EDX2260 Assignment 2 – Semester 1 2017 Description Weighting (%) Due date and time PowerPoint 50% 30 May 2017@ 11.55 pm Task instructions To complete this task, you are required to choose one (1) of the following Year levels: Year Australian Curriculum: Earth and space sciences Scootle Resource Year 3 Earth’s rotation on its axis causes regular changes, including night and day(ACSSU048) Night and Day(Primary Connections) Year 5 The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun) (ACSSU078) Earth’s Place in Space(Primary Connections) Year 7 Predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative positions of the sun, Earth and the moon (ACSSU115) Earth and Space(Science by Doing) Format You are required to produce a PowerPoint presentation of 20 slides in a PetchaKuchaor 20x20 format with the speaker’s notes typed into the area underneath each slide where you can “Click to add notes”. You do NOT actually have to present this PowerPoint and voice recordings are NOT required. The PetchaKucha format is a concise presentation methodology in which 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each, with a total running time of 6 minutes, 40 seconds. However, the 20 second time limit is a general guide only. It is not necessary to set the timing becauseyour presentation will not be marked in “Slide Show” view. Your assignment willbe marked in “Normal” view because this will allow your marker to read through the speaker’s notes and view your slides at the same time, and click ahead manually. Presentation (hypothetical) This is a hypothetical presentationand there is NO requirement to actually present this PowerPoint to an audience of teachers. However, the presentation shouldbe relevant to teachers for one (1) of the specified year levelsthat you have selected from the table above. The slides should be visually appealing and contain appropriate illustrations and images to support the text. The speaker’s notes section of your presentation should explain the information provided on the slides and include in-text referencing to support your statements. The references and in-text citations are not included in the 20 seconds for each slide. The last or 20th slide in your presentation is used for a“conclusion” which is on the slide, and yourreference list isunderneath the slidein the speaker’s notes sectionwith approximately 10 supporting sources in APA style. It is NOT necessary to provide references for pictures, clip art or illustrations that are already available in the public domain on the internet. Purpose The purpose of your PowerPoint is to provide a cohesive, concise and engaging presentation which would be suitable to present to an audience of teachers fora specified year level for the Australian Curriculum:Earth and space sciences.You are required to demonstrate a positive attitude towards scienceand an appreciation for learning about science by addressing the following four criteria: 1. Describe a previously-held understanding of Earth’s place in space and relate this to students’ misconceptions regarding a Space science concept for a specified year level from the Australian Curriculum.Discuss how an astronomer of the past helped to change this previously-held understandingof Earth’s place in space. 2. Clearly explain our current understanding of the Space science concept. Explain how advances in technologyhave helped to further develop our understanding of Earth’s place in space. 3. Analysea 5Es resource that is aligned with the Australian Curriculum in order to explain how the 5Es inquiry approach helps develop student understanding of Space science.Identify and justify learning about the contribution of an astronomer in the phases of the 5Es resource. 4. Describe an example of a hands-on/minds-on activity that supports students to explore an aspect of Space science using an inquiry approach with simple equipment and demonstrate the development of student understanding of the Space science concept for the specified year level. Submission You should submit your 20 slide PowerPoint presentation using Moodle assignment submission with your surname saved as part of the file name. For example, my assignment would be named spencekedx2260assign2.pptx. Moodle will only accept a digital presentation software file such as ppt or pptx, and no other documents are required. An assignment cover sheet is NOT required and it is NOT necessary to upload this task sheet into Moodle. Assignments that are submitted after the due date will be deducted 3 marks for every day, or part day, that they are late. The marking rubric which includes marks and comments for your feedback will be returned to you via Moodle. Comments will not be made on the actual assignment and you should keep a copy of your assignment, and feedback, for possible future reference. High Distinction HD > 85% Distinction A > 75% Credit B > 65% Pass C > 50% Fail F < 50% Teaching Spacescience Detailed information is provided aboutthe relationship between common student misconceptions regarding Space science and previously-held understanding of Earth’s place in space.In-depth account of how an astronomer from the past has contributed to our understanding of Space science. Relevant information is provided about common student misconceptions regarding Space science and previously-held understanding of Earth’s place in space.Relevant account of how an astronomer from the past has contributed to our understanding of Space science. Interesting information about common student misconceptions regarding Space science and previously-held understanding of Earth’s place in space.Some explanation of how an astronomer from the past has contributed to our understanding of Space science. Sound appreciation of common student misconceptions regarding Space science. Some related information about an astronomer from the past. No or irrelevant student misconceptions provided regarding Space science. Limited, irrelevant or no information about an astronomer from the past. /10 Space science and technology Very high level interpretation of the Space science concept from the curriculum. Exemplary engagement and discussion of the significance of technological advances in our understanding of Space science. High level interpretation of the Space science concept from the curriculum. Detailedengagement and discussion of the significance of technological advances in our understanding of Space science. Discussion of the Space concept from the curriculum. Clear and accurate discussion of the significance of technological advances in our understanding of Space science. Satisfactory discussion about a Space science concept from the curriculum. Sound understanding ofthe significance of technologyfor Space science. Limited information about the Space science concept. Limited understanding of the significance of technological advances in our understanding of Space science. /10 5Es Resourcefor Space Science Very highly relevant analysis of the 5Es resource and very effective discussion of an authentic pedagogical approach to support scientific inquiry about Space science.Insightful and specific understanding of the role of inquiry in the learning process. Clear justification andselection of the 5Es for students to learn about the contribution of an astronomer. Highly relevant analysis of the 5Es resource and effective discussion of an authentic pedagogical approach to support scientific inquiry about Space science. Specific understanding of the role of inquiry in the learning process. Some justification and selection of the 5Es for students to learn about the contribution to our understanding of an astronomer. Mostly relevant analysis of the 5Es resourceand productive discussion of an authentic pedagogical approach to support scientific inquiry about Space science. Clear understanding of the role of inquiry in the learning process. Some reasons provided for the selection of the 5Es where students learn about an astronomer. Satisfactory analysis of the 5Es resourceand sound discussion of an authentic pedagogical approach to support scientific inquiry. Sound understanding of the role of inquiry in the learning process. The 5Es phase are identified for the students to learn about an astronomer. Limited description of a 5Es resourceand limited discussion of an authentic pedagogical approach to support scientific inquiry. Limited understanding of the role of inquiry. No identification of the 5Es or learning about an astronomer. /10 Space science inquiry Highly relevant hands-on/minds-on activity that promotes scientific engagement with Space science that effectively demonstrates the development of deep student understanding of a specified Space science conceptusing an inquiry approach with simple equipment. Mostly relevant hands-on/minds-on activity that promotes scientific engagement with Space science that demonstrates progressive development of student understanding of a specified Space science concept using an inquiry approach with simple equipment. Ahands-on/minds-on activity which engages with Space science that builds on student prior knowledge or addresses a misconception regarding a Space science concept using an inquiry approach with simple equipment. An activity that has some engagement with Space science that demonstrates some development of student understanding of a Space science concept using simple equipment. A task that has limitedengagement with Space science or a learning experience that does not adequately demonstrate the development of student understanding of a Space science concept. /10 Presentation, notes and references Excellent communication • Spelling • Grammar • Punctuation • APA style references Excellent presentation • Excellent visual appeal • Very cohesive and concise • Very clear awareness of purpose • Excellent illustrations and images Very good communication • Spelling • Grammar • Punctuation • APA style references Very good presentation • Generally visually appealing • Cohesive and concise • Clear awareness of purpose • Clear illustrations and images Good communication • Spelling • Grammar • Punctuation • APA style references Good presentation • Adequate visual appeal • Mostly cohesive and concise • General awareness of purpose • Relevant illustrations and images Satisfactory communication • Spelling • Grammar • Punctuation • APA style references Satisfactory presentation • Some visual appeal • Some cohesion evident • Adequate awareness of purpose • Adequate illustrations and images Lapses in communication • Spelling • Grammar • Punctuation • APA style references Poor presentation • Lack of visual appeal • Lack of cohesion • Lack of awareness of purpose • Inadequate illustrations and images /10 HD > 42.5/50 A > 37.5/50 B > 32.5/50 C > 25/50 F < 25/50 /50 EDX2260 Assignment 2 Marking Rubric