One component of the task entitled “The Double Helix, Let’s
Unwind” was a bio-ethics position paper which was supported by documentation
from the internet and other sources. This sample of student work was a piece
of reflective writing excerpted from an Internet research paper. The excerpt
discusses the students’ experience using the Internet as a source
of information. The work was part of a multi-task project, which was done
by a team of students.
| This sample of student work was produced under the following
conditions: |
| alone |
in a group |
| in class |
as homework |
| with teacher feedback |
with peer feedback |
| timed |
opportunity for revision |
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This
work sample illustrates a standard-setting performance for
the following parts of the standards: |
d |
Scientific Connections and Applications:
Impact of technology. |
a |
Scientific Tools and Technologies: Use technology
and tools. |
c |
Scientific Communication: Critique published
materials. |
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d Scientific Connections and Applications:
The student produces evidence that demonstrates
understanding of impact of technology, such as constraints and trade-offs…and
problems and benefits.
 The student clearly
states expectations.
 
 
The student lists problems encountered, such as minimal information,
inoperative servers, the amount of time required to bring up information,
and students’ limited access to technology.
a Scientific Tools and Technologies:
The student uses technology and tools (such
as…computer aids) to observe and measure objects, organisms,
and phenomena, directly, indirectly, and remotely, with appropriate
consideration of accuracy and precision.
 The entire work
shows that students used computers and the Internet to collect data. |
 |
c Scientific Communication: The
student critiques published materials, such as popular magazines and academic
journals.
The student noted both the minimal nature of the Internet references and
the lack of accessibility. |
