Title: Science Heroes


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Rubric

Recommended Grade Level: 5

Objective: The students create a short video (<2min) profiling a superheros with powers and explain the scientific principals involved.

Methodology:
  1. Students will choose a science topic from the curriculum.
  2. They will sketch their hero and draw pictures of them using their power.
  3. They will describe the super hereo's power, referencing the underlying science at work. (electricity, lighting, weather, earthquakes, photosynthesis, biology, zoology (venom, camouflage). 
    1. They will use the web to look up models and information on the science
    2. This will be a written profile, that will be used in the video. They will research the scientific information.
  4. Each Hero will be discussed in class.
  5. They will create a video from their pictures.
  6. The description will be overlaid on the video.
  7. Videos will be compiled together into a 'cool' website profiling all the heroes
Assessment:
  1. Students will be evaluated on the accuracy of the science they used
  2. Write-ups will be checked for proper spelling and grammar.
Common Core Learning Standards:

Reading Informational Texts
  • RI.5.3. Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
  • RI.5.4. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.
  • RI.5.9. Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Reading: Foundational Skills
  • RF.5.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
    • Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
    • Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
Writing 
  • W.5.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
    • Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
    • Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
    • Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Speaking and Listening
  • SL.5.2. Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.