Summative Assessment Time Capsule

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1. Describe the task in detail:

Time Capsule Assignment – Unit 1 – Minnesota History – September, 2005

Instructions: In this assignment, you will be collecting items that you would like to store in a “Time Capsule.” These things could be anything – photos, drawings, awards, trophies, favorite books, secret codes, gifts you received, diaries, journals, drawings, even old report cards. The goal of your collection is to choose a collection of items that represent you. In other words, if someone were to find your “Time Capsule” in the future, she might understand a little bit about you.
Over the next couple of days collect these items. One day next week (9/14 or 9/15) we will be sharing “Time Capsules” with each other. If you would like to add one of your things to a class “Time Capsule” that we can display in our room, we would love to have it. Be sure to put your name and period number on it. At the end of the presentations, we’ll use the Time Capsules to create a puzzle. Use your ears well and you’ll do well!
Does this task match the unit’s enduring understanding?
Yes / Does this task match the unit’s essential question?
Yes / Does this task match the unit’s state standards?
Yes / Does this task match the unit’s state benchmarks?
Yes
2. Describe how the task may be differentiated:
Task may be differentiated by having students present to small groups in a round robin set up. Task may also be differentiated by reducing the number of objects a student must include in Time Capsule.
3. Identify the evaluation criteria – by what standards will this work be assessed?
What will a really great piece of work look like?

See rubric on the next page

Do the criteria match the unit’s enduring understanding?
Yes / Do the criteria match the unit’s essential question?
Yes / Do the criteria match the unit’s state standards?
Yes / Do the criteria match the unit’s state benchmarks?
Yes

 The task involves students in higher-order thinking

 The task requires that the student develop and/or make use of deep knowledge

 The task is interesting, challenging, and connected to the world beyond the classroom

 The lesson includes a plan for differentiation

 This lesson’s objective(s) match the unit’s enduring understanding

 The task matches the objective(s) and assessment criteria are identified

 The summative task is a performance of understanding that is built around a "new problem"

 The summative task is a performance of understanding that answers the unit’s essential question

 The summative task is a performance of understanding that both exhibits and enhances student understanding

 The evaluation criteria are clearly spelled out and communicated to the students before the unit begins

 The task calls for more than the presentation and/or the assessment of simple knowledge

 The task calls for more than a portfolio of completed work

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Period: _____

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Time Capsule Assignment – Unit 1 – Minnesota History – September, 2005

Instructions: In this assignment, you will be collecting items that you would like to store in a “Time Capsule.” These things could be anything – photos, drawings, awards, trophies, favorite books, secret codes, gifts you received, diaries, journals, drawings, even old report cards. The goal of your collection is to choose a collection of items that represent you. In other words, if someone were to find your “Time Capsule” in the future, she might understand a little bit about you.

Over the next couple of days collect these items. One day next week (9/14 or 9/15) we will be sharing “Time Capsules” with each other. If you would like to add one of your things to a class “Time Capsule” that we can display in our room, we would love to have it. Be sure to put your name and period number on it. At the end of the presentations, we’ll use the Time Capsules to create a puzzle. Use your ears well and you’ll do well!

Grading Table:

Exemplary / Advanced / Proficient / Needs Improvement / Points / Points
Content /
  • Time Capsule Includes at least 4-5 Primary Sources
  • There are a variety of sources
/
  • Time Capsule Includes 3-4 Primary Sources
  • There are a variety of sources
/
  • Time Capsule Includes 2-3 Primary Sources
  • Sources are of same type (for example, only pictures)
/
  • Time Capsule Includes 1-2 Primary Sources
  • Sources are of same type (for example, only pictures)
/ 25
Present-
ation /
  • Speaks clearly
  • Participates well in puzzle game
/
  • Speaks clearly
  • Participates well in puzzle game
/
  • Presents material
  • Participates in puzzle game
/
  • Doesn’t present time capsule
  • Doesn’t participate in puzzle game
/ 15
Total Score & Comments (40 points)