1. Topic-
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| Research and describe an ecosystem, community, population, and species. |
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2. Content-
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Science
Biology
Research methods
I-movie
Vocabulary
Ecosystem
Community
Population
Species
Organism |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. Help the student gain skills in narration, research and digital
storytelling
2. Help the student gain an increased understanding in how the natural
world functions
3. Inspire creativity and interest in the field of science |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Students work diligently as a group and are not distracted
2. Students complete the project on time, meeting the standards of
the assignment.
3. Group members work equally and are cooperative. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Imacs
Video cameras
Access to outdoor area
Internet access for research |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Students will be learning about how nature functions and it's
components
2. Students will be using video cameras to film themselves in an outdoor
environment narrating the function of an ecosystem, using physical
examples.
3. Students can also edit in images and text using Imovie to make
a comprehensive explanation of the content |
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B. Development-
1. Teacher will provide a real life example of a science video in
which an individual describes a scientific topic, preferably Biology
related.
2. Using a projector, demonstrate the use and functions of IMovie
3. Show the differences between credible and questionable sources
to smooth out research process |
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C. Practice-
1. Students will spend time with Imacs researching information and
will be monitored during this process
2. Students will write up scripts for video and assign roles
3. Students will practice using Imovie and can ask questions while
compiling and editing footage |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Students will turn in three credible sources for information
regarding content
2. Students will turn in a script for the film before shooting. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1.Low learners, IEPS, and Tier 2 learners will simply be asked to
make a video defining each vocabulary word and giving an example.
2. The middle group will be asked to also explain several different
types of interactions between aspects of the environment.IE how does
a species function in a community and interact with the ecosystem.
3. Extension work will allow advanced students to discuss how different
climates and weather patterns could disrupt or change the function
of an ecosystem |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Students will watch each others videos to build upon and help
the students understand the concept
2. Students will be required to answer questions asked of them by
other students regarding their video
3. Teacher will also ask questions of the students after their presentation
to ensure understanding.
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G. Closure-
| Groups will have meetings with the teacher regarding their assignment
and what they missed on the rubric. |
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7. Evaluation-
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1. Rubric for project
2. Checkpoint assessments throughout project. |
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8. Teacher Reflection-
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Were the students confused about what to do at any point in the
project?
What problems did the students run into using technology, |
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