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Introduction | Task | Process | Daily Steps | Websites | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits |
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Introduction
Georgia Public Broadcasting is in the process of creating a weekly special about genetics. Many issues such as cloning and genetic modification will be discussed. These topics require a lot of background knowledge. In order to help the public make informed decisions, the creators of Genetics Weekly would like to create easy to understand explanations of background topics to post on their website. This is where you come in!
Task
The producers of Genetics Weekly have heard about the outstanding technology skills at Lovinggood Middle School. They have hired us to create 4 narrated power points that present the background knowledge necessary for their programming. Each power point should include 5 narrated slides lasting at least 2 minutes. The topics include: DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, and Proteins. Remember, your presentation should be easy to understand and must include information beyond the basic definition of the word.
Process
Before you decide on your topic, go to the Learn Genetics website and tour for the 4 questions listed below. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/tour/
Based on what you have learned, pick a topic. Notify Mrs. Kilkenny of your choice and then investigate your topic using the links listed below. You will be grouped based on your choice. As a group, create a story board for your presentation including the script that will narrate the presentation. Get approval for your storyboard before you begin the presentation. Each class will judge the submitted power points, and pick one from each topic to send to the producers at Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Daily Steps
Day 1: Read all parts of the webquest, tour the 4 questions at Learn Genetics, pick your topic (Lab Day)
Day 2: Find your group, do your research, Storyboard: titles and pictures for 5 slides (Lab Day)
Day 3: Finish story board by adding your research and writing the script, get approval (Class Day)
Day 4: Two members create power point, two members add narration and pictures (Lab Day)
Day 5: Presentations
Websites
What is DNA?
http://library.thinkquest.org/3696/index2.htm
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/basics/dna
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA
What is a Gene?
http://library.thinkquest.org/3696/index2.htm
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/basics/gene
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene
What is a Chromosome?
http://library.thinkquest.org/3696/index2.htm
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/basics/chromosome
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromosome
What is a Protein?
http://library.thinkquest.org/3696/index2.htm
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/howgeneswork/makingprotein
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein
Presentation Rubric |
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Scale Criteria |
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Product is attractive and easy to understand. |
Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is evident, but these often distract from the presentation of content. |
Makes use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc., but occasionally they detract from the presentation of content. |
Makes good use font, color, graphics, effects etc. to enhance the presentation. |
Makes excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation. |
Students produce a product that is organized. |
There was no clear, logical organization, just lots of facts. |
Most of the content is logically organized and clearly presented. |
The overall organization and presentation is appropriate. |
Content is well organized, easy to understand, and clearly presented. |
Students’ narration enhances the presentation. |
The narration is difficult to understand and does not add to the presentation. |
The narration is logical in some parts, but others are unorganized. |
The narration is well done and goes well with the content of the slide. |
The narration adds to the presentation and enhances the content of each slide. |
Students produce a product that exhibits proper mechanics. |
More than 4 errors are spelling or grammar. |
Four misspellings and/or grammatical errors. |
No misspellings or grammatical errors and the language is appropriate. |
No misspellings or grammatical errors and the language used shows an in depth understanding of the material. |
Classmates rating of presentation. |
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Classmates rate the presentation “OK”. |
Classmates rate the presentation “Good”. |
Classmates rate the presentation “Awesome”. |
Conclusion
Once your presentation is complete we will have a presentation day. Your classmates will rate your presentation based on a class created rubric. Each class will vote for a presenation they feel best explains the topic and awards will be given. Be sure to read the evaluation rubric to determine how your webquest will be assessed by Mrs. Kilkenny.
Credits
Images courtesy of Wikipedia