YEAR 7 ASSESSMENT TASK

Field Trip to Merri Creek

Students need to have completed the following:

Google Map of Site completed with annotations and labels including location of site that was visited,
where did the water flow from, where is it going and any potential pollution sources for the
waterway.

Application of BOLTSS to map.

Report showing findings to support hypotheses.

Data is presented in an accurate and clear way with use of tables, graphs.

Photos clearly labelled showing geographical features observed.

Understanding importance of water quality for health of creek and surrounding plants, animals and
humans.


The Merri Creek water quality report assessment rubric
High (4) Medium (3) Low (2) Very Low (1)
Google Map of site
completed with
annotations and labels.
Google Map of site
completed at a high level
with all key information
recorded
Google Map of site
completed at a moderate
level with most key
information recorded
Google Map of site
mostly completed but
at a low level with
some key
information recorded
Google Map of site is
incomplete with low level
information recorded
Report shows findings
support hypothesis
Hypothesized relationship
between the variables and
the predicted results is
clear and reasonable based
on what has been studied.
Hypothesized relationship
between the variables and
the predicted results is
reasonable based on
general knowledge and
observations.
Hypothesized
relationship between
the variables and the
predicted results has
been stated, but
appears to be based
on flawed logic.
No hypothesis has been stated.
Data presented in
accurate and clear way
with use of tables,
graphs.
Professional looking and
accurate representation of
the data in tables and/or
graphs. Graphs and tables
are labelled and titled.
Accurate representation of
the data in tables and/or
graphs. Graphs and tables
are labelled and titled.
Accurate
representation of the
data in written form,
but no graphs or
tables are presented.
Data are not shown OR are
inaccurate.
Photos clearly labelled
showing geographical
features observed
Clear, accurate photos are
included and make the
experiment easier to
understand. Photos are
labelled neatly and
accurately.
Photos are included and
are labelled neatly and
accurately.
Photos are included
and are labelled.
Photos are missing OR
important labels missing.
Understanding
importance of water
quality for health of
creek and surrounding
plants, animals and
humans
All required elements are
present and clear
understanding of water
quality for health
All required elements are
present and a good
understanding of water
quality for health
Some required
element are missing,
but reasonably good
understanding of
water quality for
health
Several required elements are
missing and poor
understanding of water quality
for health

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