3RD YEAR PROJECT

Write a report about forests

1.    Types of forest

a)    Write 6 types

b)    Define each type (maximum 20 words for definition)

2. Write 4 benefits of trees

3. Explain 3 problems for forests

4. Explain 3 solutions to stop or reduce deforestation

DEADLINE

Send to mikeanahuac@gmail.com before:

11.59pm Monday 4th June

Include your name, group and and list number in 1) your work 2) the file name

FORMAT

Length: aprox. 1 page, maximum 2 pages

Arial size 12 (Microsoft Word)

EVALUATION

Your work will be evaluated on:

--research and investigation (10 points)

-your written English (5 points)

--presentation skills (5 points)

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
research and investigation (10 points)	Find information on internet Ask questions	Use different sources to find information Ask questions about water Make your own conclusions	Use different sources to find information and reference them Make your own conclusions and analyse information Ask questions about water and organize the results
written English (5 points)	Some sentences copied Includes words student doesn’t understand/ use	Sentences copied, but some words changed “Messy” errors	Use of student’s own words (nothing copied) Few errors
presentation skills (5 points)	readable, but not well presented	Includes image(s) Good layout	Include picture(s)/ image(s), graphs and/ or maps with explanations Excellent layout and structure Name, group and list number top of work

2A, 2B & 2C: Medicinal Plants Project

You must do a presentation in class (without computers/ PowerPoint) and poster (get re-used paper from Pily) about a medicinal plant

Work in groups of 3. Your teacher will tell you which plant

PLANT:

GROUP MEMBERS:

Include:

• Common name (in English and Spanish) and scientific name
• How does the plant reproduce?
• Climate
• How to take care of it e.g. how much water, how much sun etc.?
• Properties and uses
• In the school, where can we plant it?

TIPS

           

            -Bring the plant to show in the presentation (extra points)

-The presentation should be 2 minutes long (minimum 1m30s, maximum 2m30s)

-Put your names and list numbers on your poster

DEADLINE:

2A & 2B: Posters: Wednesday 23^rd / Presentations: 30^th May

2C: Monday 28^th May

           

EVALUATION

Your work will be graded on your:

-Presentation techniques (fluency, speaking clearly etc.) (5 points)

-Poster design (attractiveness) (5 points)

-Quality of research and investigation (5 points)

-Notes in book (5 points)

	Level 1 (1-2pts)	Level 2 (3-4pts)	Level 3 (5pts)
Research and investigation (max. 5)	Little information	Information written on poster	Information learnt and presented Select relevant information
Notes in book (max. 5)	Incomplete notes	Include most information, but not all	All information included from all presentations
Presentation techniques (max. 5)	Difficult to understand Group reads everything	Understandable Hearable Not everyone speaks Hesitations Time: too short or too long	Speak loudly and clearly Few errors No reading Everyone speaks Show plant
Poster (max. 5)	Difficult to see/read	Can see/read Include titles Too much writing	Easy to see and read Short titles and written explanations Picture/ drawing of plant

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PROJECT 2nd year

PART 1: ANALYSIS OF PROBLEM (English)

1. Explain the local and global problems caused by the Manzanillo power plant

2. Why is the gas plant being developed in Manzanillo?

3. What is changing in the roads from Manzanillo to Colima and what’s the connection to the gas plant?

4. What environmental effect do these changes have? Use an example like building a bridge

PART 2: PROPUESTAS (Español). Elige una energía alternativa e investigar:

a) ¿Cuál porcentaje de la energía usada en una casa se podría obtener de esta forma?

b) ¿Cuánto cuesta implementar esta tecnología?

c) ¿Qué tan viable consideras el uso de esta tecnología? Considera costo y el ambiente

CALIFICACIÓN: Se califica el proyecto en las materias de educación ambiental y física

Environmental education (max. 40 points):

Research and investigation (max. 20 points)

Explanation – clear and includes detail (max. 10 points)

Written English (max. 10 points)

FECHA LÍMITE

Enviar a los correos mikeanahuac@gmail.com y gavilla28@hotmail.com antes de 11.59pm el Martes 7 de Febrero.

Growing food project

3A, 3B + 3C

Make a video explaining to the class how to grow a vegetable

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make groups of 3
2. Write down names and list number on paper. Your teacher will tell you which number and vegetable you are

QUESTIONS In your videos, show the answer to these questions. You should do it, not only explain! Where should you plant it? What should you add to the soil? How do you plant it? (how deep in soil? How many seeds? How far apart do you plant each plant?) How long until it’s ready? What can you do to help it grow? What are the advantages of growing it?

VEGETABLES

NUMBER	VEGETABLE
1	Tomato
2	Onion
3	Spinach
4	Lettuce
5	Chile
6	Courgette
7	Cucumber
8	Carrot
9	Radish

TIME: Minimum 1 minute, maximum 3 minutes

TIPS

• Search the internet for information, and also use www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/Grow-Your-Own or www.growyourown.co.uk/
• Show how to plant it in your video (you can buy seeds in “La casa de la mora” in the centre, but if you don’t have seeds, use an alternative)
• Make sure you can hear the video clearly. Film in a quiet place, speak close to the camera and speak loudly. All students must speak.

EVALUATION

Your work will be graded on:

-information (did you answer all the questions?) (10 points)

-how well you explained (did you show how to plant it in the video?) (5 points)

-video quality (can you hear and see it well?) (5 points)

DEADLINE

The video must be given to Mike in USB or disk (not cell phones, cameras etc.!!). before class next Monday 30th January, including:

Your names, group and grade (e.g. 3a)

WARNINGS!!

LATE WORK WILL RECEIVE 0 MARKS!! NO EXCUSES!

THE VIDEO FILE MUST BE COMPATIBLE TO WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER. IF THE TEACHER CAN’T OPEN IT, IT WILL RECEIVE 0 MARKS. VIDEOS DELIVERED ON CAMERAS, CELL PHONES ETC. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED