PACE ACADEMY

Grade 11 Applied Science

Performance Task 1
Chapter 1 Lessons 1-2 Economics as Social Science and Applied Science

Performance Task 1 – Documentary: “Scarcity as a Source of Economic

Problem”
(This shall be done in groups. The teacher will discuss the mechanics during the synchronous session.)

Directions:

1. Review all the lessons that we have discussed pertaining to Economics as a social science and
as an applied science.
2. The students will collaborate about the theme that is the subject of their documentary
3. A video presentation (with voice-over or text; duration minimum of 4 minutes) will be
prepared by the students that will cover the three strands of the definition of economics: 1)
the science of wealth-getting (production) and wealth-using (consumption); 2) the science of
making choices (decision making process/opportunity cost); 3) allocation of scarce resources
to meet the unlimited human wants.
4. In relation to number 3, you may get information from the internet, journals, current events,
and any other sources that are relevant in preparing this task. (You may include pictures,
video clips of situation, etc.)
5. The presentation should emphasize the available resources and how these resources are
manufactured into finished products/services and the manner by which these resources are
utilized to meet the demands of human needs and wants. Also, the video will feature the
improper utilization of these resources that leads to scarcity becoming an economic problem.
6. At the last portion of the video, the group will make a recommendation to address the proper
utilization of scarce resources and the manner by which these resources may be accurately
allocated.

Video Presentation Rubric (Total: 100 points)

Criteria Exemplary Proficient Partially Satisfactory Satisfactory

Content/Organization
Introduction
(Exceeds Expectations)
30
The content includes a
clear statement of purpose
or theme and is creative,
compelling and clearly
elaborates the concept. A
rich variety of supporting
information, symbols, and
objects were utilized in the
video that contributes to
understanding the task's
main idea and provided
the audience with a sense
of the presentation's main
idea. Events and messages
are presented in a logical
order.
20
The introduction is
compelling and provides
motivating content that
(Meets Expectations) (Convincing with (Improvements are
reservations) necessary)
29-25 24-10 19-15
Information is presented The content does not The content lacks a
as a connected theme present a clearly stated central theme, clear point
with accurate, current theme, is vague, and of view and logical
supporting information some of the supporting sequence of information.
that contributes to information does not Much of the supporting
understanding the task's seem to fit the main information in the video
main idea. idea or appears as a is irrelevant to the
disconnected series of overall message. The
scenes with no unifying viewer is unsure what
main idea. the message is because
there is little persuasive
information and only one
or two facts about the
topic. Information is
incomplete, out of date
and/or incorrect.
19-18 17-16 15-14
The introduction is clear The introduction does The introduction does
and coherent and evokes not create a strong sense not orient the audience to
interest in the topic. of what is to follow. what will follow.
 hooks the viewer from the
beginning of the video and
keeps the audience's
attention.
10
Camera Techniques All shots are clearly
(Exposure/Focus) focused and well framed.
The camera is held steady
with few pans and zooms.
Close-ups are used to
focus attention.
10
Video Continuity/ Editing The video is edited with
only high quality shots
remaining. Video moves
smoothly from shot to
shot. A variety of
transitions is used to assist
in communicating the
main idea and smooth the
flow from one scene to the
next. Shots and scenes
flow seamlessly. Digital
effects are used
appropriately for
emphasis.
10
Audio Editing The audio is clear and
effectively assists in
communicating the main
idea. Background audio is
kept in balance.
10
Graphics The graphics and/or
animation assist in
presenting an overall
theme that appeals to the
audience and enhances
concepts with a high
impact message. Graphics
explain and reinforce key
points during the
presentation.
10
Use of Resources and Sources of information
Citations and graphics are properly
cited using citations.
9-8 7-6 5-4
Most shots are clearly Some shots are Many shots are
focused and well framed. unfocused or poorly unfocused and poorly
framed. framed. Excessive
panning and zooming
distracts the viewer.
9-8 7-6 5-4
The video is edited The video is edited in The video is unedited
throughout with only few spots. Several poor and many poor shots
quality shots remaining. shots remain. remain. No transitions
A variety of transitions Transitions from shot to between clips are used.
are used. Good pacing shot are choppy, and the Raw clips run back to
and timing. types of wipes and back in the final video.
fades selected are not
always appropriate for
the scene. There are
many unnatural breaks
and/or early cuts.
9-8 7-6 5-4
The audio is clear and The audio is The audio is cut-off and
assists in communicating inconsistent in clarity inconsistent or
the main idea. (too loud/too overpowering.
soft/garbled) at times
and/or the background
audio overpowers the
primary audio.
9-8 7-6 5-4
The graphics or Some of the graphics The graphics and/or
animation visually depict and/or animations seem animations are unrelated
material and assist the unrelated to the to the content. Graphics
audience in topic/theme and do not do not enhance
understanding the flow enhance concepts. understanding the
of information or content, or are
content. distracting decorations
that detract from the
content.
9-8 7-6 5-4
All sources of Most sources of No citations are
information are clearly information are included.
identified and credited identified using proper
using citations. citation.