For this project, students will be working in groups of two. The group must collaborate to choose a living animal species and investigate the role the species plays in their environment concerning population dynamics, interactions, and how human interaction is affecting or may affect their population’s future.
Students will design a presentation that should last about 10 minutes that includes all of their core information, graphics, and videos. Use the rubric to see the specifics on what you should include in your presentation.
Remember to address the driving question as this is the theme of your project. The research and presentation is due on September 18. Presentation format may vary, but must incorporate technological resources. Copy and paste from the internet will not be accepted. Your presentation should sum up your research. You should be able to discuss every aspect of your presentation without even referencing the presentation. You become the expert!
Project
Requirements
Population
Dynamics
4 (Above Average) 3(Average)
Student includes the approximate number of organisms in the population worldwide
AND the average size of the organism AND the gestation period and # of offspring produced AND the average lifespan.
2(Below Average 1 (Unsatisfactory)
Student includes 3 of the requirements from the LEVEL 3 column.
Student includes 2 or less of the requirements from the
LEVEL 3 column.
Ecosystem
Symbiotic
Relationships
(Mutualism,
Parasitism,
Student includes the approximate number of organisms in the population worldwide
AND the average size of the organism AND the gestation period and # of offspring produced AND the average lifespan AND relates this information to the organisms survival.
Student describes the climate including average precipitation and temperature and the location the organisms is found
AND identifies predators and prey of the organism AND describes other biotic or abiotic factors essential to survival
AND sketches using a draw tool a possible food chain involving the organism.
Student identifies AND describes the role of each organism in at least three symbiotic relationships that exist
Student describes the climate including average precipitation and temperature and the location the organisms is found
AND identifies predators and prey of the organism AND describes other biotic or abiotic factors essential to survival.
Student identifies
AND describes the role of each organism in at least two symbiotic
Student describes the climate including average precipitation and temperature and the location the organisms is found
AND identifies predators and prey of the organism.
Student identifies
AND describes the role of each organism in at least one symbiotic
Student gives a minimal description of the habitat of the organism or location in which the organism is found.
Student identifies at least one symbiotic relationship that exists with the organism.

Commensalism,
Competition,
Ammensalism,
Predation)
Human Effects
(Positive AND/OR
Negative)
Adaptations for
Survival
Overall Format
Pictures/Video
Clip
Works
Cited/References with the organism. relationships that exist with the organism. relationship that exists with the organism.
Student states at least
TWO human effects on the species AND explains how the effects are affecting the species AND offers insight on the future outlook of the species.
Student states at least three adaptations for survival AND explains why they are adaptations or how the adaptations work.
There are no grammatical errors
AND the presentation is orderly AND the presentation is viewer friendly AND the presentation reflects extensive research and presenter knowledge.
One appropriate video clip is included that is no longer than 3 minutes long AND at least 10 pictures are embedded throughout presentation to supplement presentation concepts.
Works Cited or
Reference slide is included AND contains
ALL creditable/scholarly resources AND is in
MLA or APA format
AND includes a minimum of 5 resources.
Student states at least
TWO human effects on the species AND explains how the effects are affecting the species.
Student states at least two adaptations for survival AND explains why they are adaptations or how the adaptations work.
There is one error in the LEVEL 4 column.
At least 10 pictures are included in presentation that are used to supplement presentation concepts.
Works Cited or
Reference slide is included AND is in
MLA or APA format
AND includes a minimum of 5 resources.
Student states at least one human effect on the species AND explains how the effect is affecting the species.
Student states at least one adaptation for survival AND explains why it is an adaptation or how that adaptation works.
There are two errors in the LEVEL 4 column.
Less than 10 but more than 5 pictures are incorporated in presentation.
Works Cited or
Reference slide is included AND is in
MLA or APA format but does not include a minimum of 5 resources.
Student states at least one human effect on the species.
Student states at least one adaptation for survival.
There are three errors in the LEVEL 4 column.
Appropriate video clip is included but no pictures OR less than
5 pictures are included.
Work Cited or
Reference slide is included AND either does not includes at least include 3 resources OR is not formatted.