Desertification Learning Quest: Evaluate

To complete this Learning Quest on desertification and sustainable living you should reflect on what you have learned, not only about desertification but also about how you worked with each other as members of a team to complete the project. You can use the assessment rubric, and your teacher and other team members may also give you feedback about your work in this Learning Quest.   High Medium Low Ability to gather relevant information Used a large number of appropriate resources to gather information which was important and related to the questions. Used a variety of resources and collected information which was generally useful. Used only one or two resources and did not select the key points to answer the questions. Ability to use information to support a particular perspective Able to develop an understanding of a particular point of view about the issue and supported this well with information gathered. Presented a key aspect of a particular point of view about the issue and provided some information to support it. Formed opinion with only limited use of the information gathered. Ability to work with others in a group Listened carefully to others, shared own information and supported others to express their point of view and keep the group working together well. Listened to others and made some comments to support the group work together Listened to some people but did not always encourage others to contribute their ideas. Ability to present information with rationale Presented the key points with good supportive evidence Supported a range of the key points with some evidence. Presented a limited number of the key points with little evidence Ability to apply learning about combating desertification Can challenge information and explain other interpretations about combating desertification Can explain an aspect of combating desertification. Can ask some questions of clarification about combating desertification