Biomes of the Wold Syllabus.pdf

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Mission Biomes!

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Mission Biomes is a research based course that will enable learners to distinguishimportant characteristics of 10 of the world significant biomes. Learners will do thisresearch as a part of an Adventure Group and participate in researching the biomes,documenting predefined characteristics, hypothesizing about these characteristics anddrawing conclusions about the overall conditions of each Biome. The final product of this course will be an E-Poster depicting all of their findings in a fun and creativeformat.

This course is a new and exciting approach to the Biomes segment of the 5th

gradeScience class. It will be taught in what is referred to as a Web-Supported class. Thatmeans while learners will meet as a class, they will also perform many tasksindependently or in groups using the internet and the Learning Management System;Canvas. The learners have taught how to navigate through Canvas in ComputerEducation class.

COURSE GOALS:

After completing this course learners will be able to describesignificant characteristics of each of the 10 Biomes of theWorld. They will be able to describe both abiotic and bioticcomponent of each biome. They will also be able to describehow organisms have adapted to the conditions of the biome.

STANDARDS:

Illinois State Standards: Science State Goals 11.A.2a Formulate questions on a specific science topic

and choose the steps needed to answer the questions.


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11.A.2b Collect data for investigations using scientificprocess skills including observing, estimating andmeasuring.

11.A.2c Construct charts and visualizations to display data. 11.A.2d Use data to produce reasonable explanations. 11.A.2e Report and display the results of individual and

group investigations. 12.B.2b Identify physical features of plants and animals

that help them live in different environments (e.g.,specialized teeth for eating certain foods, thorns forprotection, insulation for cold temperature)

iste.nets.s Student Standards

2a Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, orothers employing a variety of digital environments andmedia

2b Communicate information and ideas effectively tomultiple audiences using a variety of media and formats

2d Contribute to project teams to produce original works orsolve problems

3a Plan strategies to guide inquiry 3b Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and

ethically use information from a variety of sources andmedia

3c Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools

based on the appropriateness to specific tasks 3d Process data and report results

GRADES:


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Students grades will be updated weekly in the Sites grade book.The grading scale will be consistent with the school overallgrading schema.

A - 93% - 100%

B - 85% - 92%

C - 77% - 84%

D -70% - 76%

F - 69% and below

PREREQUISITE INFORMATION

Before beginning this class you must have completed theComputer Education components conducted during the bi-weekly computer classes. The components were as follows:

1. Canvas Login and Navigation - 2 Sessions 1. Successful login to the Canvas course platform2. Successful navigation within the Canvas platform

2. Google Docs Tutorial - 2 Sessions 1. Successful login to the Google Docs platform2. Successful navigation within the Google Docs

platform

3. Vuvox Tutorial - 2 Sessions 1. Successful login to the Google Docs platform 2. Successful navigation within the Vovux tool


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If you have not completed these computer components pleasecontact the Computer Education teacher at the email below toset up a time to complete these sessions.

o Computer Teacher: [email protected]

TEXT BOOK INFORMATION:

Scott Foresman Science Grade 5 Illinois Edition; ISBN: 978-0-328-30706-7

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TIMELINE

The class is comprised of the following learning modulesfollowing the time line established below.

Aquatic Biomes: Fresh Water

Read text pages 136-137. Research the biome using the web-based resources

provided in the module. Document the Adventure Group Role findings in the Biome

Log Discuss the Adventure Group Role findings in the online

Biome Conclusions discussion forum Collaborate and complete the E-Poster component DUE XXXXXXX XX, 2013

Aquatic Biomes: Salt Water

Read text pages 138-139.
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Research the biome using the web-based resourcesprovided in the module.

Document the Adventure Group Role findings in the Biome

Log Discuss the Adventure Group Role findings in the onlineBiome Conclusions discussion forum

Collaborate and complete the E-Poster component DUE XXXXXXX XX, 2013

Terrestrial Biomes: Desert and Tundra

Read text pages 134-135.

Research the biome using the web-based resourcesprovided in the module.

Document the Adventure Group Role findings in the BiomeLog

Discuss the Adventure Group Role findings in the onlineBiome Conclusions discussion forum

Collaborate and complete the E-Poster component DUE XXXXXXX XX, 2013

Terrestrial Biomes: Rainforest Forest and Deciduous Forest






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Terrestrial Biomes: Grassland and Taiga





CONTACT:

If you have questions or concerns about your assignments,grades, or any other aspect of this class, see your teacher inperson, or contact him/her at the email address below:

o Science Teacher: [email protected]

If you have technical questions or concerns contact the designerat the email address below:

o Ms. Johsnon-Wojnicki: [email protected]
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