WILD ANIMALS IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION

Introduction

 

In this web quest we will see some wild animals that are in danger of extinction. To complete it, in groups of four or five people, you will have to choose one of the animals in danger and explain its characteristics. Finally, you will have to make an oral presentation accompanied by a presentation using prezi.In this web quest we will see some wild animals that are in danger of extinction. To complete it, in groups of four or five people, you will have to choose one of the animals in danger and explain its characteristics. Finally, you will have to make an oral presentation accompanied by a presentation using prezi.

 

Task

Task 1: 

After reading the websites and the articles selected. In groups you have to decide which animal you what to do the research about. Then, you must gather information about:

  • Name and photographs
  • Where does it live?
  • What does he eat?
  • Special characteristics and facts
  • Why is in danger

 Task : You will  create a Prezi Presentation telling a story about your endangered animal  You must include pictures or videos.

Process

Evaluation

To evaluate you I will follow this rubric.

  1 2 3 4
Use of internet and information collected.

 

Collects irrelevant information
Collects the minimum informantion Collects basic information
Collects beyond basic information

 
Cooperation among members of the group Does not contribute any information to the team Shares very little information with team members Demostrates some information related to the topic Demonstrates and understands the topic
Writing and oral presentation

Impossible to understand text due to frequency of grammatical errors and incoherence of organisation. Poor content. Message generally lacks relevancy.

Somewhat comprehensible, improper use of language and very difficult to understand. Very little eye-contact and interaction.

 

Grammatical errors and use of vocabulary affects understanding as does organisation of text. Many errors in spelling. Satisfactory content and presentation. Message not always relevant.

 Some parts are unclear but able to communicate. Difficult to understand. Mantain some eye-contact and some interaction with the audience.

In general, grammatically correct sentences and phrases but some errors which do not affect understanding. Does not use appropriate vocabulary at all times. Some difficulties with organisation of text. Some errors in spelling. Good content and presentation. Message mostly relevant.

Some errors but ideas are well communicated. Good pronunciation. Mantains eye-contact and interaction with the audience.

 

Constructs grammatically correct sentences and phrases and shows full mastery of appropriate vocabulary. text is organised coherently. Correct spelling at all times. excellent content and presentation. Message wholly relevant.

Communicates ideas clearly and effectively. Excellent pronunciation.Mantains eye-contact and interaction with the audience.
Creativity Lack of creativity Project has some creative elements Project is original and interesting but can improve Project is original and interesting

 

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this web quest and you learn more about animals that need special care. The activity had a dual purpose. On one hand, to develop critical thinking and awareness of endangered species, and on the other hand, to learn how to use different audio visual tool to present projects.