Ecology HS - Project -

Ecology HS - Project -


Project

Choose one of the following to explain why some leaves fall off in the fall. You will present this to the class.

Write a children s story to explain topic .
Draw and illustrate a comic strip that explains topic .
Draw a diagram to show and explain topic or powerpoint.
Write a paragraph that summarizes the topic.
Other creative ideas to explain topic.
Rubric for grading

MUST INCLUDE:

Each of the following terms should be defined or explained in your presentation.

Each of the following are worth 5 points if correctly covered in your presentation.

-3 parts of a leaf stem, petiole, leaflet _________points

-4 pigments matched to the color _________points

-term senescence & abscission zone _________points

-term photosynthesis & photoperiodism & Dormancy _________points

-importance/value of fallen leaves in the ecosystem _________points

-difference between deciduous trees and conifers. _________points

10 points for a prepared and organized presentation __________points(if you do not present no points for this category)

This equals a possible 40 points. Total _____________

Extra credit can be awarded for extremely well prepared and/or creativity in the

presentations.

Attachments:

color_project....docx