Q4 L1 · Quiz
Weekly quiz · Food Security in Our Community: Capstone Launch
Assessment Appendix — Grades 9–12 · Week 28 Quiz
Quarter 4, Week 1 · Lessons 4.1–4.2 · Food Security in Our Community: Capstone Launch; Science Path or Engineering Path?
| # | Item | Answer / look-fors / scoring | Pts | Lesson · standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Which term matches this description? People can obtain it (money, distance, transportation). | (D) access. | 1 | L4.1 · HS.E1U3.14, U3, 9-10.RI.7, 11-12.RI.7, 9-10.W.7, 11-12.W.7, HS-ETS1-1 |
| 2 | Which term matches this description? Define problem → criteria/constraints → brainstorm → choose → prototype → test → iterate. | (C) engineering. | 1 | L4.2 · HS+E.E1U3.10, U2, 9-10.RI.9, 11-12.RI.9, HS-ETS1-1 |
| 3 | Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: ________ depends on availability, access, use, and stability — and science can help at every step. | (A) Food security. | 1 | L4.1 · HS.E1U3.14, U3, 9-10.RI.7, 11-12.RI.7, 9-10.W.7, 11-12.W.7, HS-ETS1-1 |
| 4 | A raised bed of 6 m² needs 20 mm of water per week. The drip system is 75% efficient. How many liters must be pumped each week? (1 mm over 1 m² = 1 L) | (D) 160 L. Plants need 6 × 20 = 120 L; pumped = 120 ÷ 0.75 ≈ 160 L. | 1 | L4.1 · HS.E1U3.14, U3, 9-10.RI.7, 11-12.RI.7, 9-10.W.7, 11-12.W.7, HS-ETS1-1; SEP Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking |
| 5 | A student investigates how temperature affects the volume of CO₂ released by yeast. Which of the following best identifies a controlled variable? | (C) the same mass of sugar. A controlled variable is kept the same across treatments: the same mass of sugar. | 1 | L4.1 · HS.E1U3.14, U3, 9-10.RI.7, 11-12.RI.7, 9-10.W.7, 11-12.W.7, HS-ETS1-1; SEP Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking |
| 6 | Constructed response: Constructed response. Answer each part in complete sentences. | 3 | L4.1, 4.2 · HS.E1U3.14, U3, 9-10.RI.7, 11-12.RI.7, 9-10.W.7, 11-12.W.7, HS-ETS1-1; HS+E.E1U3.10, U2, 9-10.RI.9, 11-12.RI.9, HS-ETS1-1 | |
| (a) Define food security. | Look for: Definition, pillar choice, and a question linked to science or engineering. | 1 | ||
| (b) Which pillar interests you most? | Look for: Definition, pillar choice, and a question linked to science or engineering. | 1 | ||
| (c) Your path and why: | Look for: A path choice with reason and a clear question or problem. | 1 | ||
| 7 | Data analysis: A team grew lettuce in cups with different amounts of compost; all other conditions were the same. | 3 | L4.1 · HS.E1U3.14, U3, 9-10.RI.7, 11-12.RI.7, 9-10.W.7, 11-12.W.7, HS-ETS1-1 | |
| (a) Identify the independent variable, the dependent variable, and the control group. | IV: % compost; DV: harvest mass (g); control: 0% compost cups. | 1 | ||
| (b) Calculate the percent change in mean mass from 0% to 15% compost. | 62.3% | 1 | ||
| (c) Does the data support the claim that more compost increases harvest? Explain using the data and one limitation. | Supported if mass rises across levels; limitation: small sample (5 cups), one season, no replicate plots. | 1 |