The first activity is an introduction which will include defining a list of words using the Internet or books and then visually representing that information using Inspiration. This will be printed off, laminated and kept in that group's area to remind them about key concepts throughout the challenge.
Find the definitions of the key terms for your cycle and use Inpiration to show them in a clear, creative way.
During this activity, each group must also find a clip on YouTube which accurately shows their cycle. Their clip must be informative, enjoyable and easy to understand. The YouTube clip which can be seen on the home page is a good example of a clip which is enjoyable and informative as well as inspiring. You may have to look around for awhile so your group may need to split into two groups to look for a clip and find the definitions at the same time!
Each clip will be self assessed according to a rating system:
Each group member will fill this out on their own and give it back to the teacher after discovery day.
Activity 1:
Mind Map and YouTube informational Video
The first activity is an introduction which will include defining a list of words using the Internet or books and then visually representing that information using Inspiration. This will be printed off, laminated and kept in that group's area to remind them about key concepts throughout the challenge.
Find the definitions of the key terms for your cycle and use Inpiration to show them in a clear, creative way.
This will be shown to the class on Discovery Day.
Water Cycle words:
precipitation, evaporation, condensation, clouds, sublimation.
Energy/Carbon Cycle words:carbon, photosynthesis, oxygen, fossil fuels.
Atmosphere Cycle:
smog, radiation, thermal energy, greenhouse effect.
Rock Cycle words:
erosion, sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic, magma.
Websites to use for research: Natural Cycles, Wikipedia, Dictionary.com, Rock Cycle Animation, Water Cycle, Carbon Cycle, Atmosphere.
During this activity, each group must also find a clip on YouTube which accurately shows their cycle. Their clip must be informative, enjoyable and easy to understand. The YouTube clip which can be seen on the home page is a good example of a clip which is enjoyable and informative as well as inspiring. You may have to look around for awhile so your group may need to split into two groups to look for a clip and find the definitions at the same time!
Each clip will be self assessed according to a rating system:
Each group member will fill this out on their own and give it back to the teacher after discovery day.