topicquest

The Game of Life
Are you a player?

Wallace J.Nichols

_{Designed
by Ms. Musgrove for 2nd Grade Stars}

Everything in the Universe
has a specific role
in the
Game of Life.

One might be the "king of the hill"
or
the bacteria under the king's feet.

No matter what one's role is,
everything is incredibly important
to the survival of Life.

How can you become a Star Player in Life?

Read on and learn!

1. What are living and nonliving things? How can you tell? Click and discover!
2. How are animals alike and different? What is this? Read and learn how animals are alike and different.
3. What are some animal life cycles? Go here and learn about the metamorphosis of insects and the life cycles of joeys,whales,salmon, and mosquitoes. Which animal is in this picture?
4. What is a habitat? There is a difference between *habit* and habitat. Read and be informed.
5. What are the different land habitats? Don't let the word biomes scare you. It is just a scientific name for a large habitat. There are so many habitats to choose from; click on them all and discover where this tent is located. Check out the water habitats also.
6. What are some different water habitats? Wow, there is a difference. See for yourself.
7. What are some animal adaptations? Good question! Find out for yourself.
8. How do plants and animals help each other? Amazing!! Life is so organized. Read and learn.
9. How does weather change habitats? Yes, it happens, read the most current news about the world's weather and its effects.
10. How does pollution change environments? *Now this is scary!!* The photograph was in the newspaper taken by Penn St. University. Learn the meaning of pollution, so you can become a player in life.
11. How do people help the environment? Butterfly gardens, recycling contest, Earth Angels, tree planting, and many more activities are being conducted around the world by children. Explore this site and discover how to become a Star Player in The Game of Life!	Christina Allen

Scenario Mission Activity # 1

As a future biologist, you have been chosen to
research an experienced biologist.

You have a choice.

I.Christina Allen and the different animals and habitats she has worked with.

or II. Wallace J. Nichols and his work with Adelit's journey to Japan.

The task is simply.

1. Go to the website of choice.
2. Read the article about your biologist.
3. Take notes that are relevant to your report.
4. Write a summary.
5. Read your report to the class.

Georgia QCC's

Science Strand # 15
Topic: Ecology: Interdependence of Life
Standard: Identifies and describes habitats (desert, woodland, ponds, streams) of plants and animals and their characteristics (light, moisture, temperature).

Technology Strand #6
Topic: Productivity
Standard: Utilizes technology tools to facilitate the writing process with teacher guidance.

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Rubric for Scenario Mission Activity # 1

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Score
2nd Grade Science QCCs Standard 15 Identifies and describes habitats (desert, woodland, ponds, streams) of plants and animals and their characteristics (light, moisture, temperature).	Identifies and describes habitats (desert, woodland, ponds, streams) of plants and animals and their characteristics (light, moisture, temperature) with extra teacher assistance.	Identifies and describes habitats (desert, woodland, ponds, streams) of plants and animals and their characteristics (light, moisture, temperature) with some teacher assistance.	Identifies and describes habitats (desert, woodland, ponds, streams) of plants and animals and their characteristics (light, moisture, temperature) with no teacher assistance.	score
2nd Grade Technology QCCs Standard 6 Utilizes technology tools to facilitate the writing process with teacher guidance.	Utilizes technology tools to facilitate the writing process with extra teacher guidance.	Utilizes technology tools to facilitate the writing process with some teacher guidance.	Utilizes technology tools to facilitate the writing process with no teacher guidance.	score

Beginning

Developing

Accomplished

Score

2nd Grade
Science QCCs
Standard 15

Identifies and describes habitats (desert, woodland, ponds, streams) of plants and animals and their characteristics (light, moisture, temperature).

Identifies and describes
habitats (desert, woodland, ponds, streams)
of
plants
and
animals
and
their
characteristics
(light, moisture, temperature)

with extra teacher assistance.

Identifies and describes habitats (desert, woodland, ponds, streams)
of
plants
and
animals
and
their characteristics (light, moisture, temperature)

with some teacher assistance.

Identifies and describes habitats (desert,
woodland,
ponds, streams)
of
plants
and
animals
and
their characteristics
(light, moisture, temperature)

with no
teacher assistance.

score

2nd Grade
Technology QCCs
Standard 6

Utilizes
technology tools
to facilitate the
writing process with teacher guidance.

Utilizes technology tools to facilitate the writing process

with extra teacher guidance.

Utilizes technology tools to facilitate the writing process

with some
teacher guidance.

Utilizes
technology tools
to facilitate the writing process

with no
teacher
guidance.

score

Printable version of Rubric #1

Barn Owl

Brown Pelican

Bald Eagle

Scenario Mission Activity # 2

As a young biologist, it is your job to know the difference between animals of the same group. This information helps you learn about their habits and their habitats. Your job is to compare three species of birds - a barn owl, a brown pelican, and a bald eagle. Since you are also a mathematician, your job is easy. Simply gather the required information and put the data into a bar graph.

Procedure

1. Click on each of the above websites.
2. Write the following information down for each bird.
          a. length of wingspan
          b. total length
          c. weight
3. Make three Bar graphs.
          a. include a Title for each.
4. Compare your findings.
5. Report to the class your findings.

Georgia QCC's

Math Standard #32
Topic: Graphs
Standard: Constructs and interprets simple bar graphs and pictographs with up to five columns using whole unit data.

Technology Standard #7
Topic: Productivity
Standard: Uses technology tools to create charts and graphs with teacher guidance

Print the directions

Rubric for Scenario Mission Activity # 2

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Score
2nd Grade Math QCC Standard 32 Constructs and interprets simple bar graphs and pictographs with up to five columns using whole unit data.	Student is able to construct and interpret simple bar graphs with up to three columns using whole unit data with extra teacher assistance.	Student is able to construct and interpret simple bar graphs with up to three columns using whole unit data with some teacher assistance.	Student is able to construct and interpret simple bar graphs with up to three columns using whole unit data with no teacher assistance.	score
2nd Grade Technology Standard 7 Uses technology tools to create charts and graphs with teacher guidance	Uses technology tools to create charts and graphs with extra teacher guidance.	Uses technology tools to create charts and graphs with some teacher guidance.	Uses technology tools to create charts and graphs with no teacher guidance.	score

Beginning

Developing

Accomplished

Score

2nd Grade
Math QCC
Standard 32

Constructs and interprets simple bar graphs and pictographs with up to five columns using whole unit data.