Animal Classification

Bell Work 12/4/2014

As you wait for your classmates to arrive, reflect on what is required for a high-level presentation to be successful.

When everyone is in, I will start this clip; I want you to write in your notebook, or share on the different areas where you think this boy could:a.) improve his presentation b.) have planned ahead

Welcome! Itinerary

Bell Work

DXtinction Project Research Analysis

Announcements: Test 3 people – window closes this

week!

Notebook Quiz week of 12/15

We will be in class on Friday

Research Questions not answered by Friday are HOMEWORK. We build powerpoints on Monday.

By the end of today you should :

Identify the key components of proficient research.

Betty

Explain the key differences between Buster and Betty.

Thomas

What does Thomas do well that you would like to emulate?

How do I go from a Buster to a Betty? (Or Thomas?)

1. Know what is required of you.

2. Know what you already have

3. Determine what you need

4. Make it happen

} Plan your work

}Work your plan

What is required of me?

Answers to your research questions

Sources attached to your research questions

A way of keeping track of your answers and sources (This is part of your grade)

Kept digitally – this will be turned in digitally. I should be able to click on your source and find your answer.

A plan for your creation of a presentation (Prezi, Powerpoint, Thinglink, etc)

A plan for presentation day (How will we keep the audience’s attention? How will we manage the room? Will we have handouts for classmates to follow along? Visual aids? How many times should we practice?

What do I have?

Assess how effective you were as a team in the computer lab yesterday. Look at the research questions. Did you get them answered? Did you split the work up to be more effective as a team?

Do you have experience in the media format that you chose? (Prezi, Powerpoint, Thinglink)

Do you have materials that would be good for bringing in on presentation day? (A model of your creature, visual props to draw the audience in

What things do I need (to be successful?)

These are partially determined by YOU. This is an area where you determine what still needs to be done.

Completed graphic organizer

Completed Presentation

Presentation PRACTICE

Make it happen.

This is tomorrow’s work. Once you have identified all of the things that you need, these are your GOALS.

Tomorrow you will look at your goals and accomplish them. Ta-Da!

Common Errors:

Things I noticed yesterday:

People are good at googling information, but our academic searches are rough

Some students will need to move FAST in order to be ready to present to a panel. You need a PLAN, and you need to stick to it – the reason why I had you plan prior to coming into the lab was to give you the time you needed to research. Many of you wasted precious time getting work done that should have been done before ever walking into the Library.

If that is the case for you, your presentation is likely going to be fingernails-on-chalkboard bad unless you come in before/after school/lunch to catch up.

If you think I’m nagging you just remember: I’ve seen more awkward and uncomfortable presentations than I care to recount. I’m trying to help you.

Why Reflect?

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Why Reflect? It is generally a good

idea to be able to spell the name of animal that you are researching…or your name. Or “individual”

Nothing wrong with powerpoints; like I said before: They get old. As we move into next week, consider a different form of presentation.

Why Reflect? A balanced mix of

powerpoints and prezi’s

Prezi’s take work! You might need to consider getting the “share” link and touching it up at home.

Don’t forget about the physical presentation

Why Reflect?

Don’t forget the presentation side of things.

Why Reflect?

I’m going to build “Listening” into your final grade for this assessment. Half of this class didn’t follow the FIRST DIRECTION. Get it together.

Forms of Media to Use

Remember: Presentation is via electronic format. If you want to use an electronic media other than what has already been approved, I’ll probably love it! Just check with me first.

Preparation for Tomorrow

Using the provided sheet, discuss with your partner what you will need to do to prepare for tomorrow’s research.

Preparation for Tomorrow

1. Selection of animal for de-extinction:

2. What do we need to know about this animal? (Look at your research questions if you need help remembering!)

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Powerpoint Pros and Cons

PROS

Powerpoint is the most well known presentation mode.

It is the easiest to manipulate and emulate.

CONS

It is not as eye-catching

It is not always as visually stimulating

Prezi Pros and Cons

PROS

Very visually engaging

Once you figure out the interface, very easy to add content

Ipad App

Collaborative

CONS

Somewhat difficult learning curve

To make them visually pleasing takes more time.

ThingLink

PROS

Very visually engaging

Very easy to add content, easy to share and figure out

Very nice app – Android/i-device

CONS

Not as easy to present – easy to share, but clunky presentations

Educreations

PROS

Easy to do on a ipad, maybe easier to do on a computer…

Very easy to show both partners doing work

CONS

Not as easy to present physically. Groups that do this might not present for as long, but the digital presentation would need to be very high level.

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