Task

Outcome
Student uses
a range of
skills to
comprehend
a variety of
texts in order
to
demonstrate
extensive
research to
create their
Padlets.

Students are
assessed on
their ability
to sufficiently
plan,
conduct and
present a
scientific
investigation
on plants in
the school
playground.

Students
select a
range of
tools,
equipment
and
materials to
produce a
final product
that
exceptionally
adheres to
the design
criteria.

Content

Comments

Explains the structural

features and other
adaptations of plants
to help them to
survive in their
environment and
includes at least 2
diagrams
Describes some
physical conditions of
the environment and
how these affect the
growth and survival of
living things
Works collaboratively
in conducting a
scientific investigation
on their allocated
plant, posing
questions, making
predictions and
gathering evidence to
develop a conclusion
Presents relevant and
informative data
specific to the
adaptations of their
allocated plant.
Students include an
appropriate diagram
to support their
evidence
Selects and uses
creative thinking
techniques to
represent their ideas
including mind
mapping,
brainstorming,
sketching and
modeling
Creates and
implements
appropriate structural
features and
adaptations relevant
to the plants survival
in their chosen
environment

Marks

/5

/5

/5

/5

/10

Overall Grade:

/10
/40