Alien Invasion: “Wanted” Project Sheet
Student Requirements:
Select an “Invader” species found in the Pacific Northwest. Research, design, publish, and
present a high quality informative Wanted Poster/Product (you negotiate another
product—video, paper, PA announcement, etc.) using the criteria below.
One library and computer lab research session will be held during class.
Your Presentation and Poster/Product will include:
1.
Color photo (electron micrograph, microscopic/macroscopic picture)
2.
“Invader” organism description, names (scientific & common), kingdom, and
domain
3.
Organism’s M.O. (police jargon for basic biology): how the “Invader” attacks
and spreads through its new habitat; specialized cells/structures/molecules it
possesses
4.
Most common method “Invader” uses to arrive in new habitat/ecosystem
5.
Hideout of the culprit (where it is most likely to be found – habitat and/or
location of invader on victim
6.
Most effective weapons for “Invader’s” control/eradication
7.
Most common injury done to an ecosystem or a specific native species
8.
An explanation and diagram of the “Invader’s” life cycle
9.
News story or research article found during your research
(select 1 of your shorter sources and provide a copy of it)
10.
Native home (usual habitat range)
Project Parameters:
$
If a poster selected as your product, No smaller than 11" x 17." You may go
larger
$
Color “photo” of “Invader”
$
Picture of damage caused by “Invader”
$
ALL Text MUST BE TYPED!
Project Schedule:
$
$
$
Project Intro, “Invader” selection, class library research
Class period devoted to continuing research
Presentation to small groups in class: turn in product w/sources consulted
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Alien Invasion: “Wanted” Project Scoring Guide
Student
Period & Product_______________
Invader:
Scientific Name
Common Name_________________________
Exemplary
Strong
Proficient
Emerging
Beginning
Color photo / picture of damage or benefits
6
5
4
3
2
1
2. x2
Organism description, scientific & common
names, and domain & kingdom
6
5
4
3
2
1
3. x3
Organism’s M.O.: How the “Invader” attacks
and spreads
6
5
4
3
2
1
4.
Most common victims or host
6
5
4
3
2
1
5. x2
Hideout of the culprit
(habitat and/or location of invader on victim)
6
5
4
3
2
1
6. x2
Most effective weapons for “Invader”
control/eradication
6
5
4
3
2
1
7.
Most common injury done to victim or damage to
ecosystem
6
5
4
3
2
1
8. x2
An explanation and diagram of the “Invader’s”
life cycle
6
5
4
3
2
1
9.
6
5
4
3
2
1
1.
1 News story or research article found &
Copy provided
Developing
10.
If Poster size, 11" x 17" or larger
6
5
4
3
2
1
11.
ALL Text is TYPED!
6
5
4
3
2
1
Production Pride
Quality images; text/layout neatness; audio/
visual quality
6
5
4
3
2
1
13.
3 Sources Consulted in CSE Formatw/annotation
6
5
4
3
2
1
14.
Written/Spoken Language Conventions
6
5
4
3
2
1
15.
Organized Ideas & Content
6
5
4
3
2
1
12.
OT/Late
Total Score
_________________(_______)
Student Author: Self assess by placing your scores inside ( )
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first.
Project Product Ideas—Just Ideas
Maximum Grade of “B”
Poster—Max. grade of a B
Due Dates & Products
Slide Show—Max grade of B
Thurs. Sept 30 1/2 period research top 3 choice
Brochure (informational for the public)—Max
grade of B
Newspaper Series of Articles—Max Grade of B
Mon. Oct. 4 Invader top 3 species choices
Tues. Oct. 5
species
1/2 period research chosen invader
Wed. Oct. 13 Product & grade Contract due
Field Guide—Max Grade of B
Wed. Oct. 20 2 useful sources due CSE format—
what/how useful included
Maximum Grade of “A”
Animated Movie—Max grade of A
Film—Max grade of A
Music Video (lyrics would cover
Required content about the Invader)—Max grade
of A
Mural w/ interpretative Text
(leaflet, informative sheet, etc that could explain
the Mural’s scientific content)—Max grade of A
Television Program (think Oregon Field Guide,
Dirty Jobs, MythBusters and the like)—Max
grade of A
Web site campaign for the invader—Max grade
of A
Educational Display (think a mobile/traveling
mini OMSI exhibit)—Max grade of A
Magazine article (like National Geographic,
Popular Science, Discover and the like)—Max
grade of A
Thurs. Oct. 28 ½ period research/Annotated
Sources Consulted Tips/Preparation
Mon. Nov. 8 . Annotated Sources Consulted
Due—CSE Format
Fri. Nov. 19 Project Product Due w/Annotated
Sources Consulted (CSE Format)
1) All items in italics are graded assignments
2) Items in bold italics will only receive points if
they are turned in ON TIME
Other Things to Remember
1) You need at least 3 sources. Always record
the CSE information & the reason why the
source was useful—use the annotation sheets
2) You choose the type of product you want
to create BUT the CONTENT must be there
no matter what—see the scoring guide
Persuasive Research Paper—Max. grade of A
3) You must do your own writing—NO
COPY/PASTE OF SOURCES IS
ALLOWED.
A. Copying original sources without
acknowledging them is PLAGARISM—result
will be a 0 on the project.
Negotiate Another Product & Maximum grade;
fill out the contract w/your idea & chat w/parents
4) You choose the product & grade you’d like
to earn
Education DVD—Max grade of A
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Alien Invasion: Project Resources
Useful Websites:
Willamette Valley Region Invasive Species
http://www.solv.org/programs/down_by_the_riverside/ECOShtWillametteVSOLV.pdf
Oregon Invasive Species Council
http://www.oregon.gov/OISC/
http://www.oregon.gov/OISC/most_dangerous.shtml Top 100 Invasive species in Oregon
Statesman Journal Stop the Invasion
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/section/INVASIVE
Oregon Public Broadcasting
http://www.opb.org/programs/invasives/
Portland State University: Center for Lakes and Reservoirs
http://www.clr.pdx.edu/projects/edoutreach/
Network of Oregon Watershed Councils
http://www.oregonwatersheds.org/
National Invasive Species Council
http://www.invasivespecies.gov/
National Invasive Species Information Center—Invasive Species News
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/ click the subscription link—it’s free
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