Title: Designing a Sustainable Community Project
Task Description:
In this integrated assessment task, students will work in groups to design a sustainable community project that addresses a specific environmental or social issue. The project will require students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills across multiple taxonomic levels of education assessment, including knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Task Steps:
1. Knowledge: Students will research and identify a specific environmental or social issue affecting their community. They will gather information on the causes and impacts of the issue, as well as potential solutions.
2. Comprehension: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the issue by summarizing key facts and concepts in a written report or presentation.
3. Application: Students will apply their knowledge to design a sustainable community project that addresses the identified issue. They will develop a detailed plan that outlines the goals, objectives, strategies, and resources needed for the project.
4. Analysis: Students will analyze the potential benefits and challenges of their project, considering factors such as cost, feasibility, and impact on the community.
5. Synthesis: Students will synthesize their research, understanding, and analysis to create a comprehensive project proposal. This proposal will include a detailed description of the project, a timeline for implementation, and a budget.
6. Evaluation: Students will evaluate the effectiveness of their project proposal by considering its potential impact on the community, its alignment with sustainability principles, and its feasibility for implementation. They will also reflect on their own learning and growth throughout the project.
Assessment Criteria:
- Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the environmental or social issue
- Clarity and coherence of the project proposal
- Analysis of the benefits and challenges of the project
- Synthesis of research, understanding, and analysis in the project proposal
- Evaluation of the project's effectiveness and feasibility
By engaging students in this integrated assessment task, educators can assess students' abilities to apply their knowledge and skills across multiple taxonomic levels of education assessment while also promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.