This document outlines an assignment on photosynthesis given by Prof. Ntsibande. The assignment has multiple learning outcomes, including understanding photosynthesis, its importance, and developing research, presentation, and collaboration skills. Students will research how the environment impacts photosynthesis and human activity impacts the environment. They will create a photo collage and poster presenting their findings and reflect on their work. Their presentation will count for 40% of their term grade and will be assessed based on a provided rubric focusing on participation, creativity, and lesson proficiency.

1. Photosynthesis
Assignment
By Prof Ntsibande

2. Photosynthesis

3. Assignment Learning
Outcomes
 To understand the meaning of
“Photosynthesis”
 To understand the “importance of this
process”
 To develop research, synthesis and evaluation
skills
 To develop presentation skills
 To develop collaborative skills
 To understand interdisciplinary themes
through the use of technology in the
classroom

4. Summative project instructions
 Create a Photo Story or video
summarizing research findings
 Upload your video to an online space for
feedback
 Group presentation and feedback
 Self-reflection

5. Full Instructions
 Section A: What is Photosynthesis
 Is the environment significant to photosynthesis?
 Time:2 weeks
 Technical Requirements
 Microsoft AutoCollage (download a free trial
version at Microsoft.com/AutoCollage, or join
PartnersinLearningNetwork.com to download the
free full version (details in the Additional Resources
section)
 Microsoft Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, or Paint (to
create a quick poster)
 Internet access

6. Full Instructions continues…..
 1. Think about human impact on the environment.
 2. Is it safe to the environment?
 3. Research in your choice but present your findings in a technological.
 4. Create a collage using the 10 images with Microsoft AutoCollage. See this example.
 5. Express yourself by creating a poster of what you think. Import your collage into
 Microsoft Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, or Paint, and add your own words.
 6. Present your poster to the class.
 7. Complete a reflection sheet.
 Extension Activity:
  Search for other relevant images using Bing.com/images.
  Create a new collage and/or poster with the new search images.

7. Section B
 Upload the presentation of your research to the
attachments of submission page (remember that
this counts 40% of your term mark!)

8. Rubric
Assessment Opportunities
Each of these lessons provides opportunities for assessment. Rubrics
provide students with a better understanding of what is being
assessed, and how to improve through the help of ongoing monitoring
and assessment for learning—rather than an end-of-project
summative assessment. Use your school or region’s standard
assessment scheme, or assign a scale and use visual approaches to
feedback on progress.
Rubric
Excellent
(3 points)
Satisfactory
(2 points)
Needs
Improvement
(1 point)
Participation Student displays
enthusiasm in
listening to others
and provides
constructive feedback
Student displays
confidence in leading
work
Student is able to
turn ideas into
actions
Student contributes
to class discussions
or group work
Student listens to
other students and
provides his or her
own input
Student does not
listen to the input of
others
Student does not
contribute to
discussion or activities
Student displays
hostility towards
others with different
ideas
Creativity/
Critical
Thinking &
Problem-
Solving Skills
Student is especially
adept at using IT skills
to create original and
compelling work
Student is able to
solve problems using
critical thinking skills
Student approaches
challenges with
original and creative
thought
Student encourages
others to be creative
Student displays
eagerness to use IT
skills, imagination,
or critical problem-
solving skills
throughout lesson
and in discussions
Student assists
others in pursuing
their critical or
creative goals
Student does not
contribute creative
input
Student gives up on
challenges and
problems
Student uses other
people’s work or ideas
as their own
Lesson
Proficiency
Student displays
greatly increased
understanding of
subject matter or IT
skills
Student shares
previous
understanding to
enhance the lesson
for others
Student engages in all
aspect of the lesson
and looks for ways to
take activities further
Student completes
activities
Student displays
increased
understanding of
subject matter
and/or IT skills
Student displays
pride in their work
and understanding
Student does not
complete work or
completes it after the
deadline
Student does not
display increased
understanding of
subject matter or IT
skills
Student is disruptive
to activities (i.e. aims
to prevent other
students from
learning)
Our Environment
Classroom Projects

9. The End
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!