Assessment Bundle - Evidence for the Big Bang Theory - NGSS HS-ESS1-2

Evaluate student understanding of the big bang theory and the evidence that supports it with this assessment pack aligned to the NGSS HS-ESS1-2. This bundle includes traditional multiple choice assessment tasks, a C-E-R performance task, a red shift quiz in which students analyze star spectra data, and formative assessment tasks to prepare students for summative evaluation.

5E Model Phase: Evaluate

Learning Target:

Students will construct an explanation based on evidence for the Big Bang theory.

Success Criteria:

I can explain the Big Bang theory and use evidence like the redshift of galaxy light, Hubble’s Law, the composition of the universe, and the existence of background radiation to support it.

This bundle includes:

1. constructed response star spectra analysis quiz (does NOT need to be printed in color!)
2. C-E-R scaffolded task [evaluating claims, providing evidence and reasoning]
3. traditional multiple choice quiz
4. traditional exam that combines the two skills
5. "mind mapping” pre-writing activity
6. C-E-R writing prompt and pre-writing CER graphic organizer
7. C-E-R rubric tailored specifically to HS-ESS1-2

• and additional suggestions for implementation

How can this lesson be used?

• clarify and reinforce student understanding of the evidence that supports the big bang theory [Assessment 2, Assessment 5]
• assess student understanding of the big bang theory [Assessment 1, 3, 4, 6]
• engage students in Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions [Assessment 6 C-E-R Task]
• engage students in Engaging In Argument From Evidence [Assessment 2]
• incorporate writing/literacy into science class [Assessment 6]

How much class time will this take?

These resources are meant to be used throughout the unit.

Is this NGSS-aligned?

This resource is part of a storyline designed to work toward and support the tagged Next Generation Science Standards. Because Performance Expectations are designed to assess learning by the end of the grade band, provided material may not fully assess every Performance Expectation tagged in the post.

• HS-ESS1-2 Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the astronomical evidence of the red shift of light from galaxies as an indication that the universe is currently expanding, the cosmic microwave background as the remnant radiation from the Big Bang, and the observed composition of ordinary matter of the universe, primarily found in stars and interstellar gases (from the spectra of electromagnetic radiation from stars), which matches that predicted by the Big Bang theory (3/4 hydrogen and 1/4 helium).]

Science and Engineering Practices:

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Crosscutting Concepts:

Energy and Matter

Prior Knowledge:

It is assumed that students have already explored the topics presented in these assessment tools. While the multiple choice quiz focuses on very basic understandings and can be utilized earlier in your instructional sequence, the CER writing prompt is the culminating performance task for this standard. Students should have a strong grasp of the material before engaging in this task.

Can I see an example of how you structure your lessons and student materials?

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What if I have questions?

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