Introduction
All living organisms have basic needs. Basically:
Food.
Water.
Shelter.
Space.
But some animals are THREATENED , some are ENDANGERED and others are already EXTINCT.
Task
Task 1
"Living things are able to survive in a habitat/ecosystem because their basic needs are met."
Write down an adequate number of responses on a list on " What are the needs for a living organism to survive?"
Task 2
What is Extinction?
Why do Animals Extinct?
Conduct a research on it!
Choose theory explain it.
*Websites and resources are provided here to help you get started.
**Look for more that support your theory.
Task 3
Group and team up with others that had the same theory. Together you will all share your findings and put together your strongest evidence supporting your theory.
Task 4
Each group talks briefly about the theory.
Then an open debate will begin.
Task 5
After the debate is over, decided which theory you believe most.
Write a paper defending it.
Process
Process
Task 1
Needs for survival:
Start by visiting one of the websites below to start making your list about survival needs and requirements.
Take notes.
You are welcome to find more websites and write down them as sources to return to.
Task 2
Extinction:
What is Extinction? and why does it happen?
what are the most well known extinct species?
Think first, then visit websites provided here about some extinction theories.
After you have explored the site, chose a theory and look for more sites that support your theory.
Take notes and write down your website sources supporting ideas for the next task(3 supporting ideas).
Task 3,4.
Speech/Debate:
Find and group up with friends who choose the same theory.
Discuss your supporting ideas.
Get ready to present your theory and supporting ideas "Proofs and evidences".
You must be an active member in group discussions to get credit. I will be walking around and asking you questions to make sure you are on task.
Your group must give a short speech (no more than 5 minutes) presenting your extinction theory with supporting reasons to the rest of the class.
Each member must present one idea or piece of information supporting an idea to get credit.
After each group has presented we will have an open debate for each group to defend their theory.
Even if you don't think your theory is right you must attempt to defend it in the debate. You will get your chance to explain which theory you believe in the next task.
Task 5.
Essay:
Now is your time to decide which theory is correct! Using support that you researched yourself, or the information your classmates presented in the debate write a persuasive essay about your thoughts.
Make sure to write at least 3 reasons supporting your extinction theory decision, use correct grammar and write in a persuasive way.
Sources to get you started:
What killed the Dinosaurs? (2)
What Killed the Dinosaurs? (3)
Natural and Human Impacts on Wildlife.
Evaluation
This is how your work will be evaluated.
| Full grade(10) | Half Grade(5) | No grade(0) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | found three supporting ideas for your theory | found less than three ideas | found 0 ideas |
| Group work | Active member and shared your ideas | inactive and shared nothing with the group. | |
| Speech and debate | Clear ideas and ability to defend your group's theory in the debate | Active but didn't add much | Didnt speak during the speech or the debate |
| Paper | Used at least 3 reasons defending an extinction theory in a persuasive way and no grammatical errors | Used 2 reasons defending an extinction theory in a persuasive way with few grammatical errors | Used 1 or no reasons defending an extinction theory not in a persuasive way and with many grammatical errors |
| Extra Useful resources | Added new useful resources and links | Did not add any new resources or links. |
Conclusion
Congratulations!!
We've made it.
Now you know:
what are the needs for survival.
what is Extinction and why does it happen.
also, you adopted a theory of extinction and you can proof it.
Great work everybody.