1. Assessment task instructions
Science Heroes!
Assessment task instructions

2. Rationale
A Science hero is someone who can inspire you to be a better scientist
You can develop the employability skills: communication, self- management, learning and technology.
The whole class will learn about a range of scientists, developing our collective understanding of how scientific understanding has evolved over time.
By looking at how a famous scientist has applied scientific thinking, you can strengthen your own ability to think scientifically.

3. Employability Skills Framework
Communication
Teamwork
Problem solving
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising
Self-management
Learning
Technology

4. Criteria Timeline: approximately 2 lessons
Communication: Visual, Written and Verbal
Self-Management
Learning
Technology
Information: Context, Scientific thinking, Impact, Inspiration
Glossary
Reference list
Peer and Self Assessment
Extra Credit…
Timeline: approximately 2 lessons

5. Format
An A4 fact sheet, with pictures and clear headings.