Introduction
You are a Marine Biologist working for the Nature Conservancy here in St. Croix. The Nature Conservancy is getting ready to host a showcase for the community to educate them on the many marine species found in our local waters. As a Marine Biologist you will choose your favorite local marine species and create a presentation for the community showcase.
Task
As a marine biologist your job is to research one marine creature that lives in the Caribbean Sea and can be found around St. Croix. You will keep a research journal that you will use to work with other Marine Biologists to create a presentation of your choosing for the community showcase. The presentation must include:
-name of the species
-predators of the species
-diet of the species
-lifespan of the species
-health risks/diseases to the species
-how can the community help protect the species
-any additional information you choose
Process
-Choose 1-2 other Marine Biologists who are interested in researching the same sea creature as you are
-Select the Marine species you want to research for the showcase. Check with the head marine biologist (your teacher) to ensure no other research team plans to research the same species
-Use the sources listed below to research your marine animal. Document your findings in your marine biologist journal. Each Marine Biologist should keep their own research journal with their findings in a clear and organized way.
-Get together with your team of marine biologists to compare research notes and pull them together to create your presentation for the community showcase. Some ideas for your presentation are a poster, powerpoint, or movie.
-Present your project to the class. Submit your research journal notes to the Head Biologist for review.
Resources:
American Museum of Natural History - Marine Biology: https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/marine-biology
NatGeo Kids: https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/marine-biology
Science Shorts: http://www.scienceshorts.com/sea-creatures-kids/
Ocean Animal Encyclopedia: https://oceana.org/marine-life
VI Marine Wonders: http://www.best-virgin-islands-guide.com/virgin-islands-sea-life.html
Evaluation
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Marine Biology Student (10pts) |
Marine Biology Intern (15pts) |
Marine Biology Master (20pts) |
SCORE |
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Choose a local marine creature |
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Marine creature is not from local waters |
Marine creature can be found in our local waters |
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Research a local marine creature |
Little to no research was done |
Some research was done |
Thorough research was competed |
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Document research in an organized, clear research journal |
Some of the necessary topics were researched and documented |
Topics were researched and documented but not organized in a clear manner |
All of the research topics were documented in a clear manner |
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Work with a team of marine biologists to create a presentation |
Did not work well with other team members/did not contribute to group |
Contributed to team presentation a little |
Contributed and worked well with other team members, actively helping to complete project |
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Present your project to the class |
Project did not include the necessary information |
Project included required info but was not clear |
Project was well thought out and included all the necessary info |
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TOTAL POINTS |
/100 |
Conclusion
CONGRATULATIONS! You and your team had a successful community showcase event! You were able to educate others about local marine life, and what we can help protect them. I hope you continue to research and explore our waters and beyond, learning and sharing with others what we can do to help protect our local marine species.