I have posted below the criteria/instructions for the science project for your reference. We have already been working on this for the past couple of weeks but since the due date is coming up in less than 2 weeks, I want to make sure that you are aware of it. Students were given copies of the instructions/criteria in French.
.Research Project- The Human Body
Since September, we
have been learning about the human body and its body systems. As a final
project, students have the opportunity to research an organ, a body
system, or something of interest to them regarding the human body. Students can do this project with a
partner or alone. Students will be teaching the class about what they have
learned and discovered from their research. The project includes a written part (the research and
the answers to the questions below) and and a visual part (make a poster with photos,
make a model, make diagrams, do an experiment…be creative with this!). The
written part needs to be revised, edited and written neatly by hand or can be
typed on the computer. I have already
talked to the students about writing about the information they find in their
own words. They also know that they cannot take their information that is
written in English and use Google translator to translate it for them…they need
to translate their information on their own! A helpful online dictionary can be
found at www.wordreference.com. I have also told students that
they can come and see and I can look over their work.
These are steps to get started…
1. Think
of a topic that you want to research. (ex. An organ, a specific body part, a
body system, or an interesting phenomenon about the human body). Discuss your
idea with Mme Mikes.
2.
Research! During the afternoons on
Tuesdays, the Ipads are booked for you to use. We also have computer time on
Mondays to do research. Research can be
done in English but your project has to be written in French in your own words!
Here are some useful websites:
www.brainpop.fr
– Sciences de la vie
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/humanbody.html
3. The
written part needs to be written in French and needs to be at least 3
paragraphs long and must answer the following three questions :
1.
Describe the subject you have chosen (What
is its’ function? Why is it important to the human body? Where is it located? How does it work?, etc.)
2. Describe
at least 5 interesting facts about your subject.
3. Why
did you choose this subject? What do you find interesting about it?
****All websites that you have used need to be documented
on the sheet attached to the project criteria sheet given in class****
The
project is due: Monday, November 18th
Evaluation
Criteria of the Human Body Project
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Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Needs Work
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Use of class time
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Works very hard during class time,
uses time wisely and efficiently
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Works hard during class time, does not
waste time.
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Generally works hard but does not
always use time wisely.
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Wastes a lot of time. Uses time to socialize
with others or other activities unrelated to project.
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Written Part
(research
information,
and responses to questions)
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Research is relevant, clear, very well-explained
with lots of detail in your own words. All the questions are answered very
well. The student shows a lot of interest in the subject chosen.
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The research is relevant, clear, and
explained well in your own words. All the questions are answered well.
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The research is
relevant, generally clear and explained sufficiently. It could
include more details /information. The questions are answered satisfactorily.
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There is not a
lot of research included. There is some information missing. The questions
are not all answered. The research is not written in your own words.
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Visual Part
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The visuals are very attractive to
look at, are very neat and precise, and are used well to help explain and
represent your subject.
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The
visuals are neat, precise, and help to explain and represent your subject.
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The visuals are satisfactory. It comes
across as rushed and quickly put-together. They sufficiently do the job to
help represent your subject.
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The
visuals are not neat or precise. They look sloppy. They don’t help to explain
or represent your subject. There are no visuals.
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Spelling and Grammar
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Almost no grammar or spelling errors
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Only a few grammar and spelling errors
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Some grammar and spelling errors
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Many grammar and spelling errors
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Presentation of the project
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It is very well organized, prepared
and explained. The audience is very engaged and the presenters are
enthusiastic.
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It is prepared, organized, and
explained well. The audience is engaged.
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It is
sufficiently organized, prepared, and explained. It is not
always engaging to the audience.
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It is not organized, prepared, or
explained well. The audience is not engaged.
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