MS-+Performance+Assessment

= Performance Assessment =
 * Grade Level:** 1st/2nd (MAC)
 * Targeted Content Area(s):** Science
 * Authors**: Michelle Stelloh
 * School, District, and State:** Lake Bluff Elementary, Shorewood School District, WI
 * Assessment Title:** Simple Machines


 * Full Text of Standard(s) and Indicators(s) in Targeted Content Area:**
 * Related Interdisciplinary Standard(s) and Indicators(s):**

Science, Standard G: Science Applications Performance Standards - Grade 4 G.4.4 Identify* the combinations of simple machines in a device used in the home, the workplace, or elsewhere in the community, to make or repair things, or to move goods or people G.4.5 Ask questions to find answers about how devices and machines were invented and produced

** Understandings from Established Goals and Standards ** Students will understand: · How certain tools work, the properties of work, and how they are made to perform specific jobs. · How simple machines make work easier, and how they are applied and combined in familiar tools and machines. · The functions of each of the six simple machines.

** Essential Questions from Big Ideas to Guide Instruction and Assessment ** · Why is it important to understand the purposes of different uses of machines? · How can the proper use of simple machines or complex machines benefit us?

** Engaging Scenario (Full description): ** At the beginning of the unit, students will be asked to create a simple machine of their own. The invention can contain more than one simple machine, but the students must be able to identify the simple machines in their project. Instructions will be sent home to the parents with a clear explanation.

- Create a simple machine of your own. - Think about each of the simple machines we discussed and learned about throughout the course of the unit and come up with an invention using at least one simple machine. - Think about how your machine will make work easier
 * Task 1 Description (Details of What the Students Will Do):**


 * Task 1 Scoring Guide: (Rubric Here)**

Each child will present their invention at the “Simple Machines Fair” held at the end of the unit. Each student will explain how their simple machine invention works. The machines will be displayed for all of the parents and children to see.
 * Task 2 Description (Details of What the Students Will Do):**


 * Task 2 Scoring Guide:**

After the "Simple Machines Fair" is completed, each student will have the opportunity to write a self-reflection. The students will reflect on the following areas:
 * How satisfied are you with your final project?
 * If you could do one thing differently or change one thing about your project, what would it be and why?
 * Do you believe your project was a success?

Teacher Reflections at Conclusion of Performance Assessment: 1. What Worked? What Didn’t? 2. What Will I Do Differently Next Time? 3. What Student Work Samples Do I Have for Each Task? What Scoring Guide Examples of Proficiency Do I Have for Each Task? 4. What Field Notes Can I Provide for Other Teachers Who May Use This Performance Assessment