Here are some of the Prezis some of the GATErs made for their end of unit presenation. I am so impressed!
By Jayna, Alayah, and Samantha, 5th GATErs
By Deanna, 6th GATEr
by Alecs, 6th GATEr (using depth and complexity)
We have been watching 5th and 6th GATErs do their end of unit projects for a couple of weeks now. So far we’ve had PowerPoints, videos, Vokis, demonstrations, and Prezis. I am so impressed so far with the work you have done so far! We’ve had some technical difficulties sharing some of your projects and I apologize for that. I can’t wait to publish some of them on the blog. If yours is polished and ready to go, leave me a comment so I can post it on the blog!
by: Sophia and Maria-Paula
Our project on the water cycle has been finished and edited. The 6th graders have already seen it, but if anybody else wants to see it go to open house April 28.
Your assignment is to create a public service announcement that shares something about water to your peers. Here are some examples of questions you may want to answer in your project.
What is water?
What is the water cycle?
Why is water important?
What problems does the world face with its water supply?
How much water do I use?
How do I use water?
Who else wants to use water in my community?
What water ecosystems are affected by my water use
Where does my water come from?
When a scholar learns something from a resource, he/she needs to give credit to the source. Watch the video below to learn about copyright.
If you use parts of someone else’s work (document, website, book, picture, music or video) you MUST give them credit.Here is an example of how to cite a website that you used:
“Types of Volcanoes.” Enchanted Learning. 8 June 2005 <http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/volcano/types/index.shtml>
Today you will start working on your end of the unit project for Water. We will be working on this for about a month during GATE time, so be creative! These projects will be shown during Open House.
What am I looking for? Click to see the rubric from ePals.
The culminating activity will be to create Public Service Announcements about water. You can choose to create your public service announcements independently or in groups up to 4. The following are sample requirements for the PSAs.
WATER PROJECTS
Your audience: your peers
Your goal: Create a Public Service Announcement
Think: What do you think is important for kids your age to know about water?
Suggestions:
PRESENTATION OPTIONS
BE CREATIVE!
How can we help solve this water crisis? Watch the video below to see one innovative way people are helping. Brainstorm other viable solutions for increasing water availability to those most in need. Then, discuss how we with an abundance can conserve.
According to the article below, San Diego City Council may be raising the monthly water bills for typical homeowners up 6.4 percent to $72.03, starting March 1. Knowing this, how much is a typical water bill now? Is your family higher or lower than this?
by Jennifer, 6th GATEr
We all know how devastating the situation of the dirty water is. Well, instead of just saying, “I feel sorry for them,” let’s come to action! Maybe the GATErs could buy a wristband from the website. At the bottom, there was a link that leads you to a place where you can donate money by purchasing a wristband or simply just donating money! Why don’t we give it a shot?
