SEXTO GRADO: FINAL PROJECT MATRIX

Students, due to some parents asking for it, here is the final project matrix. Should you have any questions do not hesitate to ask me: John.Castro.820@gmail.com

NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

SIXTH GRADE

INSTRUCTOR:  JOHN FREDY CASTRO

                                          

THIRD BIMESTER FINAL PROJECT: 3D MODEL, COMPARISON OF A CELL WITH A STRUCTURE OR AN EVENT

THEME:

The cell is a functional and dynamic organism.

OBJECTIVES:

Students will develop an understanding about:

-          The different organelles and their specific functions in the biological processes of a cell. 

-          How structures or events in real life undergo dynamic changes similar to those occurring in a cell.

PROJECT PROGRESS

1.      Research & material:

a.      Students will use different materials to develop the project.

b.      Students will get a chance to go to the computer lab to perform research on the different parts of a cell.

2.      Design and construction:

a.      Using materials of their choice, students will build a three-dimensional model of a structure or an event and they will show how their choice is similar to a cell.

3.      Support and evaluation: 

a.      In groups of 2, students will demonstrate their work using different approaches from what other students used.

DELIVERY DATES:

1.      First delivery: Week of Cycle 5, August 11^th and August 16th. 

2.      Second delivery: Week of Cycle 6, August 19^nd and August 23rd.

3.     Third delivery: Week of Cycle 7, August 26^thand August 30th.

NATURAL SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

SIXTH GRADE

INSTRUCTOR: JOHN FREDY CASTRO

CRITERIA	SUPERIOR (90-100)	HIGH (80-89)	BASIC (70-79)	LOW (1-69)
CLARITY OF PROJECT	Materials utilized show a clear representation of the digestive system of an organism. Labeling is clear (printed or with very neat handwriting) and the materials show the different parts of the digestive system accurately. Language is used properly, English is used to describe information. No grammatical errors. Scientific language is utilized.	Materials utilized show a clear representation of the digestive system of an organism. Labeling is clear (printed or with very neat handwriting) and the materials show the different parts of the digestive system accurately. Language used to describe work is mostly English, might see some Spanish. None or very few grammatical errors. Scientific language is utilized.	Materials utilized show a clear representation of the digestive system of an organism. Labeling and the materials show the different parts of the digestive system. Scientific language is utilized. Language is used properly most of the time, English is used to describe information, some Spanish present Few grammatical errors. No scientific language is utilized.	Materials utilized somehow show a representation of the digestive system of an organism. Labeling and the materials showing the different parts of the digestive system are not clear. Scientific language is not utilized. English and Spanish are used to describe information. Grammatical errors. Language is used properly most of the time, English is used to describe information, some Spanish present.
ORAL EXPLANATION	Student explains with clarity all the work done, explanation is done in English and with a good proper language use.	Student explains the work done with clarity, explanation is done mostly in English, some Spanish might be spoken. Proper language is utilized.	Student explains the work done with clarity, explanation is done in English, some Spanish might be spoken. Proper language is utilized most of the time.	Student explains the work in Spanish. Several mistakes in the explanation.
WORK, EFFORT AND NEATNESS	Student´s work shows time commitment and a desire to present the best work possible. Work is very neat. Materials and labeling show a great dedication and effort.	Student´s work shows time commitment and a desire to present good work. Work is very neat. Materials and labeling show some effort.	Student´s work shows time commitment and a desire to present the assignment. Work is neat. Some labeling.	Student´s work does not show time commitment and/or a desire to present good work. Work is not neat, falls apart and does not show understanding of the project.
PUNCTUALITY AND ORIGINALITY	Each of the deliveries is presented in time. Final work is on time or early. Work shows originality, something that makes it different from work from other students.	Each of the deliveries is presented in time. Final work is turned in on time. Work shows some originality, something that makes it different from work from other students.	Deliveries are presented in time. Final work is turned in on time. Work shows some originality.	Deliveries are presented in time. Final work is turned late. Work shows no originality.