SCIENCE
YEAR 7
ENVIRONMENT AND FEEDING
RELATIONSHIPS
BRIEF
Your task is to research one endangered animal . You can present your
project as a PowerPoint presentation, poster or booklet.
However you decide to present your project, you will need to include the
following:
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A picture of the animal.
A description of the animal’s natural habitat.
A food chain that contains your animal.
A list of the different adaptations your animal has.
Reasons why your animal is endangered and any conservation efforts
that take place.
The moral arguments for and against keeping animals in zoos.
STEPPING STONES
1. Use books and the internet to research your chosen animal and their
habitat. Make notes or print off the relevant information.
2. Decide how you want to present your findings (eg in a poster, booklet or
PowerPoint presentation).
3. Organise your guide into different sections. For example information
about the animal, their habitat. Check your spellings and punctuation.
4. Ask for help if you need it!
USEFUL WEBSITES
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/science/
http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/e-animals.htm
http://www.wwf.org.uk/
http://www.bornfree.org.uk/campaigns/zoo-check/ukzoos/zoo-conservation/
http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html
ASSESSMENT
You will receive a level for your project which reflects both
achievement and effort
DIAMOND
Highly organised and informative project.
Plenty of well researched information.
Innovative presentation.
Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the subject
matter.
Tasks completed to an exceptional standard.
Excellent effort.
Attainment well above what is expected.
GOLD
Well presented and organised work with lots of
interesting information.
Tasks are completed to a high standard.
Demonstrates a very good understanding of the subject
matter.
Excellent effort.
Attainment just above what is expected.
SILVER
A good project.
Evidence of research.
All information covered.
Presentation is acceptable.
Work meets and occasionally exceeds expectations.
Demonstrates grasp of the subject matter.
Good effort.
Attainment in line with expectations.
BRONZE
A satisfactory project.
Basic research.
Facts presented accurately.
Some information/tasks missing.
Satisfactory effort.
Demonstrates some insight into the subject matter.
Attainment just below what is expected.
SUBMITTING WORK
Before submitting your work, make sure that:
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Work has been well planned, researched and prepared.
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Presentation and structure are appropriate.
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Language choice is appropriate.
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Punctuation, grammar and spelling are accurate.
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You have included the list of references you used.
The deadline is Friday
14th February 2014
You will need to complete a cover sheet to put
at the front of your project.
The cover sheet is available from your teacher.
You will need to write down what you did well and what you
could improve.
Work can also be emailed to your teacher via the VLE.
Good Luck!