Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Architecture ... Rubrics and Assessment

Architecture Goes to School - SketchUp Project Rubric

CATEGORY EXPLANATION
4 Outstanding... Looks Like the Work was Created by an Expert!
3 Very Good... Looks Like You Know What You are Doing... But, add a bit more!
2 Needs More…Looks Like You Need to Put in More Time on Work!
1 Needs Lots of Work... Are You Finished??? Really??

Expectations…
Variety
4 Many different shapes were used to create design
3 5 or 6 different shapes were used to create design
2 Only 3 or 4 repeated shapes were used to make design
1 Only 1 or 2 repeated shapes were used to make design
Details
4Highly detailed
3 Moderately detailed
2 Few details
1 No details – simple shapes only
Extras
4 High quality landscaping or furnishings evident
3 Some landscaping or furnishings evident
2 Few or irrelevant landscaping or furnishings evident
1 No landscaping or furnishings evident
Accuracy
4 Design looks like a real-life representation
3 Model generally looks life-like
2 Model has some life-like qualities
1 Model lacks proportion – not life-like
Textures
4 Shapes filled with appropriate textures
3 Not all shapes are filled or some textures seem unnatural
2 Few shapes filled and/or incoherent use of textures
1 No textures used
Creativity
4 Strong creative elements present
3 Creativity evident
2 Design shows little creativity
1 Design lacks creativity
Aesthetics
4 Very attractive design
3 Appealing design
2 Design has limited appeal
1 Design needs major work
Overall Quality
4 High quality design
3 Above average quality
2 Average to below average quality
1 Poor quality
Use of Class time
4 Class time as used wisely. Much effort went into the planning and design of the house. Student put in extra time outside of class.
3  Class time could have been used wiser. A little outside time was spent on project.
2 Model has two or three   interior features. Difficult to recognize assigned subject.
1  Model has no interior features.  









Architecture Goes to School - Graphic Design Rubric

CATEGORY EXPLANATION
4 Outstanding... Looks Like the Work was Created by an Expert!
3 Very Good... Looks Like You Know What You are Doing... But, add a bit more!
2 Needs More…Looks Like You Need to Put in More Time on Work!
1 Needs Lots of Work... Are You Finished??? Really??

Graphics Clarity
4 Graphics are used effectively and have strong impact on the total design.
3 Most graphics are used and generally have an impact on the message of the design.
2 Most graphics are focused on the message of the project, but could have been used more effectively by virtue of size or location, rhythm...
1 Graphics fail to convey the meaning of the project and there is a lack of under- standing demonstrated by poor sizing or placement.
Graphics Originality
4 The graphics and text used on the design project reflect and significantly enhance the “architectural story”; and are communicated in a descriptive manner through text and words… all corresponds to project plans.
3 The graphics and text used on the design project reflect the “architectural story”  and are communicated clearly – corresponds to project plans.
2 The graphics and text used on the design project somewhat connect to the “architectural story”; however many ideas on plan are missing from the graphics.
1 Graphics and text do not demonstrate any connection to the design plans.
Design Attractiveness
4 The design project is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, neatness, dominance, rhythm, size…
3 The design project is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness and demonstrate an understanding of the use of design tools.
2 The design project is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit disorganized and does not demonstrate a clear under- standing of layout: dominance, size, rhythm, balance…
1 The design project is distractingly cluttered or devoid of neces- sary elements and very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Graphics Relevance
4 All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand.
3 All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand.
2 All graphics relate to the topic.
1 Graphics do not relate to the topic.
Overall Quality
4 High quality design
3 Above average quality
2 Average to below average quality
1 Poor quality
 Use of Class Time
4 Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done and worked in a collaborative manner with others. Put in extra time on project at home.
3 Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and usually worked in a collaborative manner with others.
2 Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
1 Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others. Needed much prompting from the teacher.








Architecture Goes to School - Writer Project Rubric






CATEGORY EXPLANATION
4 Outstanding... Looks Like the Work was Created by an Expert!
3 Very Good... Looks Like You Know What You are Doing... But, add a bit more!
2 Needs More…Looks Like You Need to Put in More Time on Work!
1 Needs Lots of Work... Are You Finished??? Really??

Expectations…
 Ideas and Content
4 Original treatment of ideas, with a great deal of support
3 Mundane but adequate treatment of ideas with some support
Unoriginal or trivial ideas with marginal support
ideas are incomprehensible or incomplete
Supporting Details in Writing and Connections
4Highly detailed, all visuals accurately explained using vocabulary learned in AGS unit
3 Moderately detailed, all visuals fairly well explained in detailed language
2 Few details explained, somewhat general
1 Very few details, very general or no information included on buildings
Organization of Ideas
4 Organization is clear and original strong introduction, effective closure and smooth transitions between ideas
3 Well organized and logical effective introduction, adequate closure and transitions
2 Inadequate organizational plan, lacks effective introduction and closure
1 No organizational plan is evident
Word Choice
4 Word choice is vivid, precise, and purposefully selected
3 Word choice is appropriate, but may lack clarity and originality
2 Immature vocabulary, may  overuse some words
1 Vocubulary is limited
Summary
Highlights important information conclusions are logical and reasonable and clearly relate to the questions posed in the introduction





Important points indicated conclusions are reasonable and relate to the questions posed in the introduction
Not all of the important points are identified there are some gaps in logic relating conclusions to the questions posed in the introduction

Important points not identified conclusion does not relate to questions posed in the introduction
Conventions
4 Any errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation are usually examples of risk taking
3 A few errors in conventions, but errors do not interfere with the meaning of the piece
2 Frequent errors that may, at times, interfere with the understanding of the piece
1 So many errors in conventions that the piece is barely comprehensible
Overall Quality
4 High quality writing
3 Above average quality
2 Average to below average quality
1 Poor quality










Use of Class Time
4 Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done and worked in a collaborative manner with others. Put in extra time on project at home.
3 Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and usually worked in a collaborative manner with others.
2 Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
1 Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others. Needed much prompting from the teacher.






Architecture Goes to School - Sustainability Expert Project Rubric
CATEGORY EXPLANATION
4 Outstanding... Looks Like the Work was Created by an Expert!
3 Very Good... Looks Like You Know What You are Doing... But, add a bit more!
2 Needs More…Looks Like You Need to Put in More Time on Work!
1 Needs Lots of Work... Are You Finished??? Really??

Expectations…
 Ideas and Content for Sustainability Concepts
4 Original treatment of ideas, with a great deal of support - ideas are reflective, original and explained in the student's own words - everything explored is highly relevant to the building or site, and extends beyond "basic" sustainable concepts
3 Fairly Original, reflective and adequate treatment of ideas with some support - but not all information presented is in student's own words - concepts explored have a some connection to the building constructed or the site
2 Unoriginal or trivial ideas with marginal support - concepts have very a very general connection to project site
1 ideas are incomprehensible or incomplete or do not connect at all to project site
Supporting Details in Sustainability Related Concepts
4Highly detailed, all sustainable visuals accurately explained using sustainability related vocabulary
3 Moderately detailed, all sustainability visuals fairly well explained in detailed language
2 Few sustainable details explained, somewhat general
1 Very few details, very general or no information included on buildings
Organization of Ideas
4 Organization is clear and original strong introduction, effective closure 
3 Well organized and logical effective introduction, adequate closure 
2 Inadequate organizational plan, lacks effective introduction and closure
1 No organizational plan is evident
 Sustainability Research Connection to Site
4 Research is accurate, with at least 5 ideas fully explored and supported by detailed information that are relevant and connect to the project site.
3 Research is evident and fairly accurate, with 3-5 ideas explored, information is relevant and connects to project site
2 Research is lacking or extremely general - there were 2 – 3 ideas that connect to project site
1 Research has nothing to do with project site, no connection
Word Choice
4 Word choice is vivid, precise, and purposefully selected
3 Word choice is appropriate, but may lack clarity and originality
2 Immature vocabulary, may  overuse some words
1 Vocabulary is limited
Summary
4 Highlights important information, conclusions are logical and reasonable and clearly relate to the questions posed in regards to why we design sustainably.
3 Important points indicated, conclusions are reasonable and relate to the question posed in regards to why we design sustainably
2 Not all of the important points are identified there are some gaps in logic relating conclusions to the questions posed...
1 Important points not identified conclusion does not relate to questions posed...
Conventions
4 Any errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation are usually examples of risk taking
3 A few errors in conventions, but errors do not interfere with the meaning of the piece
2 Frequent errors that may, at times, interfere with the understanding of the piece
1 So many errors in conventions that the piece is barely comprehensible
Overall Quality and Use of Diagrams







Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and clearly relate to the sustainability -  they provide additional insight to the content














Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and are related to sustainability














Diagrams and illustrations where present are neither neat nor entirely accurate 














Diagrams and illustrations where present are neither neat nor accurate; and they don’t appear to relate to sustainability







Use of Class Time
4 Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done and worked in a collaborative manner with others. Put in extra time on project at home.
3 Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and usually worked in a collaborative manner with others.
2 Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
1 Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others. Needed much prompting from the teacher.





Architecture Goes to School Visual Organizers Project Rubric






Lucille Teasdale - Canadian Doctor who Made a Difference in Africa

Lucille Teasdale... Making a Difference...
Have you ever heard of "Doctors Without Borders"? In a 3 minute Free write, jot note everything you know about organizations that volunteer in developing countries. Why do you think people join organizations like these? What impact does it have on the community? What impact does it have on the volunteer? What benefit does it bring to the volunteer's home country? 
Ready to write? (Don't worry about spelling and grammar... just get out your background or prior knowledge!!! )
Ready, get set... GO!





Lucille Teasdale





Lucille Teasdale was one of Canada's first female surgeons. For thirty-five years she operated a medical clinic in Uganda, where she personally treated over 13,000 patients.


More information on Lucille Teasdale
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/physicians/030002-2600-e.html


Historica Minutes Video clip on  Lucille Teasdale


Viewing Questions...
1. Why did Lucille Teasdale go to Africa?


2. Who is narrating the video? How do you know?


3. Lucille Teasdale was one of Canada's first female ________________.


4. How many beds were in the hospital?


5. Why was this challenging, what was going on at the time?


6. How many operations did she perform?


7. What did she die of?


8. What year did Lucille die?


9. Why is it all the more tragic that she died in this manner?


Radio Minute clip on Lucille Teasdale...
http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=13481


Listening Questions
1. What sounds do you hear at the beginning of the video? 


2. Where are the people in the radio clip? (The setting). How do you know? (Give clues.)


3. What is Lucille doing? What operation is she doing? How do you know? (Give clues.)


4. What disease was "all over everything"? 


5. Why did the other doctor want her to use instruments? 


6. What happened to Lucille during the operation? 


7. What did the other doctor want to do? 


8. What was Lucille's reaction?


9. What was the other "unknown virus" in 1979 in Uganda? 


10. What was happening in Uganda? Why did Lucille and her Italian husband go there? 


11. What happened to Lucille Teasdale?


12. Why is this so tragic?


13. What city in Canada was Lucille from? 


14. Why should we care about Lucille Teasdale? Why should we learn about her?


*** The above Listening and Viewing Questions are part of assessment.




People Who Have Made a Difference - Helping to Stop Injustice
 Humanitarian Research and Collage

A. Think and respond to the following questions in the form of jot notes.


First,  make jot notes to the questions, before you compose your answers.



1. Who was Lucille Teasdale?


2. What sacrifices did she make?


3. What country was she living in, while in Africa?


4. Who does she remind you of? Or what does her story remind you of? (someone famous, someone close to you...)


B. In partners, compare your jot notes to the above questions. Then move on to part C.


C. As partners, form a small group of 3-4 and discuss your jot notes and your thoughts or opinions on the status of women in today’s society.


1. Are men and women are considered ‘equal’ today?
2. Why do you think this?
3. What support or examples back up your opinion?
4. Research on-line the statistics from the United Nations about the status of women.


D. In the same small group, discuss other groups of people that may not receive fair treatment.
Explain....Why was it unfair?
What was done in history to help change the unjustice?
Has the change been totally effective?


E. As a group, present your findings in a Pictorial collage with words and facts that demonstrate your findings in an eye-catching visual manner. Use a variety of mediums for your collage and include information from your group's research. The objective of your collage is to teach students of your age about injustice in our world, and ways we can help!