The CIA:
Blending Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Classroom
Project Information Package
This is the large-scale project overview. This package is broken down into main sections explaining the following materials:
The Special Projects Detailed Breakdown gives the students a comprehensive overview of all aspects involved in the project, separated into three main phases; The Document Submission Assessment Methodology is the rubric by which the student submissions will be marked (the students have access to this throughout the entire project so they can constantly refer back to it); and the Value Assessment Chart is a graphic organizer tool that helps the students explore the value of a space mission to a different planet.
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Introductory Slide Show
This is the large-scale project overview. This package is broken down into main sections explaining the following materials
The Job Posting gives the students a detailed breakdown of all aspects involved in the project; The Application Timeline provides a measuring stick for the students to ensure they are progressing through their work at an adequate pace to ensure they will complete and submit their final product on time; The Application Expectations offer a checklist f
Additional Resources
Below are two additional resources that can be used for formative assessment halfway through the project. The sign-up sheet is for the teacher to keep track of which groups have selected which planet, and which student has taken responsibility for which role. Not only will this assist the teacher when providing feedback and grading, but it also helps the students commit to a role and begin working instead of spending too much time deciding on a position.
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The information checklist should be used by the teacher near the end of the project work periods to let the students know what information can be found on the website, and what information is missing. Display this checklist on the board at the front of the class so that everyone can find their role and quickly see what information they need to add to their section of the website.