The document outlines the objectives and assessment for a student project on natural disasters. The literacy objective is for students to research natural disasters using digital resources and present an information report. The science objectives are to identify forms of energy and understand how sudden geological or weather events can affect Earth's surface. Students will be assessed on answering questions, using science vocabulary, and presenting their findings in an information report format either verbally or through a digital medium.

1. Task Literacy Objectives Science Objectives Assessment
What is a Natural Disaster?
Use digital (internet, computer
software) books and other people to
research Natural Disasters.
Present an Information Reportvia a
digital poster, slide show or verbal
presentation.
Use research skills to locate digital and hard
copy texts that give accurate and relevant
information.
Share understandings and use vocabulary
related to the topic to express ideas.
Plan, draft and publish an
information/persuasive text that is re-phrased,
using the correct structure and language
related to the topic and text style.
Science
Identify forms of energy and
energy transformations in the
everyday world. Use appropriate
scientific vocabulary to describe
and explain your observations and
investigations
Understand that sudden
geological changes or extreme
weather conditions can affect
Earth’s surface
Plan, draft, classifying sheet,
published work to be handed in
All questions are answered
Information is re-phrased into your
own words
Written presentations:
Headings
Paragraphs
Visually attractive
Science vocabulary
Information report structure and
language
Correct spelling and grammar
Visual presentation
Clear voice
Use an expressive voice that speaks
to an audience
Use correct grammar
Provide written copy of
presentation
Use science vocabulary
Information report structure and
language
Questions
1. What is a Natural Disaster?
(What is it not?)
2. List all types of Natural Disaster
and give a definition of what
they are.
3. Classify N.D into groups;
Geological, Meteorological and
Biological
4. Give an example where a N.D
may fall into more than one
category.
Keep a list of the website, people and books
you use.
Join in with class discussions and share you
research with your peers.
Use the proper words for science terms. Add
to the class word list and use these words
when you are speaking about Natural
Disasters.
Use the planning sheet to plan your
presentation.
Use the drafting template (Word Document) to
draft your presentation.
Publish your work using PowerPoint, Word,
Debut or Audacity.
Provide a bibliography
History
Sequence historical people and
events
Use historical terms and concepts
Identify questions to inform an
historical inquiry
Identify and locate a range of
relevant sources
Locate information related to
inquiry questions in a range of
sources.
Compare information from a
range of sources
Identify points of view in the past
and present
Geography
Identify and describe Australia’s
significant natural processes.
Describe the reaction of people to
these processes including the
management of natural disasters
Task 1: Natural Disasters