Performance Task
Earth Science • Grade 11/12
Name: Date:
PERFORMANCE TASK 1.1.
Infographics on the Origin of the
Universe and Solar System
Goal
Your task is to make an infographic that shows illustrations and information on the origin of
the universe and solar system. Choose only one theory.
Role
You have been asked to become a graphic designer due to your expertise in earth science.
Audience
Your target audience includes students between Grades 7 and 12.
Situation
You need to have accurate information and related illustrations in your infographics.
Product, Performance, and Purpose
You will create an infographic to spread awareness to other students in an interesting and
creative way. Take note of the following guidelines:
● Your infographic may be in a physical form (like in a printed poster) or digital form
(photo-based infographic).
● Your output should demonstrate our current understanding of how the universe and
solar system have formed.
● Make sure that your infographic contains both text and images. Also, be sure to
make the product visually appealing.
● Your product needs to be simple, creative, and accurate.
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Performance Task
Earth Science • Grade 11/12
Standards and Criteria
Table 1.1. Learning outcome or task description for the output-based rubric
Criteria Below Needs Meets Exceeds
expectations improvement expectations expectations
1 2 3 4
Accuracy Few information Some Most information All the
(50%) is correct. There information is is correct. There information in
Accuracy of the are three or correct. There is one inaccurate the infographics
content more inaccurate are two fact. is correct.
facts. inaccurate facts.
Layout and The output does The output has The output has The output met
Neatness not meet any of met only one of met only two of all of the
the criteria given. the criteria given. the criteria given. following criteria:
(25%)
- Text is relevant
The overall
to the photo.
layout of the
- The title is
content
relevant and
catchy.
- The output is
overall neat.
Overall The output needs The overall The overall The overall
Output to be output is creative output is output is
substantially but has some satisfactorily exceptionally
(25%)
creative and inaccurate facts. creative and creative, unique,
The overall
informative. informative. and informative.
impression on
the provided
output
