Term IV - Science Portfolio 1 - Matter Subject: Biology Name: _____________________
Teacher: Mr. Gerardo LAZARO Grade: 7th ________ Deadline: Oct-29
INSTRUCTIONS On a two-page layout, work following these instructions: LEFT PAGE: Classic I. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. II. • • •
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Answer the following questions: Investigate and describe information about the 4 major biomolecules and its functions in the Food Pyramid. Compare and Contrast the Food Pyramid, or Food Guide recommended by the USA, Canada and Europe. Prepare a chart to record the information on the type, amount and quality of food that you have consumed in a period of 3 days. Estimate the Total Fat percentage per day that you regularly consume, using the information from question 3. Write a comment about the connection between Nutrition, Sports and Health. Handling Concepts Select at least 2 important concepts from the topic worked in class. Provide the concepts’ definitions, describe their characteristics and functions. Prepare a mind map, concept map or web diagram to connect as many concepts, ideas, definitions, functions and conclusions. Make connections between the information from the topic and your own life and/or surroundings. Annotate 3 or more words and/or concepts that you need more explaining to understand. Fill up the KWL Chart.
RIGHT PAGE: Interactive •
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Use this side to represent the main ideas or concepts in a graphic way: make drawings, paste images, find videos or music that represent, complement or clarify the concepts. Write a comment, a script for a video or podcast to express your understanding and points of view about the topic. Produce a video and publish it in your Wiki. Predict new outcomes. OPTIONAL: Engage in a collaborative project to reinforce the concepts from the topic.