Ecosystems: Invasive Species (Good vs Bad Presentations)
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HW: Work on Ecosystems Vocabulary Video Project Rubric due Tuesday (10/14)
CW: Invasive Species Presentation.
DN: How will you prepare for the next quiz?
Resources
Presentation Slides: Bad Example, Good Example 1, & Good Example 2.
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now by answering the question.
10min Good vs Bad Slides. Overview on how to design slides for informative/persuasive style presentations.
25min Invasive Species Presentation. Students work together to create a ‘Good’ presentation on an invasive species (Lion Fish, Zebra Mussels, Cats, Pigeons, Pythons - the ones in Florida, Feral Pigs, Fire Ants, or Cane Toads). All slides must include a URL to show the origin of the information.
Title and Names of Group Members
1. Invasive Species Scientific Name
2.Origin (Where did it come from?)
3. Current Location (Where is it now?)
4. Why?/How? (How did it get there?)
5. Damage 1 (How is it hurting animals, crops, buildings, etc.?)
6. Damage 2 (How is it hurting animals, crops, buildings, etc.?)
7. Solutions/Control (How do we keep to population in check?)
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.