QCS 502QCS 502Performance TaskPerformance Task

“Magic Mug” “Magic Mug” By:

Jeslyn Ho

Tee Mei Shan

Target group

Primary 440 Middle-

High ability

pupils

Kinesthetic

Visual Location:

Classroom

Purpose

Help pupils see the link between different themes in Science.

Science is very REAL. With technology and creativity, it can help us to

solve real-life daily problems.

A different approach to reignite their interest in Science – Science learning can be fun!

Task

 

My hot coffee in this cup has turned cold!

I heard my friend has a special container that can keep hot drinks hot, and cold drinks cold, for a longer period of time.

Would you like to help me make one?

 

SIOs

*List the various types of materials

*Identify good and bad conductors of heat.- good conductors: metals- bad conductors: wood, plastic, air

*Relate the change in temperature of an object to the gain or loss of heat by the object.

Task Overview

3 sessions- 2 periods

each (1hr)

Groups of 5

IndividualReflections

Presentation & Mini-

Competition

Task Booklets

Task - Worksheet

Mini Competition

After Session 3

Side of classroom

Table to record

data

Hourly for 3 hours

Winner:least temp.

change

Task - Rubrics

Preventive measuresSafety:

mugs left on teacher’s desk with supervision during

data collection

Use of scissors and superglue in the

making of mugs – briefing, extra alert

Use of netbooks during session 1 – ensure on task by

surveying

Use of materials (e.g. glass) – extra

cautionForget to bring –

Anticipated materials prepared

Possible Response 1

Possible Response 2

Self-made thermo