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Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits |
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We have read books that show how animals and people work together and adapt to each other. In our readings we have identified character traits important to the growth of both animals and humans. In this quest, we will attempt to see the importance of environment and family in the development of these traits. |
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Using the links provided, you will read and research your author and animal to gather information to produce: 1. A letter to the editor detailing the importance of one of the identified character traits. 2. A poster of your animal or of a character trait (i.e.. respect, responsibility, honesty, cooperation, compassion, patience, commitment, and courage) 3. A diorama showing your animal's habitat. |
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SOUNDER:
STONE FOX: 2. Huskies
SHILOH: 3. Beagles
JULIE OF THE WOLVES: 2. Wolves 3. More Wolves
RASCAL: 2. Raccoons
SUMMER OF THE MONKEYS: 2. Monkeys INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In groups of 6-8 students, you will perform the tasks mentioned earlier. 2. Each student will be given a specific role, however each student is responsible for the whole group's assigned tasks. 3. The roles are as follows: letter researchers, poster researchers, and diorama researchers. 4. Using the provided links, you will research the websites and cut & paste into an Appleworks Word Document for note taking purposes. 5. Please take notes in the following areas: Habitat, Family life, Learned behaviors, Growth from youth-adult. Be prepared to compare/contrast animals with humans in these areas. 6. Use knowledge of the vocabulary words already learned (i.e.; respect, honesty, etc.) to look for examples in animal behavior. 7. Write a letter to the editor detailing the importance of one of the identified character traits. 8. Make a poster of your animal or of a character trait (i.e. respect, responsibility, honesty, cooperation, compassion, patience, commitment, and courage) 9. Create a diorama showing your animal's habitat. 10. Look to your group for help before calling upon a teacher. |
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The letter is at a beginning stage. There may be no directions or purposes may be limited. Most of the letter is difficult to understand and is not likely to have the intended effect. The letter contains many errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. The letter may not have followed standard letter-writing guidelines. Overall appearance is untidy. |
The letter may show some quality, but could be improved in many important ways. The directions are present, but are somewhat difficult to understand and it is not likely they will have the intended effect. The letter contains some errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. The letter may somewhat follow the standard letter-writing guidelines. Overall appearance is somewhat untidy. |
The letter is acceptable, but could be improved in a few important ways. There may be some errors with the directions. For most of the letter the meaning is clear. The words are well chosen, however, there are a few errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. The letter may nearly follow the standard letter-writing guidelines. Overall appearance is generally neat. |
The letter displays excellent, quality work. There are very few to no errors in directions. The words are well chosen and show standard letter-writing guidelines. There are very few to no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Overall appearance is neat and professional. |
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The poster is at a beginning stage. There may be no directions or purposes may be limited. Most of the poster is unclear and is not likely to have the intended effect. The poster contains many errors in content and may be inaccurate. Overall appearance is untidy. |
The poster may show some quality, but could be improved in many important ways. The directions are present, but are somewhat difficult to understand and it is not likely they will have the intended effect. The poster contains some errors in content and may be somewhat inaccurate. Overall appearance is somewhat untidy. |
The poster is acceptable, but could be improved in a few important ways. There may be some errors with the directions. For most of the poster the meaning is clear. The words and pictures are well chosen, however, there are a few errors content and may be a little inaccurate. Overall appearance is generally neat. |
The poster displays excellent, quality work. There are very few to no errors in directions. The words and pictures are well chosen. There are very few to no errors in content. Overall appearance is neat and professional. |
1. Is it fair to use
human character traits to judge an animal's
behavior? 2. What is the most
interesting fact you learned about your animal's
behavior? 3. How does an
animal's environment effect his/her
behavior? 4. In your opinion,
what is the most important factor in an animal's
growth, environment or family? 2. We would
especially like to thank Jeanie Mukai and Dorothy
Small for their tireless efforts and unfailing
patience. Without their able and professional
guidance none of the above would have been
possible. We would strongly recommend this course
to all educational professionals. Personally, we
look forward to expanding our knowledge of
technology. 3. We used the
following technology
programs: Microsoft Word's Word Art, Webquest
Template, Internet for website resources, clipart,
etc.
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1. We would like to
thank MSAD#54 for offering technology training to
its professional staff. We feel this furthers our
mutual endeavors to provide the latest and most
effective methods of instruction for the Skowhegan
area children for the future of America and its
place in the world.
