Adaptations Task Sheet, 2011 FINAL PDF

8/6/2019 Adaptations Task Sheet, 2011 FINAL PDF

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Feedback SheetScience & Social Studies

Name: Class:

Title: Adaptations WIKI Project Date: 16 May 2011

General Core Targets:

1. You have made thorough and accurate WIKI postings, as well ascomments for your peers.2. Your note-taking is complete for each topic and follows theappropriate format.3. You have used your new knowledge of climate, geography,history, life sciences, culture and lifestyle in your charter and letter

explanations.4. You show you can discuss how different organisms, people andgroups adapt to new situations (using your knowledge!)

Student Evaluation:

Signature:

Teacher Comment:Please see comments on your rubric and in WIKI project documents.

Parent Comment:

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UNIT Adaptations Grade 6

Topic Title Adaptations Wiki Project Subject(s)

SocialStudies,

LanguageArts,

ScienceUNIT

QUESTIONHow do organisms adapt to the environments in which theylive?

GUIDINGQUESTIONS

1) How have indigenous and immigrant cultures adapted in different or similar ways to this environment and each other? How have the physicallandscape, cultural beliefs and economic needs shaped their adaptation ?

2) How do different factors and environments effect how, where and whyorganisms survive?

Assessment Task

Your task will be to participate in a group Wiki. Sometimes you will participate as an individualand sometimes you will be working within a group. Assignments, instructions and mostmaterials you need with be posted within your groups Wiki or on the Home page.

The major assignment within the Wiki will be to fully respond to the Challenge Scenario . We

will review this scenario together within the Wiki (in class). To help you prepare to answer theChallenge, the Wiki will have smaller tasks and activities and assignments that will provideinformation and ideas. You will need to complete these tasks and use what you learn fromthem to help you/your group respond to the Challenge.

Activities and tasks will be from three different subject areas: Social Studies, Language Artsand Science.

You will often be responding within the Wiki, using your group Wiki page as a sort of blog. Wecan read and respond to each others ideas, and your teachers will provide feedback along theway.

Remember you will be assessed along the way. Please take the time to be reflective andensure you are answering each task as specifically and thoroughly as possible. Please refer toeach subjects Assessment Criteria so you know how you will be assessed.

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Instructions and DatesYou will receive subject area activities and assignments throughout this unit. Each will haveinstructions and due dates given by Mr. McKinney or Ms Freeman. There are many decisionsyou will make during this unit and much information to be gathered. There will be NO FINALproject as each task within the wiki will be assessed. At the end of this wiki experience, youwill be expected to provide a summary of your understanding of the big ideas throughout thisunit. More details about this will be provided later.

During this unit, we will be covering the following topics about a specific location of your choicewithin your groups climate region:

significant historical events of the last 200 - 300 years presented on a timelinethe physical landscapes, geography and climate through the creation of mapsimmigrant and indigenous culturesliterature (realistic fiction and non-fiction) that reflects social and cultural issues, as wellas native story-telling

SCIENCEWhat is life?Classification of living thingsFood chains and food websAdaptations of organismsSymbiotic relationships between organismsHuman impact

You will be expected to have a correct and complete bibliography of sources you used to obtainyour information using bibme .

Key DatesReview assignment and guiding question: 16 May

Wiki activities: ongoingEnd date: 3 June

AREAS OF INTERACTI N FUNDAMENTACONCEPTSL

Environment/

Environments: In order to thrive, ll living organisms need to Holistic learning

Service/Health &

a ap o e r env ronmen s. aboth the organisms and the enviro

are e consequences or ments?

Interculturalawareness X

Social Ed/Human

Ingenuity:

Communication

Approachesto Learning

Research and collaboration

LEARNER PROFILE INTERDISCIPLINA Y LINKSBalanced support and

How do organisms interact toeach other?

Social Studies, Language Art s and Science



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WIKI Project Packet

Task 1: Revise and update your WIKI postings.You must hand in your pre-peer feedback postings, your peer feedback sheet AND yourrevised postings. Label them accurately.

Task 2: Research the following topics for the colonizers and the indigenouspopulation. Use any of the note-taking systems you have learned this year.

Guiding Questions!

Laws and Beliefs: What are the most important native laws and beliefs? How do nativelaws and beliefs reect their environment and setting? How are these similar or differentfrom the laws and beliefs of the colonizer?

Social Organizations: Describe the values of the native society and yourself as acolonizer. Which values are most needed to keep the settlement peaceful and productive,and why are they so? How can you protect these?

Environment: You have chosen a specic place to settle. What responsibilities do youhave for this place? What will you charter provide to preserve or develop it in a mannerthat is sustainable?

! Ways of life: The three groups have different ways of daily living - housing; !makingmoney or trading; laws and rules and governing its people. How can you accommodateeach way of life in such a small area? Will there be compromises? How will you guarantee

fairness (if at all?)! Animals and plants: Your settlement has many different types of unique plants and! animals. What are some important interactions between these organisms (including! humans)? Should these interactions be preserved, and how? What dependencies do

these organisms have, and how can these be protected? What will be the impact of anyplants or animals that you introduce to your location?

Task 3: A timeline of most important historical events of last 200-300 years

(5 - 10 events), including a brief summary if the importance of the event.

Task 4: Produce a set of 3 maps for your settlement: Physical landscape(including contour lines); Resources (including location of plants, animals,minerals, etc.); Climate. Include a legend, labels a compass rose.

Task 5: Create a Settlement Charter. A charter is an agreement between people in an

organization or a community, such as a school or a government, that all parties agree to uphold.Before you begin writing your group s charter, discuss the following points:



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Who are we? Who does this charter serve? What do we offer this place? Discuss what your settlement plans to do in regards to the following:

Laws and Beliefs Social Organizations Environment Ways of life Animals and plants

Now, as you write your group s charter, be sure to include each bullet point above as a sub-titleof your charter agreement.

Task 6: Write a letter to the Leader of your settlement.Using the template provided in class, write a formal letter to your leader. You must report onyour progress so far (top 3 successes and top 3 challenges).

Outline for letter

1.Salutation

2. Introduction paragraph - how are things going overall and what is your prediction for thefuture?

3.Para 1 - Top 3 successes. What are they and why are they a success?

4.Para 2 - Top 3 challenges. What are they and why are they challenges?

5.Para 3 - What will you do to meet these challenges?

i. Refer to ADAPTATIONS - which ones will be most important to yoursuccess? Choose two examples of adaptations from the areas of culture;beliefs and values; environment; ways of life or animals and plants

ii. Refer to how your CHARTER will help you meet you challenges.

6.Conclusion

7.Closing and signature

Task 7: Everything is due on 3 June:1. WIKI assignment Student Feedback Sheet and Rubrics2. Original WIKI posts3. Peer feedback on original WIKI posts4. Revised WIKI posts5. Maps6. Timeline7. Letter8. Charter9. All of your note-taking



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HUMANITIES CRITERION A - KNOWLEDGE (Note-taking, letter and charter, WIKI posts)

Level Descriptors Indicators

1 2 The student applies an inaccurateunderstanding of their topic.

3 4 The student applies an understanding of their topic, but it is not always accurate or

appropriate .

a basic understanding of geography, historyand culture (1-2 specific examples for each

in your notes)WIKI project gives a basic explanation of why they are unique and/or importantyou leave some key facts out of your explanationsyou very few conclusions about why your facts are important

5 6 The student applies an adequate andappropriate understanding of their topic. Thestudent has some relevant explanations and/or conclusions.

an adequate overview of your countrysgeography, history and culture (3-4 specificexamples for each in your notes)WIKI project gives a good explanation of why they are unique and/or important butthere are some key points you have left outyou use some key facts to support your explanationsyou have some interesting conclusions butare inconsistent

7 - 8 The student applies an in-depthunderstanding of their topic and developsthoughtful explanations and conclusions.

a thorough overview of geography, historyand culture (many consistent, specificexamples for each in your notes)WIKI project uses key facts to support your conclusionsyou consistently use key facts to supportyour explanationsyou have solid conclusions, mainlyconsistently

9-10 The student shows a sophisticated understanding of culture and environment andapplies it effectively to thoroughexplanations and thought-provokingconclusions.

a detailed overview of your geography,history and culture (many consistent,specific examples of each in your notes)your WIKI project gives an insightfulexplanation of how they are unique andimportant.you offer thorough explanations,consistently, using most relevant factsyou offer thoughtful and challengingconclusions from your information



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HUMANITIES CRITERION B - CONCEPTS (PLACE & SPACE; GLOBAL AWARENESS) -Letter, Charter, WIKI posts



1 2 The student makes few, basic connections between their knowledge and how humans haveadapted in different ways to their chosen WIKIplace.

3 4 The student describes basic connections between their knowledge and how humans haveadapted in different ways to their chosen WIKIPLACE and native SOCIETY.

WIKI project gives a basic explanation of whyPLACE is unique and/or importantyou have a basic understanding of howcolonizer society compares to native societyyou attempt to comment on how differentgroups of people have adapted to (or changed!) the geography, history or culturethe place

5 6 The student makes accurate connections between their knowledge and how humans haveadapted in different ways to the environment of their chosen WIKI PLACE and nativeSOCIETY.

WIKI project gives a clear explanation of whyPLACE is unique and/or importantyou have a clear, accurate understanding of how colonizer society compares to nativesocietyyou give a clear, relevant comment on howdifferent groups of people have adapted to(or changed!) the geography, history or culture of the place

7 - 8 The student makes thoughtful connections between their knowledge and how humans haveadapted in different ways to the environment of their chosen WIKI PLACE and nativeSOCIETY.

WIKI project gives a thorough explanation of why PLACE is unique and/or importantyou have a deep understanding of howcolonizer society compares to native societyyou give a thoughtful comment on howdifferent groups of people have adapted to

(or changed!) the geography, history or culture of the placeyour work shows you are starting to ask goodquestions about the history and people of your place and what you can learn from this

9-10 The student applies a sophisticated understanding of their cultural elements. Thestudent makes thoughtful connections between their knowledge and how humans haveadapted in different ways to the environment of their chosen WIKI place and native society. The student applies it effectively to other experiences and learning .

WIKI project gives an insightful explanation of why PLACE is unique and/or importantyou have a deep understanding and wellsupported opinion of how colonizer societycompares to native societyyou give an original and well supported pointof view of how different groups of peoplehave adapted to (or changed!) the

geography, history or culture of the placeyou make connections to other people or other experiences you know about, and howthey are similar or different.


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HUMANITIES CRITERION C: SKILLS (Note-taking, Letter and Charter)


1 2 The student can select and record someappropriate information from a single source.Their analysis and interpretation of information is minimal or absent; they do notuse their own words . Many tasks areincomplete.

3 4 The student selects and records the mostlyappropriate information from more than onetext using class note-taking methods. Their analysis and interpretation of information isin their own words but lacks depth andclarity.

Analysis is basic or overlooked.

you attempt to use the texts and the note-taking methods from class to support your explanationsmostly interpret facts correctlyinformation is mostly on topic and youattempt to use your own wordsanalysis of issues or challenges facingadaptation is basic or overlooked.

5 6 The student selects and records appropriateinformation , using class note-taking methods.Their analysis and interpretation of information is satisfactory and clear .

Analysis is clear and well supported.

use the texts and the note-taking methodfrom class to support all explanationsinterpret facts correctly using 2-3 sources of data such as maps, atlases, etceterainformation is mainly on topic and mostlywritten in your own wordsanalysis of issues or challenges facingadaptation is clear and well-supported

7-8 The student selects and records appropriateinformation from a wide range of books ,using class note-taking methods. They use agood level of critical analysis and clear interpretation .

Analysis is thorough and very relevant toissues.

use the texts and the note-taking methodfrom class to support all explanationsinterpret facts concisely using more than 3source data such as maps, atlases, etceterainformation is clearly on topic and written inyour wordsanalysis of issues facing adaptation isthoughtful, thorough and relevant

9-10 The student selects and records a widerange of appropriate information from awide range of sources , using class note-taking methods. They use a high level of critical analysis and insightfulinterpretation.

Analysis is critical and creative.

You have used the texts and the note-takingmethod from class, and included additionalnote-taking of your own.using many varieties of source data such asmaps, atlases, etcetera, you interpret factscorrectly, concisely and consistentlyYour information is on topic and clearlywritten in your words. It shows insightfulthinking about the implications WHY ISTHIS IMPORTANT? WHAT CAN WELEARN FROM IT?

analysis of issues and challenges facingadaptation is deep, original and persuasive.



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HUMANITIES CRITERION D: ORGANIZATION & PRESENTATION (Maps, Timelines,Bibliography)


1 2 Information is not understandable or on task.Bibliography is not included.

3 4 The students presents information in a basicmanner with some inaccuracies or lack of clarity .

Maps and timelines have mostly relevantinformation though they do not showknowledge of PLACE clearly. There are afew significant information gaps.Legends and labels are unclear.Bibliography is present but not complete, or has many errors.

5 6 The students presents information in a clear anaccurate manner with few inaccuracies or inconsistencies.

Maps and timeline are clear and effectivetools to communicate an accurateknowledge of PLACE. Most information isincluded though there are some small gaps.Legend and labels are included but perhapsconfusing or partially incomplete.Bibliography is complete and has few errors.

7-8 The students presents information in athorough, concise and creative manner withfew/no inaccuracies.

Maps and timelines are detailed, neat andshow high level of knowledge of PLACE.Information is very thorough.Legends and labels are accurate and clear.Bibliography is complete and free of errors.



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SCIENCE CRITERION A: ONE WORLD


0 Has not reached standard of any descriptors

below.

1-2

Provides an example of how science isapplied to addressing a specific local or globalissue.

Addresses the issue by identifying one benefit or limitation of science.

I have attempted to discuss how theconcept is applied to a specific localor global issue.I have provided one example of some benefits and limitations of science.I have attempted to discuss howscience interacts with ONE of thefactors (social, economic,environmental, cultural, ethical)

Criterion A:one world

3-4

Examines how science is applied toaddressing a specific local or global issue.Further explanation needed.

Addresses the issue by identifying two of thebenefits or limitations of science.

Recognizes how the application of scienceinteracts with at least one of the followingfactors: social, economic, political,environmental, cultural and ethical.

I have discussed how the concept isapplied to a specific local or globalissue.

I have provided a few examples of some benefits and limitations of science.I have discussed how scienceinteracts with ONE or TWO of thefactors (social, economic,environmental, cultural, ethical)

5-6

Describes how science is applied toaddressing a specific local or global issue.

Provides examples of some of the benefitsand limitations of science.

Recognizes how application of scienceinteracts with at least two the following factors:social, economic, political, environmental,cultural and ethical.

I have thoroughly discussed how theconcept is applied to a specific localor global issue.

I have provided several examples of some benefits and limitations of science.I have thoroughly discussed howscience interacts with at least TWOof the factors (social, economic,environmental, cultural, ethical)

What level do

you think youshould get?

STUDEN T COMMENTS:

TEACHER CO ENTS:



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SCIENCE CRITERION B: COMMUNICATION IN SCIENCE


0 Has not reached standard of any

descriptors below.

1-2

Attempts to communicateinformation, specific to the unit ,using some scientificlanguage.

Parts of the information, specificto the unit, presentedappropriately.

An inaccurate attempt wasmade to acknowledge sources of information.

I have attempted to use appropriatescientific language throughout theproject.My wiki project reflections aresometimes appropriate to the topic athand.I have occasionally listed resourceswhere necessary

r er on :communication

in science

3-4

Communicates information, specificto the unit, using scientific language,but with some errors or misconceptions.Some information, specific to theunit, presented appropriately.Sources of informationacknowledged with occasional errors .

I have used appropriate scientificlanguage throughout the project.My wiki project reflections areusually appropriate to the topic athand.I have usually listed resources wherenecessary.

5-6

Scientific information and language iscommunicated correctly. Significant work still needed in order to improveeffectiveness .Most of the information specific tothe unit presented appropriately.

Sources of knowledge areacknowledged appropriately .

I have consistently used appropriatescientific language throughout thewiki project

My wiki project reflections areconsistently thorough andappropriate to the topic at hand.

I have consistently listed resourceswhere necessary.

What level doyou think youshould get?

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SCIENCE CRITERION C: KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING


0 Has not reached standard of anydescriptors below.

1-2Identifies some ideas and conceptsand applies these to unravelsimple problems.

I have demonstrated a developingunderstanding of the scienceconcepts in the wiki project.I have attempted to provide a solution(s) to familiar and unfamiliar situations.I have attempted to make judgmentsand reflections in my wiki project.

Criterion C:knowledge and

understandingof science 3-4

Define ideas and concepts andapplies understanding to solveproblems in familiar situations.

Summarize information byidentifying parts, relationships or causes.

Provides an explanation thatshows some level understanding.

I have demonstrated a decentunderstanding of the scienceconcepts in the wiki project.I am able to provide few solutions tofamiliar and unfamiliar situations.I have made some appropriate

judgments and reflections in my wikiproject.

5-6

Attempts, with guidance, toexplain ideas and concepts andapply understanding to decipher problems in familiar andunfamiliar situations.

Identifies relevant information bymaking judgments about

information, validity of ideas or quality of work.

I have demonstrated a thoroughunderstanding of the scienceconcepts in the project.I am able to provide some solutions tofamiliar and unfamiliar situations.I have made thoughtful, appropriate

judgments and reflections in my wiki

project.


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SCIENCE CRITERION F: ATTITUDES IN SCIENCE


0 Has not reached standard of any

descriptors below.

1-2

Guidance and supervision isrequired.

Needs reminders to workcooperatively.

I am rarely able to workindependently and need a lot of teacher guidance.I require prompting to pay attentionand work responsibly.I am occasionally an effective andrespectful team member on the wikiproject.

Criterion F:attitudes in

science3-4

Requires frequent guidance

Usually pays attention and worksresponsibly.

Generally cooperates with others.

I am usually able to workindependently, with teacher guidance.I usually pay attention and workresponsibly.I am usually an effective andrespectful team member on the wikiproject.I have made a post for most wikiquestionsMy posts have mostly been done ontime

5-6

Occasionally works independently

Always pays attention and worksresponsibly.

Consistently works as an effectiveand respectful team member.

I am able to consistently workindependently, when necessary.I always pay attention and workresponsibly.I am always an effective andrespectful team member on the wikiproject.I have made a post for every wikiquestionMy posts have been done on time


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