Introduction
seven years old Tommy has just received a robot for his birthday from his dad. he named the robot frank.
Tom wipes up frank everyday so he stays clean. Tom always play with frank everyday. Sometimes franks would lift up tom and hug him.They always sit in the couch and watch cartoons together.
Because franks is apporating like a human tom became confused because he cannot tell if frank is a living thing or not.
Now tom needs your help, to figure out if franks is a living or none living thing. Inorder for you to help him you must carry out a research on what are living things and the characteristics of living things. Look forward in seeing tom and frank at your next class session where you will present your findings. First you must select a 4 person team to complete this mission on time. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
Task
You and your team have three (3) tasks to complete inorder to help tom figure out if franks is a living thing.
1.Discover what are
a.living thingsb.the characteristics of living things
b.Based on your research; indicate if robots are living things. Present reasons for your answers
2. Present findings:
a. Orally present these findings
Using things in your environment; collect pictures of at least six (6) living things.
b. For each living thing found ; indicate why you believe it is a living thing.
3. Provide other releveant discovery made during research.
Each member should write an individual report.
Process
Step 1: Get in groups of threes.
Step 2: Use the links below and read about living things, to determine at least six (6) characteristics of living things.
Step 3: After reading the information, study the robot.
Step 4: Use clues he give off base on the way he operates to help you decide if he is a living thing or not.
Step 5: write a one page summary of your findings.
Step 6:Present your findings orally to the class. Be creative.
LINKS:
http://sciencelearn.org.nz/ScienceStories/Earthworms/Characteristics-of-living-things
http://utahscience.oremjr.alpine.k12.ut.us/sciber00/7th/classify/living/2.htm
Evaluation
Your team will be evaluated on a scale of 1-3 for different criteria.1 = Unsatisfactory2 = Marginal3 = Excellent This Rubric explains the requirements in more detail:Rubric:
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2 |
3 |
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Following Directions |
I did not follow directions and had a difficult time understanding what to do.
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I followed directions, but had a difficult time staying on task and had to be reminded at times. |
I followed all directions and was always on task. |
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Working in Your Group |
I was unable to work well with my group. I did not help my group. |
I had difficulties with my group, but I helped my group somewhat. |
I had no problems working with my group. |
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Use of Resources |
I did not use the resources. |
I used some resources well. |
I used all the resources I had to finish my reports. |
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Written explanation of why you picked those characteristics |
It was sloppy and missing parts. |
It was okay, but something was missing. |
The report was neat and all parts were included. |
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Individual Written Report about living things. |
It was sloppy and missing parts. |
It was okay, but something was missing. |
The report was neat and all parts were included. |
Conclusion
Dear Team,
Congratulations! Your team has discovered if toms robot frank is a living thing based on your findings. With your efforts were able to tell what living things are and there six (6) characteristics. We have also learned a large amount of valuable information about living things. Thank you for your hard work.
Sincerely,
Mission Commander
for more information on living things click any of the links below:
http://eschooltoday.com/science/needs-of-living-organisms/five-things-l…