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You must choose at least one task from EACH category
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Your chosen assignments must total 100 points o (this does not mean you will EARN 100 points, but you must attempt 100 points WORTH of tasks from the choices below).
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Level ONE tasks/points may not exceed 40 points. (no more than 40 points of your 100 points may come
from Level One tasks)
organism lithosphere hydrosphere atmosphere ecology igneous rock sedimentary rock metamorphic rock aquifer artesian well troposphere stratosphere ozone biosphere
1.
Organize 10 of the vocabulary words from Level One into a graphic organizer like a concept map, or a venn diagram.
2.
Write paragraphs explaining each section of Chapter one, include illustrations for an extra 10 points.
3.
Create a story board for each section of Chapter one.
4.
Create a book highlighting all parts of chapter one material, illustrate for an extra 10 points.
5.
Outline chapter one, illustrate for an extra 10 points.
1.
Write a story or create a comic strip centered on describing travel through the solar system from the inside out or the outside in, describing in detail what would be encountered. Illustrate for an extra 10 points.
2.
Write a story or create a comic strip centered on describing travel through the various areas of the biosphere from the inside out or the outside in, describing in detail what would be encountered. Illustrate for an extra 10 points.
3.
Create a 3-D model or origami pieces of the solar system, with a sheet describing in detail.
4.
Create a 3-D model or origami pieces of the biosphere with all parts, with a sheet describing in detail.
5.
Describe all the parts of the biosphere as if you were planning a vacation for an alien…remembering all the things it-she-he would need to survive, illustrate for 10 extra points.
6.
Create a children’s book using all the vocabulary words logically.
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ALL paragraphs and writing tasks must be done using complete sentences, proper grammar, and appropriate vocabulary.
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Points will be taken off for incomplete sentences, improper vocabulary usage and inadequate vocabulary usage.
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Points will be taken off if you do not label all work with titles, full name, date, block number!
(Don’t make me guess what you’re trying to do!)
LEVEL ONE:
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You must create flashcards or match books for defined words…you cannot simply define them on a sheet of paper.
LEVEL TWO:
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The concept map must include leading terms that link the bubbles or boxes. You should be able to read the concept map like reading a paragraph.
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The graphic organizer must be filled in completely (do not simply list one fact for each and think you are done… this is worth 10 points… EARN all 10!)
LEVEL THREE:
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If you choose to create a DRAWING, it must be no smaller than 30cm X 30cm and no larger than
60cm X 60cm. The drawing must include labels. If you choose to create a 3D MODEL, it must be no smaller than 15cm 3 and no larger than 45cm 3 . The model must include labels such as “flags” stuck into it.
 The children’s story must have a well developed plot and multiple characters. It should read like a children’s story while still utilizing appropriate vocabulary. The story must have illustrated pages. The story must be at least 10 pages long.
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The comic strip must have a storyline.
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Student Name / BLOCK:
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For each level, highlight the tasks you have chosen to complete and then total the points you are attempting from that level and place that number in the box to the right for each level.
LEVEL ONE (4 points each) – YOU MAY GET NO MORE THAN 40 POINTS FROM LEVEL ONE
1.
organism 6.
igneous rock 11.
troposphere
2.
lithosphere
3.
hydrosphere
4.
atmosphere
5.
ecology
7.
sedimentary rock
8.
metamorphic rock
9.
aquifer
10.
artesian well
12.
stratosphere
13.
ozone
14.
biosphere
THIS COLUMN IS FOR
TEACHER USE ONLY
ATTEMPTED
FROM
POINTS EARNED
FROM
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LEVEL TWO (30 points each)
1.
Organize 10 of the vocabulary words from Level One into a graphic organizer like a concept map, or a venn diagram.
2.
Write paragraphs explaining each section of Chapter one, include illustrations for an extra 10 points .
3.
Create a story board for each section of Chapter one.
4.
Create a book highlighting all parts of chapter one material, illustrate for an extra 10 points .
5.
Outline chapter one, illustrate for an extra 10 points .
THIS COLUMN IS FOR
TEACHER USE ONLY
ATTEMPTED
LEVEL THREE (30 points each)
1.
Write a story or create a comic strip centered on describing travel through the solar system from the inside out or the outside in, describing in detail what would be encountered. Illustrate for an extra 10 points.
2.
Write a story or create a comic strip centered on describing travel through the various areas of the biosphere from the inside out or the outside in, describing in detail what would be encountered. Illustrate for an extra 10 points.
3.
Create a 3-D model or origami of the solar system, with a sheet describing in detail.
4.
Create a 3-D model or origami of the biosphere with all parts, with a sheet describing in detail.
5.
Describe all the parts of the biosphere as if you were planning a vacation for an alien…remembering all the things it-she-he would need to survive, illustrate for 10 extra points.
6.
Create a children’s book using all the vocabulary words logically, illustrate for an extra 10 points .
TOTAL POINTS
THIS COLUMN IS FOR
TEACHER USE ONLY
POINTS EARNED
FROM
FROM
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THIS COLUMN IS FOR TEACHER USE ONLY
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When you add the three levels up, the points should total 100.
POINTS EARNED FROM ALL T
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