also be evaluating your group members in relation to their contribution to this assessment task. All
members are required to talk during the presentation.
What you need to include in your presentation:
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Identify the role of the body system
Outline each of the major organs/parts in the system and their function
Explain how the major organs/parts work
Describe how the organs in your system are connected and Explain how materials are transported between them
Discuss the factors that might affect the healthy functioning of the system
Outline 4 interesting facts about the system
You will need to include a BIBLIOGRAPHY (at least 3 different sources) using the following formats:
BOOKS
Author (eg Brown, John)
INTERNET
Author (eg Brown, John)
Outcomes Being Assessed:
Date of publication
Title of entry
Title
Publisher
URL (location)
Place of publication
Date of publication/visit
Outcomes Description
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Content
LW2 - Cells are the basic units of living things and have specialised structures and
functions
LW2 - Identify that different types of cells make up the tissues, organs and organ
systems of multicellular organisms
LW3 Multicellular organisms contain systems of organs that carry out specialised
functions that enable them to survive and reproduce
LW3 - Explain that the systems in multicellular organisms work together to provide cell
requirements, including gases, nutrients and water, and to remove cell wastes
LW3 - Describe the role of the digestive, circulatory, excretory, skeletal/muscular and
respiratory systems in maintaining a human as a functioning multicellular organism
Skills
SC4-9WS Presents science ideas, findings and information to a given audience using
appropriate scientific language, text types and representations
SC4-8WS Selects and uses appropriate strategies, understanding and skills to produce
creative and plausible solutions to identified problems
This assessment task should be given to your teacher on the
due date in class
If you are late you must:
1. Inform your teacher.
2. Get a misadventure form from the Head Teacher.
3. Complete all paper work and obtain note from your parent/caregiver.
Late assessment tasks receive a
ZERO
score
Question Sheet
Body System: _______________________________
1. Identify the role of the body system.
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2. Outline each of the major organs/parts in the system and their function and Explain how the major
organs/parts work
Organ
Function
How it Works
3. Identify how the organs in your system are connected (what are the connections called, what are they
made of etc.) and Explain how materials are transported between them.
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4. Discuss the factors that might affect the healthy functioning of the system.
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5. Outline 4 interesting facts about the system.
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TEACHER FEEDBACK
Group members: _____________________, _______________________, _______________________
Marking Criteria:
Not included/
Not Correct/
Not relevant
Limited
(Needs work)
Basic
(Okay)
Sound
(Satisfactory)
0
1
2
3
0
2
4
0
2
0
Identify the role of the body
system
Outline each of the major
organs/parts in the system
and their function
Explain how the major
organs/parts work
Describe how the organs in
your system are connected
Explain how materials are
transported between them
Discuss factors that might
affect the healthy function of
the system
Outline 4 interesting facts
about the system
Use of technology in
presentation
Quality and relevance of the
interactive worksheet
High
(Has depth)
Outstanding
(Goes beyond
expectations)
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
1
2
3
4
5
0
2
4
6
8
10
0
2
4
6
8
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
2
4
6
8
10
TOTAL
Grade
A student at this grade typically:
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A
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B
C
D
E
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effectively gathers, selects, organises and processes first-hand and secondary sourced data and information to evaluate issues and
inform creative solutions using appropriate digital technologies
communicates comprehensive understanding of scientific ideas, and related evidence for a particular purpose and audience using
scientific units, language conventions and text types.
systematically gathers, selects, organises and processes first-hand and secondary sourced data and information to explain issues
and inform problem-solving using appropriate digital technologies
communicates well-developed understanding of scientific ideas to an audience using scientific units and language conventions.
gathers and selects first-hand and secondary sourced data and information to identify issues and participate in problem-solving
using appropriate digital technologies
communicates sound understanding of scientific ideas to an audience.
uses first-hand and secondary sourced data and information, and appropriate digital technologies, to assist in the problem-solving
process
communicates basic scientific understanding to an audience.
uses information provided and, with assistance, participates in problem-solving activities
with guidance, communicates elementary scientific information to an audience.
TEACHER FEEDBACK
Presentation
Body System: ________________________________________________________
Group Member 1: _________________
Body Stance:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Eye contact:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Voice projection:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Voice clarity:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Knowledge of the topic:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Overall presentation:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Effort towards the peer assessment of other groups:
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B
C
D
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 Non Attempt
Self-assessment completion effort:
A
B
C
D
E
 Non Attempt
Group Member 2: _________________
Body Stance:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Eye contact:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Voice projection:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Voice clarity:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Knowledge of the topic:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Overall presentation:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Effort towards the peer assessment of other groups:
A
B
C
D
E
 Non Attempt
Self-assessment completion effort:
A
B
C
D
E
 Non Attempt
Group Member 3: _________________
Body Stance:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Eye contact:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Voice projection:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Voice clarity:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Knowledge of the topic:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Overall presentation:
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Effort towards the peer assessment of other groups:
A
B
C
D
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 Non Attempt
Self-assessment completion effort:
A
B
C
D
E
 Non Attempt
PEER ASSESSMENT
Your Name: _________________________
Group Member Name: ______________
(Person you are assessing)
Marking Criteria (Group Members)
You will use this template to anonymously grade your group members on a separate sheet of paper. Each group member
will be given a score out of a possible 20 that will go towards their final grade.
Your teacher will also be evaluating you on your performance throughout the project, which will also go towards your
grade.
Category
1 point
2 points
Contributions
Rarely provides useful
ideas when participating
in the group and in
classroom discussion.
May refuse to
participate.
Problem-solving
Does not try to solve
problems or help others
solve problems.
Lets others do the work.
Attitude
Is often publicly critical
of the project or the
work of other members
of the group. Is often
negative about the
task(s).
Focus on the
task
Rarely focuses on the
task and what needs to
be done. Lets others do
the work.
Working with others
Rarely listens to, shares
with, and supports the
efforts of others. Often
is not a good team
player.
Sometimes provides
useful ideas when
participating in the
group and in classroom
discussion. A
satisfactory group
member who does what
is required.
Does not suggest or
refine solutions, but is
willing to try out
solutions suggested by
others.
Is occasionally publicly
critical of the project or
the work of other
members of the group.
Usually has a positive
attitude about the
task(s).
Focuses on the task and
what needs to be done
some of the time. Other
group members must
sometimes nag, prod,
and remind to keep this
person on task.
Often listens to, shares
with, and supports the
efforts of others, but
sometimes is not a good
team member.
Total:
3 points
4 points
Usually provides useful
ideas when participating
in the group and in
classroom discussion. A
strong group member
who tries hard!
Routinely provides
useful ideas when
participating in the
group and in classroom
discussion. A leader who
contributes a lot of
effort.
Refines solutions
suggested by others.
Is rarely publicly critical
of the project or the
work of others. Often
has a positive attitude
about the task(s).
Actively looks for and
suggests solutions to
problems.
Is never publicly critical
of the project or the
work of others. Always
has a positive attitude
about the task(s).
Focuses on the task and
what needs to be done
most of the time. Other
group members can
count on this person.
Consistently stays
focused on the task and
what needs to be done.
Very self-directed.
Usually listens to,
shares, with, and
supports the efforts of
others. Does not cause
"waves" in the group.
Almost always listens to,
shares with, and
supports the efforts of
others. Tries to keep
people working well
together.
/20
SELF EVALUATION
Your Name: _________________________
Marking Criteria (Group Members)
You will use this template to grade yourself on a separate sheet of paper.
Your teacher will also be evaluating you on your performance throughout the project, which will also go towards your
grade.
Category
1 point
2 points
Contributions
Rarely provides useful
ideas when participating
in the group and in
classroom discussion.
May refuse to
participate.
Problem-solving
Does not try to solve
problems or help others
solve problems.
Lets others do the work.
Attitude
Is often publicly critical
of the project or the
work of other members
of the group. Is often
negative about the
task(s).
Focus on the
task
Rarely focuses on the
task and what needs to
be done. Lets others do
the work.
Working with others
Rarely listens to, shares
with, and supports the
efforts of others. Often
is not a good team
player.
Sometimes provides
useful ideas when
participating in the
group and in classroom
discussion. A
satisfactory group
member who does what
is required.
Does not suggest or
refine solutions, but is
willing to try out
solutions suggested by
others.
Is occasionally publicly
critical of the project or
the work of other
members of the group.
Usually has a positive
attitude about the
task(s).
Focuses on the task and
what needs to be done
some of the time. Other
group members must
sometimes nag, prod,
and remind to keep this
person on task.
Often listens to, shares
with, and supports the
efforts of others, but
sometimes is not a good
team member.
Total:
3 points
4 points
Usually provides useful
ideas when participating
in the group and in
classroom discussion. A
strong group member
who tries hard!
Routinely provides
useful ideas when
participating in the
group and in classroom
discussion. A leader who
contributes a lot of
effort.
Refines solutions
suggested by others.
Is rarely publicly critical
of the project or the
work of others. Often
has a positive attitude
about the task(s).
Actively looks for and
suggests solutions to
problems.
Is never publicly critical
of the project or the
work of others. Always
has a positive attitude
about the task(s).
Focuses on the task and
what needs to be done
most of the time. Other
group members can
count on this person.
Consistently stays
focused on the task and
what needs to be done.
Very self-directed.
Usually listens to,
shares, with, and
supports the efforts of
others. Does not cause
"waves" in the group.
Almost always listens to,
shares with, and
supports the efforts of
others. Tries to keep
people working well
together.
/20