Summative Tasks

Summative Task: Sharing the Planet: 2016

Your challenge is to identify an environmental issue, this may be big or small, and come up with an action which in some way promotes sustainability or a better way of doing things. 

For example in 2009, Tim Silverwood identified marine rubbish as a issue which he felt strongly about. He began thinking about proactive ways in which the public could contribute to reducing the amount of waste entering the oceans and minimise harm to marine ecosystems. He collaborated with a group of surfers, beach-lovers and a marine biologist to form the non-profit organisation. One of their actions was to develop and share the The Take 3 initiative, which encourages people to take three pieces of rubbish when they leave the beach and to collectively make a difference.

Other examples of people identifying environmental issues and taking action can be found below.

Take time to explore your issue and look at the differing perspectives, ideas, and actions related to this issue. You will need to work through the supplied Take Action booklet and work collaboratively to meet the set deadline of Friday 13th May.

Sharing The Planet - SAT Rubric

	Not Achieved	Achieved	Merit	Excellence
Issue identification	Issue is clearly not identified and / or understood	Issue is clearly identified	Issue is clearly identified and an understanding of the consequences is demonstrated	Issue is clearly identified and a strong understanding of the values and consequences are demonstrated
Perspectives	Only one perspective is able to be identified	A number of perspectives are identified	A number of perspectives are identified and explained	A range of perspectives are identified and explained in depth
Planning	No evidence of prior planning	A basic plan is provided	A clear plan with logical steps identified	A comprehensive plan is provided
Action	Action is not well thought out and / or is not completed	Action addresses the identified issue	Action demonstrates creativity	Action that demonstrates originality and longevity
Reflection (Inquiry Cycle)	Has not reflected on the process	Basic reflection provided	Reflection with some elaboration	In depth reflection which not only comments on the process but looks ahead
Reflection (Collaboration)	Did not actively contribute and / or did not take an even share of responsibilities	Contributed fairly	Actively contributed and worked collaboratively	Took an active role in all aspects of the inquiry cycle and contributed in a positive manner to the group