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Introduction
The United States has just learned that a group of aliens from a distant planet will be visiting Earth soon. Don’t worry…they’re friendly! Since you and your team are experts on animal classification, the President has asked you to create a guide for the visitors so that they can learn more about the animals on our planet.
Task
Using Glogster, you should create a presentation that will help the aliens learn how animals are classified according to their different characteristics. You will explain the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates and provide examples of each one. You will also describe the five phyla (groups) of vertebrates: mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish. Include examples and pictures to help the aliens understand how animals on Earth are similar and different.
Process
Visit the sites below to gather information about animal classification. Begin thinking about how you can organize your glog and which animals would make the best examples.
- http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html
- http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/database.html
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/tools.php?DocID=31&Grade=3-5
- http://www.allaboutbirds.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1189
- http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/classification/kc_classification_main.htm
- http://www.harrysbigadventure.com/learning-center/
- http://www.butterflyschool.org/student/invert.html
- http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Invertebrates/Facts/default.cfm
- http://www.kidport.com/reflib/science/animals/Animals.htm
Next, log in to Glogster and begin creating your glog. Be sure to describe how vertebrates and invertebrates are different and give at least two examples of each. Also, explain how scientists classify vertebrates as mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish. Include at least an example of each of these as well. Use pictures to make your glog more interesting and easier to understand.
Presentation Rubric |
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Scale Criteria |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Glog is creative, colorful, and eye-catching |
Fonts, graphics, color, text, etc. are distracting and take away from the overall impact of the glog |
Fonts, graphics, color, text, etc. are mostly appropriate, but can be a little distracting |
Fonts, graphics, color, text, etc. are appropriate and provide interest |
Fonts, graphics, color, text, etc. make the presentation eye-catching and very interesting |
Glog is organized, making the information easy to follow and understand |
Organization is lacking, taking away from the overall impact of the glog |
Most of the content is organized and easy to follow |
Organization is appropriate and easy to follow |
Glog is exceptionally well organized and easy to follow |
Grammar, spelling, and mechanics are correct and appropriate |
More than four mistakes are evident |
Three or four mistakes are evident |
One or two mistakes are evident |
No mistakes are evident |
Content of glog is complete, detailed, and accurate |
Content has mistakes in accuracy, missing some components or necessary details |
Content is accurate, mostly complete with some details |
Content is complete, accurate, and detailed |
Content is complete and accurate, details are specific; multiple details are included for each classification level |
Conclusion
Make sure that your glog is complete and accurate. Carefully check the evaluation rubric to be sure that you have addressed all necessary requirements. You should also be prepared to present your glog to the class.