Before project work begins

Students work on projects and complete tasks

After project work is completed

Analogy/ Manipulatives Questioning Webquest

Science Journals

Questioning Science Journal Seeing Reason Map Detail and Explanations

Scoring Guide Research Paper Outline Self- and Peer-Review

Science Journal Questioning Webquest

Scoring Guide Research Paper Outline

Have students use manipulatives (balancing nail activity) to help them understand the concept of interdependence. Through the questioning and discussion, assess and build upon their prior knowledge. Use the Oh Deer! activity and discussion to assess their understanding of limiting factors. Use the Webquest to help guide their learning, keep them on track, and find resources for their research. Assess the quality of their science journal entries and Seeing Reason maps (causal relationship explanations, sources, overall understanding of the ecological system) to monitor progress and understanding of content. Use questioning throughout the unit to help students develop their higher-order thinking skills and process content. Have students use the scoring guide to help them self- and peer-assess work prior to their report and presentation’s completion. Use this same scoring guide and the details in the Webquest and research paper outline to assess and grade the final project.


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