Ecology-Unnatural+Disasters+Project

Un-natural Disasters Project Practical Biology Unit 2: Ecology

Students have been provided all of these materials in class. However these materials have been posted here to ensure that parents and others are able to properly aid students in the completion of this project.


 * note:** Students will be provided daily in-class time to work on this project. Some students will be able to complete their projects entirely in-class, while others may need additional time outside of the classroom.

** Due Dates **

 * Research Packet
 * (including news article, organizers, written component, images and works cited page)
 * Presentation and FACT sheet

** Downloadable files: **

 * Project Packet: [[file:Unnatural Disasters Project.docx]]
 * Just the organizers:[[file:Unnatural Disasters Prjct orgnizrs.docx]]
 * Just the project details and student checklist:[[file:Unnatural Disasters Prjct chklst.docx]]

** Project Overview: **

 * Objective**: In this project you will be exploring unnatural disasters and their effects on the ecosystem. You will be researching the disaster, its causes, its effects and possible solutions. After you have completed your research, you and your project partner will create a presentation and a FACT sheet to share with the class. Most of your project will be done within class, however some of it may need to be done outside of the classroom.
 * // Ecosystem //**// : All living and non-living things within a specific region. //
 * // Biome //**// : A global region containing certain communities of living things and a specific climate. //


 * Topics**: see page 2 to see a suggested list of topics. You and your partner will write down your first and second choice for a topic. You may choose a topic that is not on your list. Your teacher will make the final decision as to which topic you will research.
 * Project overview**: Your project will include a project guide to help you do your research and put your final project together. Your project is divided into four parts: Before, During, After and Solutions/Problems. You will include a news article, images and a works cited page. Your final product will be a presentation. You may create a powerpoint presentation, a live or recorded skit. Be creative, just have it approved by your teacher. You will also need to create a FACT sheet to share with your classmates. You will be given time in-class but may need additional time outside of class to complete your project. This project is worth 100 points. **A checklist of your project packet is on page 4. A presentation and FACT sheet checklist is on page 5.**

** Project Details: **
Part 1: Before · Describe the situation before the event happened. · What was the ecosystem like before it changed? //remember what you learned about the 6 land biomes? the ocean biomes?// · What caused the disaster? Part II: During · Describe the disaster and how it happened. Include a news article. Part III: After · What were the short-term effects? · What are the long-term effects? · How did it affect the local ecosystem and the living things in that ecosystem? Part IV: Preventions and Solutions · How could this catastrophe have been prevented? · Are there any ways to repair and fix the damage? · Is anything being done? If yes, then what is being done? If no, then why is nothing being done? Required news article Required Images: · before and after the disaster · graph/chart of the affects of the disaster · two native plants and two native animals · one image or graph of a way in which humans are trying to fix the problem. · //total of 8 images.// Final Product · Presentation: you may choose the final presentation. Some ideas include a powerpoint presentation, travel guide, a live skit, a recorded children’s show. Just have your idea approved by your teacher. · FACT sheet (to share with your classmates.)

**How project will be graded:**

 * //project is worth 100 points//
 * Effective use of class time: 10 points
 * Completed Research Packet: 30 points
 * includes organizers, written descriptions, works cited, and images
 * Presentation: 50 points
 * all parts included? Is the presentation organized, attractive and easy to understand? does it include an introduction and conclusion?
 * Fact Sheet: 10 points
 * does it have a minimum of 6 questions and answers? Does it include atleast one image? Is it clearly written and easy to understand?