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The largest population of living things on the earth is not humans. It is the arthropods group. Arthropods are divided into sub-groups. Some of the members of the arthropod's group are centipedes, insects, millipedes, crabs, shrimp, lobster, and spiders. This is such a large group of living things to get to know. So let's get started.
Your task is to conduct some research about Arthropods. You may work in groups of 3-4. You will then present the results of your work in an oral report to the class. You will also include models and posters of the various arthropods you studied. You can make a slide show to use with your oral report. Information you may want to include:
To accomplish this task you must, as a cooperative
group, go through the following steps.
* Make sure that everyone in your group has a part of the assignment that
they are responsible for. (i.e.: library research, interviews, Web research, to
name a few)
* each student in the group will keep a journal that documents all of your
resources and the information you have gathered
* research from the following sources: books, magazines, interviews, and the
Internet
* you will need to find the sub-groups of the Arthropod group. Then your group will pick 2-3 creatures from each group and research that creature.
* make 2 Venn diagram to compare different creatures from different sub-groups.
* after the presentation is
developed, compile all the information into a slide show presentation. You may
present 1 presentation for the entire group - the slide show presentation must
contain at least 6 slides. Using the information make a model of your
creatures.
* don't forget to schedule your presentation day and time as soon as you
are ready
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Beneficial Insects
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Yahooligans! - Science and Nature:Living Things:Animals: ...
Yahoo! Directory Arthropods > Insects
Welcome to the Minibeast World of Insects & Spiders
Insects of IL = "What Good Is An Insect?"
Insects on the Web
Welcome to The Wonderful World
of Insects
3-D INSECTS
Insects on WWW
www.kidfish.bc.ca/class.htm
www.earthfoot.org/backyard/ arthropd.html
click here to find information on making paper mache creatures.
You
will be graded on your final group project as follows.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Group Work Habits | You were not able to work with the group. | You sometimes listened to your group. You were bossy when giving your own suggestions. Your part of the project was late or not complete. | You usually listened to your group and gave your own suggestions. Your part of the project was completed. | You always listened to your group and gave your own suggestions. You completed your part of the project. |
| Personal Work Habits | You were rarely prepared for class. You missed many deadlines. | You were sometimes prepared for class. You missed more than one deadline. | You were usually prepared for class. You missed a deadline. | You were always ready for class with materials. You met each deadline. |
| Paragraph Content | You did not answer the questions asked. You did not learn anything about your researched place. | You did not answer all of the questions. It shows that you put in very little effort in researching and learning about your place. | You did not answer all of the questions. It shows that you put in some effort in researching and learning about your place. | You answered all of the questions. It shows that you put in a great deal of effort in researching and learning about your place. |
| Paragraph Mechanics |
More than 7 mistakes in the
following:
Indented 1st line Sentences follow each other. Capital letters Punctuation All Word Wall words are spelled correctly. |
5-7 mistakes in the following:
Indented 1st line Sentences follow each other. Capital letters Punctuation All Word Wall words are spelled correctly. |
3-5 mistakes in the following:
Indented 1st line Sentences follow each other. Capital letters Punctuation All Word Wall words are spelled correctly. |
0-2 mistakes in the following:
Indented 1st line Sentences follow each other. Capital letters Punctuation All Word Wall words are spelled correctly. |
| Presentation | One person
said everything.
It showed that the group had not practiced. |
A few
people had something to say.
It didn’t look like the group had practiced very much. |
Most people
had something to say.
It showed that the group practiced. |
Everyone
had something to say
It showed that the group practiced. |
Rubric for Oral Presentation
Acceptable |
Admirable |
Exceptional |
Score |
|
| Focused Topic | Briefly mentions the topic | Describes the topic | Report clearly defines the topic and gives specific details | - |
| Content | Collects very little information | Collects the basic information | Collects a great deal of information | - |
| Creativity | Gives very little unique information | Gives some information that is unique to their city | Gives a great deal of unique and interesting information . | - |
| Well Organized | Difficult to follow | Mostly easy to follow | Follows a logical sequence | - |
| Speaking Skills | Some mumbling; little eye contact; little or no expression; does not meet time frame | Clear articulation; does not utilize time frame | Poised, clear articulation; proper volume; steady rate; enthusiasm; confidence; utilized time frame | - |
| - | - | - | - |
Rubric for Brochure or Poster:
Acceptable |
Admirable |
Exemplary |
Score |
|
| Content | Some content is inaccurate or incomplete | Content is complete and accurate | Content is complete, accurate, and other interesting facts are included | - |
| Text | Numerous spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors | Few misspelled or misused words, few grammar, and/or punctuation errors | No misspelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. | - |
| Resources | Not enough resources | The resources provided were used properly and adequately | Other resources were used in addition to the resources provided | - |
| Attractiveness | Disorganized, illegible writing | Legible writing, organized | Word processed or typed, neatly organized | - |
| Timeliness | Up to two days late. | Report handed in on time. | - |
Your group has put a lot of work into this presentation. I hope that through your research you have learned many new things about this huge part of the world's population. Congratulations on the conclusion of your project. Good luck on your presentation!
Science Standards
4SC-E1. Construct classification systems based on the structure of organisms
PO 1. Construct a simple classification system based on physical characteristics
PO 2. Arrange several
organisms into a classification system
