CNBMS Grade 7 Science Mr. Banser
You will be working in partners on a biome, or biogeoclimatic zone poster which you will display and orally present to the class. This is a library and internet research project that will allow you to gain valuable information to present to the class in written and picture form about your chosen zone. This projects totals 155 marks plus daily 5 point evaluation. Evaluation and weighting information will follow.
A. The zones you will be able to choose from are:
1.) Biomes: Arctic Tundra, Taiga,
Deciduous forest, Grassland, Rainforest (tropical/ temperate), Desert
2.) Climatic Zones in Canada:
Pacific Coast, Interior Mountains, Prairie, Canadian Shield, Great Lakes
Arctic Tundra
(specifically Canada), Taiga, Maritime.
B) Choosing Zones for research
Names will be drawn and you and your partner will
choose one of these zones. Only one
group per topic in each class. You will
be able to choose a partner- be sure to choose wisely, choose someone that you
will be able to work with, as this
is a MAJOR assignment. Once you have chosen your partner you will
review the choices of zones you have.
Write down your first, second, and third choice since you may not get
your first choice due to your draw position.
C)Schedule: Chunking of large assignment into smaller, manageable
sections
Date
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D Block
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E Block
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F Block
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Apr. 1 |
Introduce Assignment |
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Apr. 2 |
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Introduce
Assignment |
Introduce Assignment |
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Apr. 5 |
Organize topic, clarify
tasks, discuss plans with partner in class |
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Apr. 6 |
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Organize
topic, clarify tasks, discuss plans with partner in class |
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Organize
topic, clarify tasks, discuss plans with partner in class |
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Apr. 7
Apr. 8
Apr. 13
Apr. 14 |
To lab/library for research
on topic ·
To
lab/library for research on topic #2 |
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To
lab/library for research on topic To lab/library for research
on topic #2 |
To lab/library for research
on topic To lab/library for research
on topic #2 |
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Apr. 15 |
Flex Day: In class time #1 to work
on poster with partner and or Library/lab work |
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Apr. 16 |
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Flex Day: In class time #1 to work
on poster with partner and or Library/lab work |
Flex Day: In class time #1 to work
on poster with partner and or Library/lab work |
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Apr. 19
Apr. 22
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Final In class time to work on poster with partner (complete) Present next period Poster presentations to
class Self/peer evaluations |
Final In class time to work
on poster with partner (complete) Present
next period Poster presentations to
class Self/peer
evaluations |
Final In class time to work
on poster with partner (complete) Present
next period Poster presentations to
class Self/peer
evaluations |
D) Materials: You will need the following items in order to successfully complete this assignment.
1.)
Hand outs: All included in this package and posted on my website: www.oocities.org/mrbanser
a.)
Introduction to assignment
b.)
Research worksheet
c.)
Example layout of poster ( I will show you some completed ones from last year!)
d.)
Criteria for poster and presentation
e.)
peer evaluation form
f.)
self-evaluation form
g) World Map
h.) Poster Board and
coloured construction paper (I will
supply)
2.) Additional materials you will need to bring.
I have some, but not enough so please be prepared!
a.)
gluestick c.) ruler b.)
scissors d.) pencil crayons and felts
e.) a pencil and pen
E. Research:
Remember to cite the source of where you found the information. Try to take major facts and put them together in sentences explaining in your own words. Not paragraphs copied exactly from the source!! This is plagerism and will result in a fail.
Once you and your partner have chosen a topic, write
it down in the space provided on your Research
Facts Worksheet. During the next
two – three periods you will be researching your topic in the computer lab from
the internet as well as using the library and other print materials
provided. You need to fill in your work
sheet- it will be worth 5 daily participation marks, so come prepared to work, and bring a pen or pencil
to write the information you find on your sheet. Here are some useful websites to help get you started. Also
use key word searches within search engines or indices.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com http://www.discovery.ca
http://home.excite.ca/education/science_and_nature/ http://www.education-world.com/science/
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/ecosystems.htm
F. Poster Board:
Once you and your partner have completed your research
facts worksheet you need to plan your poster setup. Draw a rough copy of the layout you wish to
use on a sheet of paper. You do NOT have to use the layout that I have
given you on the handout, it is only one way that you could plan your
poster. I gave the handout to give you
ideas so you will be able to get started more easily. You can use whatever layout you wish as long as all the elements
you need are included.
Your poster needs to have a:
à
Title
– The name of your zone
à
map
showing the areas where your zone is – photocopied or hand drawn
à
general
information and description of your zone – complete sentence form
à
climate
and weather – complete sentence form
à
vegetation
types – complete sentence form
à
types
of animals– complete sentence form
à
a
picture and detailed description of one type of vegetation found in your
zone
à a picture and detailed description of one animal found in your zone
Once you have completed your rough copy show it to
me and I will give you your poster board so you can get started on your poster.
G. Poster and Signing Up for a Presentation:
Check the date that your class is scheduled to
present you posters. You and your
partner will need to have your poster and your 2-4 minute presentation
ready for this day. Be sure to review
the criteria so you will know what you are expected to do. You will have 2 classes after research days
to work on your poster. Your poster
will be for homework if you do not finish in this time. I will be in the classroom at lunch and
after school if you want to work on your poster at these times. Be sure to bring your felts and/or pencil
crayons, scissors, gluesticks, and rulers to class on April 15 th and onward. You
can bring photos out of magazines, or off the computer if you like. You will be marked for your classroom work
and partner participation on these
days.
H. Presentation:
On the day you present you will need to show your completed poster to the class and tell
them briefly about your zone as well as the plant and animal you chose that
lives in the zone you chose. The presentation
should be 2-4 minutes long. You
will be marked on a 5 point scale for your presentation (see the
criteria sheet) and you will be given a mark for your audience manners
as well.
On April 21st or 22nd you also
need to complete the peer and self-evaluation forms. THESE
ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT TO BE DISCUSSED WITH YOUR PARTNER!
The back
of your poster needs to have the following sheets glued to it (see the poster
layout handout), so bring your gluesticks on this day.
à
Names
of partnership (first and last names)
à
Research
worksheet – facts sheets (staple
together and glue back page on)
à
poster
criteria sheet - just one
à
peer
evaluations – to be given to me after presentation (not glued on back)
à self evaluations – glued on back
Name(s): ____________
CRITERIA SHEET ____________
BIOME POSTER CRITERIA
Your poster should contain the following information:
q Title: biome, or climatic zone name (large and clear font)
q A large enough and clear map showing where this zone is (Map labeled and has a legend or key)
Paragraphs: (Font size is large enough for poster and clear ex. Size 16 – 20)
q A brief description of your zone
q Climate and weather patterns
q Main types of vegetation found in zone
q Types of animals and other organisms
q A diagram and detailed description (paragraph) of one type of vegetation
q A diagram and detailed description (paragraph) of one type of animal
q Sources all cited (listed) in a clear and complete way
In addition to having the correct information your poster needs to have the following characteristics:
q Colour to enhance
q Strong
degree of detailed facts and information on each section
q Effective use of space – neatly organized, strong aesthetic appearance
q Evidence of thought and planning
q Neat and appropriate diagrams and illustrations – large enough, clear, colourful
q Pictures and figures labeled neatly
q Headings for each section – larger font, stands out
q A title that stands out – large, clear
q Information that has been typed or neatly written or printed in blue or black pen
Scale Factor times 20 5*20=100 pts.
5- All criteria completed in an excellent and outstanding way.
4- Very good. A few minor errors.
3- Satisfactory/Good- some key elements of the criteria are missing or not fully completed.
2- Needs Improvement- several elements of criteria are missing or not complete.
1- Not completed/Incomplete (redo)
ORAL PRESENTATION CRITERIA
v All elements of the poster are discussed (title, areas where zone is, description of zone, climate,
vegetation, animals, description of one type of vegetation and one animal)
v 2-4 minutes long
v Poster clearly shown to class
v Both members of the group speak and participate
v Presenter speaks with clarity and confidence – eye contact with audience
v Obvious that presentation has been practiced as it runs smoothly and in an organized fashion
v Good audience manners. Active listening, asking questions, on task!
Scale Factor times 8 5*5=25 pts.
5- Presentation completed in an excellent and outstanding way.
4- Very good. A few minor errors.
3- Satisfactory/Good- some key elements of the criteria are missing or not fully completed.
2- Needs Improvement- several elements of criteria are missing or not complete.
1- Not completed/Incomplete (redo)
Your Name: ___________
Partner’s Name: ___________
PEER EVALUATION
Use the following scale to
evaluate your partner:
3- Completed task fully and
without prompting. Your partner
fulfilled your expectations of them.
2- Completed task, but needed
some prompting, or did not complete task to your expectations.
1- Did not complete task, or
needed constant prodding to complete the task.
0- Did not do any work, expected you to do all the
work for them.
* My partner was helpful during the research portion of this assignment. He/she used his/her time effectively and found many usable facts __
* My partner contributed ideas about the layout of our poster and helped to complete the rough copy of our poster. __
* My partner was organized and brought the required materials to class in order to complete our poster. __
* My partner contributed ideas to the design of our poster and did about half of the work. __
* My partner was willing to participate in the presentation and was well prepared. __
Add up all of the marks and give your partner a mark out
of 15.
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Names:__________________
__________________
Research Worksheet
The Biome or climatic zone we have chosen is:
______________________________________________
General information and description of Zone: _____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Climate and Weather: _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Types of Vegetation: _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Types of animals and other organisms: _______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The vegetation we chose is ____________________
1.) ____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2.) ____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
3.) ____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The organism we chose is ___________________________
1.) ____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2.) ____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
3.) ____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Sources: In order to
receive full marks you need to have at least 3
1.) ____________________________________________________________________________________
2.)
____________________________________________________________________________________
3.) ____________________________________________________________________________________
Your Name: ___________
SELF EVALUATION
Use the following scale to
evaluate yourself:
3- Completed task fully and
without prompting.
2- Completed task, but needed
some prompting, or did not complete task to expectations.
1- Did not complete task, or
needed constant prodding to complete the task.
0- Did not do any work, expected you to do all the
work for them.
* I was helpful during the research portion of this assignment. I used his/her time effectively and found
many usable facts __
* I contributed ideas about the layout of our poster and helped to complete the rough copy of our poster. __
* I was organized and brought the required materials to class in order to complete our poster. __
* I contributed ideas to the design of our poster and did about half of the work. __
* I was willing to participate in the presentation and was well prepared. __
Add up all of the marks and give yourself a mark out of
15.
/15