'Big+Questions+Assignment'

This year in Year 10 Christian Studies we are focusing on some of the big questions that people commonly ask about Christianity. You will submit a group project (presented in class during term). Your group (3 members) will create a website. The **group question** (see over page) will be chosen by negotiation and will be allocated during the first library class.
 * Year 10 Christian Studies Major Work **
 * Big Questions Assessment **

You will get 2 lessons to work in the library and then submit the structure, the initial answers and role allocation (in the case of the group assignments) to your classroom teacher for approval and advice. This would be checked and commented upon for the next class.

Outcomes Tested:
* Examines the meaning of biblical texts, passages and references. * Identifies common misconceptions about God and compares them to the Biblical message. * Evaluates scientific, historical and personal evidence for the life of Jesus Christ and the truth claims of the Bible * Demonstrates ability to state own position clearly and evaluates the intellectual integrity of that position.


 * Website structure **

The website will include 4 pages:

(i) **Home** – an introduction to the question with explanation and links to the other pages (ii) What do people say about this issue – what are the **alternative explanations?** (iii) What does the **Bible** say? (iv) **Weighing the Evidence** – what can our group say about this issue in **conclusion.**

Save this in H Drive/Student Save/Christian Studies/Year 10/Set __ Save your document according to your surnames and question number only.


 * Assessment **

The total assignment will be worth 50 marks. Understanding & depth of content 25 Presentation of website 15 Peer Review 10

**Total** **50** The marks for this assignment will constitute 50% of the total CS mark for Semester 1. A resource list will be supplied in class. = Marking Criteria = Clear and comprehensive expression of issue Correct referencing of sources Clear & functional
 * Superior (21-25) || Thorough Research
 * Website: **

Well-presented & engaging
|| Clear and competent expression of issue Correct referencing of sources Functional & organised Well-presented website || Demonstrates an understanding of issue Attempts to correctly reference sources Organised Adequate presentation || Attempts to address issue Little attempt to reference sources Disorganised
 * Above Average (17-20) || Solid Research
 * Website: **
 * Average (13-16) || Evidence of research
 * Website: **
 * Below Average (8-12) || Inadequate research
 * Website: **

Little to engage
|| Fundamental misunderstanding of issue No attempt to reference sources
 * Well Below (1-7) || Little evidence of research

Haphazard & not functional
|| You will need to ensure that all work is your own or that of your group’s. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will be punished with zero marks, a Friday detention and a letter home to parents. All articles used must be referenced and where statements are taken, directly or indirectly, from another source they must be referenced in the body of the work. So don’t bother!
 * Plagiarism **
 * Big Questions **

1.  How can a good God allow suffering? 2.  There are lots of religions. How can one be true? 3.  Why don’t miracles happen in our day? 4.  Has Christianity been contradicted by Science? 5.  How can we know that the Bible has been passed down accurately? 6.  How do we know that the Bible writers told the truth in the first place? 7.  How do we know whether Jesus existed? 8.  How can we know whether Jesus rose from the dead? 9.  Isn’t Christianity just about doing good deeds? 10.  Do I need to go to Church to be a Christian? 11.  How do we know whether there is life after death? 12.  Isn’t being a Christian just a limit on your personal freedom?
 * “Out There” Questions **
 * The Bible **
 * What it means for us? **