Multi Media Projects SURVEY

So, we have come to the end of our school year together.  Today you will complete a survey on the Multi Media Tasks that you worked on in my Science Class.

Please click on the link below to complete the Survey:

Click here to take survey

Environmental Issues PROJECT REFLECTION:

Today you will complete the final phase of your Environmental Issues Project. 
Assignment:
Please complete a Detailed Reflection: answer ALL the questions below.

Deliverable:
1.  Create your Answers in a Word Document (then copy and paste your responses when you POST a Comment on MY BLOG)  Please let me know if you need assistance posting a comment.
2.  Title it Environmental Issues REFLECTION
3.  Answer ALL questions in Detail.
4.  Copy and paste your Reflection as a COMMENT on MY Blog.
Again, if you need assistance posting~please notify me.

This assignment counts as 10 % of your FINAL GRADE for the Project.

Environmental Issues REFLECTION QUESTIONS:

1.  Please discuss your experience with your Enviromental Issues Project.  (Please provide as many details as you can)

2.  Have you ever created a PSA in the format of a video or digital story?  If so, please discuss this.

3.  What did you learn from doing this Environmental Issues Project?

4.  What did you like/dislike about the Environmental Issues Project?  (Please be specific)

5.  Would you be interested in doing more Media related Projects like this?  If so, why?

6.  How did you like working with your team?  What was your experience like?

7.  How do you feel about the Peer Evaluation Process?  Discuss what it was like to evaluate yourself and your peers.

8.  What was your favorite video?  Why?

9.  If you could do this project all over again, what would you do Different?

10.  What are the 7 Elements of Storytelling?

*Bonus:  (Worth 10 Extra Points)
Write an argument for creating projects like the Environmental Issues Project and why they are important in Middle School..
If I were a principal, how could you convince me to allow more projects such as this one to be done in all classrooms.  How do these projects help students learn?

Oil Spill Reflective Paragraph Assignment

Instructions:
Please read the following story on the Oil Spill on the Gulf of Mexico.
Follow the Interactive Map to see the Spread of the Oil Spill.

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/05/tracking-oil-spill-interactive-maps.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+freetech4teachers%2FcGEY+%28Free+Technology+for+Teachers%29

1.  Post a Comment on MY Blogger:
You will complete a Reflective Summary.

Requirements:

*One to Two Paragraphs in Length
~Include your thoughts, ideas, feelings, reactions, etc.
~Include your Name and Title and Please write in Complete Sentences and Your comments MUST be appropriate and About The Topic ONLY!
*Please also check your Grammar and Spelling before you Post!
(I recommend that you use the Buddy Proof Read System before you Post)


2.  You must also comment on ONE of your Classmates Post to this Discussion.
~Include your Name and please write in Complete Sentences and Your comments MUST be appropriate and About The Topic ONLY!

Environment Project: CREATE A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

For this assignment you will be working in a group of no more then 4 people in your class to Create A PSA: Public Service Announcement informing people on the Environmental Issue of Your Choice!

~Please select one of the following Environmental Issues Below:

*Energy Conservation
*The Ozone Layer
*Pollution (Examples: Oil Spills, Air Quality, etc.)
*Endangered Species (Examples: Rain Forrests, Wetlands)
*Water Conservation

Now, you will complete thorough research and develop your PSA.

Delivery Options:
1.  You may use Video (you can record yourself on camera speaking about your Environmental Issue)
2.  You may create a Digital Story (using Slideshare or some other form of digital media)3.  You may create a Powerpoint Presentation


(not my favorite, but I will accept as long as you cite your sources~ no copying and pasting!)
4.  You may create a Poster Presentation.
(also not my favorite, but acceptable if done well and VERY DETAILED)

SURVEY ASSIGNMENT:

TODAY YOU WILL BEGIN BY TAKING A SURVEY on the 8 Test Taking Strategies.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND ANSWER THE 10 QUESTIONS:


Click here to take survey



WHEN YOU ARE COMPLETE, GO TO THE NEXT TASK.