Learning Objectives:
The student will be able to define the terms commensalism, mutualism, parasitism, predator, and prey.
The student will use technology to conduct research and create a PowerPoint Presentation on a specific topic.
The student will use technology to make predictions, analyze gathered data, and present findings from an online inquiry-based investigation on manipulation of predator/prey relationships and carrying capacity.
The student will work collaboratively with team members to conduct research, create presentations, complete lab investigations, and present information to the class.
The student will work collaboratively to create/design a skit or animation that demonstrates understanding of the complexities of multiple symbiotic relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.
Anticipated Outcomes:
Student research will foster a deeper understanding of the complexity of the interconnectedness of organisms among individuals, species, and the environment.
Students will gain appreciation for specific organisms and the complexity of the numerous symbiotic relationships the organisms in which they are simultaneously involved.
Students will gain experience in using technology to create PowerPoint presentations (and animations).
Students will gain experience in collaborating with team mates to reach a common goal.
Students will develop public speaking and presentation by while communicating investigation results, present research findings, and performing a dramatic representation of symbiotic relationships.
Timeline:
Introduction videos : 8 minutes
Creating teams and establishing roles: 5-10 minutes Day 1
Research and presentation development 70 minutes
Student Presentations (includes Q&A) 90 minutes Day 2
Student led predator/prey lab and share results 90 minutes Day 3
Student research for skit/animation 90 minutes Day 4
Student research and development of 90 minutes Day 5
skit/animation
Student presentation of skit/animation 90-180 minutes Day 6/7
The student will be able to define the terms commensalism, mutualism, parasitism, predator, and prey.
The student will use technology to conduct research and create a PowerPoint Presentation on a specific topic.
The student will use technology to make predictions, analyze gathered data, and present findings from an online inquiry-based investigation on manipulation of predator/prey relationships and carrying capacity.
The student will work collaboratively with team members to conduct research, create presentations, complete lab investigations, and present information to the class.
The student will work collaboratively to create/design a skit or animation that demonstrates understanding of the complexities of multiple symbiotic relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.
Anticipated Outcomes:
Student research will foster a deeper understanding of the complexity of the interconnectedness of organisms among individuals, species, and the environment.
Students will gain appreciation for specific organisms and the complexity of the numerous symbiotic relationships the organisms in which they are simultaneously involved.
Students will gain experience in using technology to create PowerPoint presentations (and animations).
Students will gain experience in collaborating with team mates to reach a common goal.
Students will develop public speaking and presentation by while communicating investigation results, present research findings, and performing a dramatic representation of symbiotic relationships.
Timeline:
Introduction videos : 8 minutes
Creating teams and establishing roles: 5-10 minutes Day 1
Research and presentation development 70 minutes
Student Presentations (includes Q&A) 90 minutes Day 2
Student led predator/prey lab and share results 90 minutes Day 3
Student research for skit/animation 90 minutes Day 4
Student research and development of 90 minutes Day 5
skit/animation
Student presentation of skit/animation 90-180 minutes Day 6/7