Adirondack Curriculum Project
Challenge Blueprint
NYS Content
Area Standard
MST Standard #4
Living Environment
7a) Human impact on surroundings |
Trees
of the Adirondacks
Museum Display
(middle school science)
Garrett Phelps
gphelps@newcombcsd.org
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Adirondack Curriculum
Content Area
_X_ Natural History
___ Human History
___ Culture and the Arts
___ Government and Civics
___ Economy
___ Health, Recreation & Life Skills |
Investigative Question or Issue:
How are Trees important to life in the Adirondacks?
Challenge:
With the help of the your teacher,
you will be arranged into well balanced teams of two. You will create an
informative, easy-to-understand display containing information about
Adirondack trees that interest you. Your
final museum display will have several important parts including but
not limited to the following items.
A title including the common and scientific names for your trees.
A diagram, picture, model, or actual sample of your tree with a description
of your tree explaining how it is unique and identifiable from other trees.
This section should also discuss the environmental conditions needed by
the tree (habitat).
At least two of the following items should also be included in the display.
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A leaf Sample or diagram with a written description
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A bark Sample with a written description
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A flower, fruit or cone, sample or diagram with a written description
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A wood sample or cross section with a written description.
A map of the places where this tree can be found (range) is needed with
a written description.
An essay about the historical and current uses of your tree is needed with
supporting visua
All sources used during this project will need to be sited properly in
a "Bibliography" page.
Your team will have class periods to prepare your museum displays. Be prepared
to present a final project by
class time next Friday. |
Quality Standards:
Museum Display
ï Finished by class-time Friday
ï Unique design - your final project should not resemble that of any
other group
ï Informative - it should give the viewer important information about
the subject
ï Easy-to-understand ? display should be organized
ï High quality - it should look presentable and professional (written
pieces typed)
ï Six Items - all of the content items should be present
ï Continuity - visuals and written pieces should compliment each other
and work together
ï Accuracy - All information should be accurate
ï Essay - should be well written and at least four paragraphs
ï Sources - at least three sources of information should be utilized
ï Research - at least two different types of sources used (ex. Book,
Internet, or encyclopedia)
ï Bibliography - proper format should be used to cite all sources
Product Quality
Checklist
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