Term IV - Biology Portfolio 2 – Global Warming Subject: Biology Name: _____________________
Teacher: Mr. Gerardo LAZARO Grade: 7th ________ Deadline: Nov-6th
INSTRUCTIONS On a two-page layout, work following these instructions: LEFT PAGE: Classic I. 1. 2.
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Answer the following questions: Find and describe at least 3 definitions of Global Warming. Cite your sources of Information. Compare and Contrast the following videos, and adjust it to your reality: Al Gore 2006: Al Gore on Averting Climate Crisis http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/al_gore_on_averting_climate_crisis.html Al Gore 2008: New Thinking in the Climate Crisis http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/al_gore_s_new_thinking_on_the_climate_ crisis.html Now, write a brief summary and your opinion about this video: Cassiopeia Project: Global Warming http://www.cassiopeiaproject.com/ViewClip2.php?type=mp4&track_number=4 &Tape_Name=General Now that you have a better idea, what is YOUR opinion about Global Warming? Investigate and determine the 5 main causes of Pollution in our city, and the annual contribution of Peru to the World’s Warmng. 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.
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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.
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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 with possible situations deriving from current situation in terms of Global Warming and Climate Change. OPTIONAL: Engage in a collaborative project to reinforce the concepts from the topic.