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Year 9 Science

Assessment Task 4Body Systems

Information Report

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Task Title: Year 9 Science Task 4: Information Report and Evaluation Question

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St Mark’s Catholic College

Year 9 Science

TASK NAME Body Systems: Information Report LENGTH Min 500 words

TASK NO 4 TASK WEIGHT 25% TIME 2 weeks

DATE ISSUED Wed 22 Oct 2014 TERM 4 WEEK 3

DATE DUE (Part A)

Wed 5 Nov 2014 TERM 4 WEEK 5

DATE DUE (Part B)

In classWed 5 Nov 2014 TERM 4 WEEK 5

OUTCOMES BEING ASSESSED

SC5-LW1Multicellular organisms rely on coordinated and interdependent internal systems to respond to changes in their environment.d. describe the role of, and interaction between, the coordination systems in maintaining humans as functioning organisms.

SC5-LW3Advances in scientific understanding often rely on developments in technology, and technological advances are often linked to scientific discoveries.e. describe, using examples, how developments in technology have advanced biological understanding, eg vaccines, biotechnology, stem-cell research and in-vitro fertilization.f. discuss some advantages and disadvantages of the use and applications of biotechnology, including social and ethical considerations.

SC5-7WSprocesses, analyses and evaluates data from first-hand investigations and secondary sources to develop evidence-based arguments and conclusions.

SC5-8WSapplies scientific understanding and critical thinking skills to suggest possible solutions to identified problems.

SC5-9WSpresents science ideas and evidence for a particular purpose and to a specific audience, using appropriate scientific language, conventions and representations.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Part A

Students are to hand in a printed copy of their typed report to their Science Teacher on, or before, the due date. A printed copy of this task, included marking criteria needs to be included. No electronic submissions will be accepted. Failure to include the task documentation with you report will incur a 20% penalty.

The notice of receipt is to be detached, signed by your teacher and kept in your science book. School policy applies regarding non-submission due to illness/misadventure. If school policy is not

followed, a penalty of 20% will be given for each day the task has not been submitted. All work needs to be your own. A bibliography correctly referencing all sources needs to be included in

your report.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Part B

In class on Wed 5 Nov 2014, you will be provided with a question on a body system topic with 15 minutes to answer the question. You should prepare for this question by completing Part A of the assignment and also considering the questions that might be asked.

Students are to use the space provided in this task to answer the questions. In the event of you being absent from class on the 5 November, an alternate question will be provided for

you to answer at the next available science class.

KEY VERBS

Explain- why and how Compare- how things are similar or different Illustrate- explain using a drawing with labels Contrast- how things are different Describe- give features and characteristics Construct- make or put together Recall- present remembered facts

Part A: Information Report (35 Marks)

Write an information report on the human nervous system.Ensure you include the following aspects:

1. An introduction Covering of the function and components of the human nervous system functions.

2. A body of your report that includes: Explanation of the nervous systems coordination with other systems of the human body. Detailed description of central and peripheral nervous systems. Explain how nerve cells function and their structure, including the role of neurons. Compare the roles of a sensory neuron and a motor neuron. Illustrate the stimulus-response using a labelled hand-drawn diagram. Include an explanation of

the diagram. Describe the function and list the components of the endocrine system. Analyse the relationship between the endocrine system and the central nervous system.

3. A conclusion summarising the important facts of the report.

4. A bibliography of sources of information.

Attach your information report to this task.

MARKING CRITERIA: 2014 Year 9 Task 3

Information Report and Evaluation Question

Marking Criteria: Part A Mark MarkAwarded

Correctly uses the text type of scientific report that includes an introduction, body and conclusion.

Communicates succinctly, logically and sequentially on ALL discussion points that have been addressed in detail.

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of human nervous system. Critically analyses the relationship between the endocrine system and the central

nervous system. Comprehensive and correctly annotated bibliography included using a variety of sources. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are correct. Within minimum word limit of 500 words.

20-17

Correctly uses the text type of scientific report that includes an introduction, body and conclusion.

Communicates succinctly, logically and sequentially on MOST of the discussion points that have been answered with good detail.

Demonstrates good knowledge of the human nervous system. Correctly analyses the relationship between the endocrine system and the central

nervous system. Correctly annotated bibliography included, using a variety of sources. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are correct. Within minimum word limit of 500 words.

16-13

Correctly uses the text type of scientific report that includes an introduction, body and conclusion.

Communicates logically MOST of the discussion points that have been answered with fair detail.

Demonstrates sound knowledge of the human nervous system. Describes and shows some analysis of the relationship between the endocrine system

and the central nervous system. Correctly annotated bibliography included using a variety of sources. Grammar, spelling and punctuation mostly correct. Minimum word limit of 500 words.

12-9

Correctly uses the text type of scientific report that includes a report body and introduction or conclusion.

Communicates logically SOME of the discussion points that have been answered with fair detail.

Demonstrates sound knowledge of the human nervous system. Describes and shows some analysis of the relationship between the endocrine system

and the central nervous system. Correctly annotated bibliography included using a variety of sources. Grammar, spelling and punctuation mostly correct. Minimum word limit of 500 words.

11-6

Correctly uses the text type of scientific report. Communicates on ONE or TWO of the discussion points. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the human nervous system. Minimal or nor analysis of the relationship between the endocrine system and the central

nervous system. No bibliography included OR incorrect bibliography included using a minimum number of

sources. Many grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. Less than minimum word limit of 500 words.

5-1

Assessment not-submitted. 0

Marking Criteria: Part B Mark MarkAwarded

Comprehensively recalls information relating to the body control system in question. Comprehensively explains the functioning of the body system in question. Suggests logical and likely effects of failure of the body system and actions of the body. Correct spelling and grammar.

13-15

Recalls, without errors, information relating to the body control system in question. Explains, without errors, the functioning of the body system in question. Suggests logical effects of failure of the body system and actions of the body. Correct spelling and grammar.

10-12

Soundly recalls information, with few errors, on the body control system in question. Explains, with few errors, the functioning of the body system in question. Suggests effects of failure of the body system and actions of the body. Few errors in spelling and grammar.

9-11

Recalls information, with a number of errors, on the body control system in question. Explains, with a number of errors, the functioning of the body system in question Attempts to suggest logical effects of failure of the body system and actions of the body. A number of errors in spelling and grammar.

6-8

Limited recall of information on the body control system in question. Explains, with significant errors, the functioning of the body system in question. Fails to suggest effects of failure of the body system and actions of the body. Significant errors in spelling and grammar.

0-5

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Part B: In-class Evaluation Question (15 Marks)

Question to be Answered