Ecology HS – Project – Pick a Listed Topic and address/INCLUDE all the LISTED points

Project

Choose one of the following to explain why some leaves fall off  in the fall.  You will present this to the class.

 

1.  Write a children’s story to explain topic . 
2. Draw  and illustrate a comic strip that explains topic . 
3. Draw a diagram to show and explain topic or powerpoint. 
4. Write a paragraph that summarizes the topic. 
5. Other creative ideas to explain topic.

 

Rubric for grading

 

MUST INCLUDE: 

Each of the following terms should be defined or explained in your presentation.

 Each  of the following are  worth 5 points if  correctly covered in your presentation.

 

-3 parts of a leaf–stem, petiole, leaflet                                    _________points

 

-4 pigments matched to the color                                           _________points

 

-term senescence & abscission zone                                        _________points

 

-term photosynthesis & photoperiodism & Dormancy           _________points

 

-importance/value of fallen leaves in the ecosystem               _________points

 

-difference between deciduous trees and conifers.               _________points

 

10 points for a prepared and organized presentation __________points(if you do not present no points for this category)

 

This equals a possible  40 points.                                Total _____________ 

 

Extra credit can be awarded for extremely well prepared and/or creativity in the

presentations.