Example of a connection of global warming to ecological concepts:
Some migratory songbirds from Norway feed on caterpillars that hatch in the springtime, just after the birds return to Norway from their winter migration. Warmer temperatures have caused the caterpillars to hatch early, before the birds return. The birds’ niche has been affected by global warming. They are secondary consumers, but their main food source, the caterpillars, are not available to them. This will also affect higher levels of the food web, tertiary consumers like hawks and foxes.

Step 4: Answer the following questions. DUE: Thurs 12/4 (D), Friday 12/5 (C), in Noodle Tools
□ Describe three actions people can take to help solve this problem.
□ What do you think the best solution to this problem is?

Step 5: Create a Power Point presentation. DUE: Wed. 12/10, (USB or network folder)
□ Share your findings from steps 1-4.
□ NO timing or distracting animations allowed.
□ All slide designs, backgrounds, fonts, and art must be consistent, not distracting, and enhance communication.
□ Text on slides includes only main points; you fill in details verbally.
□ Spelling and grammar count.

ASSESSMENT CHECKLISTS

Step 1: Topic Choice _____ Completed on time _____ Not completed on time

Step 2: Causes & Effects
□ Information comes from at least two sources
□ Citations are entered in Works Cited list titled “Ecology Project”
□ Information related to causes and effects is on at least 2 Noodle Tools notecards
□ Notecard cluster is titled “Causes and Effects”
□ Direct Quotation, Paraphrase, and My Ideas are completed correctly in notecards and identify causes/effects of problem.
_____ Above & Beyond _____ On track _____ Almost there _____ Uh-oh

Step 3: Ecological Concepts (First Three)
□ Information comes from at least one new source
□ Citations are entered in Works Cited list titled “Ecology Project”
□ Notecard cluster is titled “Ecological Concepts”
□ Notecard title names the ecological concept you are connecting to your environmental problem (example: Water Cycle)
□ Direct Quotation, Paraphrase, and My Ideas are completed correctly in notecards and relate the problem to ecological concepts.
_____ Above & Beyond _____ On track _____ Almost there _____ Uh-oh

Step 3: Ecological Concepts (Second Three)
□ Citations (if new) are entered in Works Cited list titled “Ecology Project”
□ Notecard cluster is titled “Ecological Concepts”
□ Notecard title names the ecological concept you are connecting to your environmental problem (example: Water Cycle)
□ Direct Quotation, Paraphrase, and My Ideas are completed correctly in notecards and relate the problem to ecological concepts.
_____ Above & Beyond _____ On track _____ Almost there _____ Uh-oh

Step 4: Actions/Solutions
□ Citations (if new) are entered in Works Cited list titled “Ecology Project”
□ Notecard cluster is titled “Solutions”
□ Direct Quotation, Paraphrase, and My Ideas are completed correctly in notecards.
□ Notecards describe three actions people can take and identify what you think is the best solution.
_____ Above & Beyond _____ On track _____ Almost there _____ Uh-oh


Power Point Rubric
CONTENT

A+	Meets all criteria for a “A” and exceeds some, for example by demonstrating an advanced understanding of concepts, thoroughly revising work in response to feedback, interpreting sophisticated sources well, etc.
A	□ Answers all questions - causes/effects - relation to six ecological concepts - three actions people can take to help - your opinion: the best solution □ Answers to questions show a satisfactory understanding of material □ Answers are in your own words and use terms you can define and pronounce □ Some improvements have been made based on feedback in Noodle Tools.

B Meets most criteria for an A
C Shows progress in understanding material but does not meet most criteria
IE Insufficient evidence of progress

PRESENTATION

A+	Meets all criteria for a “B” and exceeds some, for example: presentation is very smooth and polished; slide design, layout and pictures enhance communication; verbal explanations really show you know your stuff.
A	□ NO timing or distracting animations. □ All slide designs, backgrounds, fonts, and art are consistent, not distracting, and enhance communication. □ Text on slides includes only main points; you fill in details verbally. □ Few, if any spelling and grammar errors. □ Speech is completely audible and fluent.

B Meets most criteria for an A
C Shows some understanding of the qualities of a good presentation, but does not meet most criteria
IE Insufficient evidence of progress

SOURCES

A	□ Works Cited list on last slide is entirely correct and complete □ 3 or more sources are used.
B	□ Works Cited list on last slide is almost entirely correct and complete □ At least 3 sources are used.

C Meets most criteria for a B IE Sources not cited adequately