Process

//**Are you ready?** // Make sure you have read the INTRODUCTION, LETTER, and TASKS before you begin the activites within this PROCESS page. Remember that the resource page is there to help you with vocabulary and concepts. You may refer to it anytime in this webquest project.

As you complete the challenges below, please keep the following in mind:
 * The RESOURCES page will provide you with tools that will help you complete the challenges.
 * The ASSESSMENT page will provide you with the criteria for how your challenges will be evaluated.

Now it's time to forge ahead! Good luck, biome builders!

//**Build-A-Biome Challenge 1:Building Background Information **//

It is important that you develop some background knowledge to appreciate and understand the biodiversity of our planet and the need to conserve its precious resources. View these short videos, complete a T-chart as shown. media type="youtube" key="thuViaxRd_w" height="263" width="463"media type="youtube" key="vGxJArebKoc" height="264" width="448" T-Chart: and Reflections || Our Questions || 2. 3, 4, 5. || 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ||
 * A. ****Get Started! Build your background knowledge!**
 * Video 1: Complete T-chart together (class discussion) || Video 2: Complete T-chart with Biome Team and report back in class discussion ||
 * Our Thoughts, Ideas,
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 * B. Investigate the following terms/topics using [|Word Central]or [|Ask Kids] as a starting point. **

Each team will divide responsibilities to add to this collaborative Google doc. Discuss with your team what should be included when adding information to the spreadsheet. When one team is finished, another team will contribute to the Vocabulary Google doc. This will also help teams understand how collaborative web tools work.
 * **Team 1: Biomes ** ||  || **Team 3: Interdependence ** ||   || **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Team 5: Adaptation ** ||   ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Team 2: Biodiversity ** ||  || **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Team 4: Conservation ** ||   || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">**Team 6: Ecosystem** ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Report findings in this Vocabulary Google Spreadsheet doc **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">**//Build-a-Biome Challenge 2: Biome/Animal Research, Analysis, & Presentation//** *Please note that you will be placing your information within the Google presentation document for your team's biome.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">A. Biome Research & Analysis **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">*You and your team will need to research your team biome using the sites <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">@[| http://www.diigo.com/list/techtrekker/Biomes]as a starting point. Research will be paraphrased, cited, illustrated, and presented in Google Presentation Doc that all team members can work on simultaneously. A template has been provided, but your team can make organizational/design changes. Divide the research within your team so that each team member has their own slide research responsibilities. Make sure you review the criteria on the **rubric scoring guide.** Now locate the Collaborative Google Presentation Doc on your team's Biome home page to begin the research..



<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">*To understand your Biome's temperature variations, go to the World Climate Index. See how graphs (Climatographs) were constructed using temperature data over time. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Now go to WeatherBase and get the data to construct <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">(1) a line graph to show **average precipitation** for each month of the year and <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">(2) a double bar graph to show **high and low temperatures** for every month of the year. Use the Create-A-Graph website and copy it into your slide presentation.Save each graph by downloading it to your desktop and inserting it into the slide presentation. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Insert the 2 graphs into 2 different slides in your presentation. See Taiga example.
 * B. Make a Climatograph **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">C. Animal Research and Analysis **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Given a spreadsheet template, teams work together to complete the following tasks.....

> <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">range. Then calculate the mean, median, and mode for the data.
 * 1) Research <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the conservation status using the [|ICUN Red List] website. The [|IUCN Red List of Threatened Species] is the best-known worldwide conservation status listing and ranking system. The system divides threatened species into three categories: [|Critically Endangered] (CR), [|Endangered] (EN), and [|Vulnerable] (VU). Record status on spreadsheet.
 * 2) Determine which animal to include in the Build-a-Biome Team Biome project. Teams need to decide which team members will construct each animal shelter.
 * 3) Use the National Geographic or Animal Diversity website to research <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">lifespan, weight, size, and
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Each student will add a new spreadsheet and create a chart and graph with lifespan, weight, size, or range of biome animals.
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Add a slide to the original biome presentati on that includes information to justify your choice of animals. Explain why your animal should be protected.



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=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">//**Build-a-Biome Challenge 3:Biome Designs in 2D**// =

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Teams will be given ato PREPARE for the design of animal homes within the biome animal refuge. Go to Google Earth to determine a good place to construct your biome refuge. Teams will need to zoom into biome regions using lines of latitude and maps found during research. Turn gridlines on and note the coordinates for the location you choose.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">A. Prepare **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">**B. Team 2D Biome Plan**: =<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> = <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Establish some background information and appreciation for engineering and architecture. Play this VIDEO clip.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Teams will collaborate to create 2D biome refuge plans on gridded poster paper. Include the 4 animal exhibits/homes, greenspace, and trails/walkways. See for all the criteria for your team design.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">**C. Individual 2D Animal Exhibits/Shelter Plan**:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Each team member will create 2D animal exhibits on gridded graph paper. Remember that this plan will be converted to 3D in Sketchup. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Use to help you with the essential elements in your design. Use one of the following graph/grid paper documents for your sketch.

We will also complete classroom exercises with area and perimeter calculations!

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">**// Build-a-Biome Challenge 4: Animal Home Designs from 2D to 3D //**

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> Given criteria, each team member will convert 2D sketches to 3D digital constructions within the Sketchup program. View the Sketchup tutorial videos to help you review.

A. Transfer 2D sketch into Sketchup digital program using x and y axes. Begin with basic structures only. Measure the sizes of your structures to make sure they are approximately the same size as your paper sketch.

B. Use "push/pull" tool to convert sketch to 3D. Add other design elements-plants, fencing, bridges, walkways, water features, etc.

C. Use the bucket tool to color and texturize the construction. Add labels with the label tool. Download animals from the Sketchup Gallery or import animal images.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">D. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Save animal home designs. Insert them into one sketchup which resembles the original team blueprint on chart paper. Insert finishing "theme" or design touches.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">E. Complete a cost analysis to determine funds needed for groundcover, shelter construction, fencing, and landscaping/plants. Use this to help.

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">//**Build-a-Biome Challenge 5:Synthesize & Defend Decision**// = = = =<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> = <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Teams will synthesize all products including:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Biome/Animal research
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Spreadsheet graphs and calculations
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">2D chart and graph paper designs
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Sketchup biome/animal home designs

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Products will all be presented for final review by the board of directors. Teams will need to justify/defend their decisions and design before the board of directors.

//**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Complete a Reflection on this Project **// <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Time to reflect on this experience and what you have learned. Use this as a guide.