Where would you keep them if they were alive?

Introduction

In this lesson we will be working on answering open response questions by using 2 different sources and citing text evidence to support our responses.

After reading articles and/or viewing videos you will select a question that you wish to respond using any 2 of the sources provided.

So are you ready to begin?! Lets Go!

Where would you keep them if they were alive?

Task

TASK

In this process you will be reading and watching various in depth sources on the topic of mammouths, their extinction and the potential of cloning them to bring them back to life.

You may need to write notes from the videos and readings. Articles can be printed out if you wish to highlight them. Read carefully and reread if necessary. Watch videos more than once if need be. Feel free to use any of the articles or videos. I have placed them with questions that I think best suit but you may use any of them. (Please note: Some of the videos are long.)

I have also included links to resource sites that you can use to assist you in your writing, such as a list of Transitions, comma notes and puncuation.

Process

PROCESS

1. Select one (1) question to answer from list below.

2. Select 2 sources. One source must be a written article. Second source may be an additional article or video.

3. Respond to question using both sources

Must present at least 3 pieces of evidence to support your response.
Response must utilize both sources

4. Organize your response using the R.A.C.E. method. [click here for reference]

Restate the question asked.
Answer (main idea)
Cite evidence from both sources.
Explain and Elaborate on your answer and the evidence.

5. Check all spelling

6. Read over your response for clarity and flow. Make corrections or adjustments as needed.

7. Please note which articles and/or videos used.

8. Check for correct puncuation and sentence structure. [resource sheet for method is attached]

QUESTIONS

1. Why do some scientist believe that humans caused the extenction of the wooly mammouth?

Article 1: Were humans responsible for killing off the wooly mammoth? http://www.history.com/news/were-humans-responsible-for-killing-off-the-wooly-mammoth

Article 2: Why did the wooly mammoth die out? http://www.natgeotv.com.au/history/why-did-the-woolly-mammoth-die-out.aspx

Article 3: A Mammoth Extinction

Video 1: Woolly Mammoth - Secrets from the Ice - [video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKQmFO5Lq4M&nohtml5=False]

Video 2: Raising the Mammoth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdD3KtFigkY&ebc=ANyPxKpiE1aJoxz3rebwKjKlLiB4t1NUDAhSdhNu76rdFt_NDmGOFCz44tLq2aoOM2bBpHy78ldRMQPspGAq3cEIIdQsvn0gvg

2. Will scientist clone the wooly mammoth and succeed in bringing them back from the dead?

Video 3: Bringing Mammoths Back - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1178169/Bringing-mammoth-Researchers-map-genomes.html

Article 4: Sooam Biotechs is bring back the Mammoth - http://www.techinsider.io/sooam-biotechs-is-bringing-back-the-mammoth-2015-9

Video 4: Wooly Mammoth the Autopsy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKC2J_qSWJY&nohtml5=False

Video 5: Real Mammoth & Taz Tiger brought back to Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0Ce-_rPdp0

3. If the wooly mammoth was successfully cloned where would it live and why?

Article 5: Will Siberia be home to cloned wooly Mammoth - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3219395/Will-Siberia-home-cloned-woolly-mammoth-Russian-scientists-set-new-laboratory-resurrect-extinct-giants.html

Article 6: Could Soon Resurrect Wooly Mammoth http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3069088/Could-soon-resurrect-woolly-mammoths-Cold-resistance-gene-ice-age-giants-recreated-human-cells.html

Evaluation

TRAITS	4	3	2	1
Focus & Detail	This is one clear, wellfocused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information	There is one clear, well focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.	There is one topic. Main ideas are comewhat clear.	The topic and main ideas are not clear.
Organization	The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.	The introduction states the main topic and provides an ooverview of the paper. A conclusion is included.	The introduction states the main topic. A conclusion is included.	there is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.
Word Choice	The author uses vivid words and phrases. the choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural and not forced.	The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words is inaccurate at times and/or seeems overdone.	The author uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety.	The writer uses a limited vocabulary. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from meaning.
Sentence Structure, Grammar, Mechanics, & Spelling	All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.	Most sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes a few errors in grammar, mechanics and/or spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding.	Most sentences are well constructed, but they have a similar structure and/or length. The author makes several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.	Sentences sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or are difficult to understand. The author makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.

Conclusion

CONCLUSION

Please remember to reread your response to be sure you are comfortable with your work and correct any errors. Below is a link to a Writer's Handbook that can help you with making sure that your grammar, sentence structure and puncuation are correct.

The Writer's Handbook, - https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/Transitions.html