Realizar la solicitud...Please create a choice board for the wolves in Yellowstone National Park to use for homework assignments with a rea...
Describe in detail what you needPlease create a choice board for the wolves in Yellowstone National Park to use for homework assignments with a reading list and and vocabulary words. I would like to also create a rubric for grading and tools to do a gallery walk for peer review of the work.
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Wolves in Yellowstone National Park: Homework Assignment Choice Board

Introduction

This choice board is designed to engage students in learning about the wolves in Yellowstone National Park through a variety of assignments. It includes a reading list, vocabulary words, a grading rubric, and guidelines for a gallery walk for peer review.


Choice Board

Choose 3 Activities (One from each category)

Category 1: Reading Assignment

  1. "Wolves: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation" by L. David Mech
    Read a chapter focusing on wolf behavior in Yellowstone. Write a summary (200 words) of key points.

  2. "The Return of the Wolf" by Jim Dutcher
    Explore the history of wolves in Yellowstone and their impact on the ecosystem. Create a timeline of events related to wolf restoration in the park.

  3. "Yellowstone Wolves: The First 20 Years" by John W. McNaughton
    Review the first two decades of wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone. Prepare a presentation (5-7 slides) summarizing significant findings.

Category 2: Creative Project

  1. Artistic Representation
    Create a poster that illustrates the food web in Yellowstone, highlighting the role of wolves. Include images and descriptions.

  2. Short Story or Poem
    Write a fictional story or poem from the perspective of a wolf living in Yellowstone. Focus on their experiences and challenges.

  3. Presentation
    Prepare an oral presentation on how wolf reintroduction has affected other species in Yellowstone. Use visuals to enhance your presentation.

Category 3: Research & Analysis

  1. Essay
    Write a 500-word essay discussing the ecological impacts of wolves in Yellowstone. Include data and specific examples.

  2. Debate Preparation
    Research arguments for and against wolf management in Yellowstone. Prepare points for a classroom debate.

  3. Interview
    Conduct an interview with a local wildlife expert or park ranger about wolves in Yellowstone. Summarize your findings in a report.


Vocabulary Words

  1. Ecosystem
  2. Biodiversity
  3. Predation
  4. Conservation
  5. Pack Behavior
  6. Habitat
  7. Reintroduction
  8. Territoriality
  9. Foraging
  10. Endangered Species

Grading Rubric

Criteria Excellent (4 pts) Good (3 pts) Satisfactory (2 pts) Needs Improvement (1 pt)
Content Accuracy Thorough understanding and accuracy of information. Mostly accurate with minor errors. Some errors, missing key information. Lacks understanding, many inaccuracies.
Creativity Highly original and innovative in presentation. Creative with some original ideas. Some creativity evident. Lacks creativity or originality.
Presentation Skills Engaging, confident, and clear delivery. Good delivery, mostly clear. Adequate delivery; some clarity issues. Poor presentation; difficult to understand.
Grammar/Spelling No errors; polished work. Few minor errors. Several errors; needs revision. Numerous errors; difficult to read.

Gallery Walk Guidelines

Set Up

  1. Display Work: Arrange the projects in a designated area in the classroom. Ensure each project is clearly labeled with the student’s name and project title.
  2. Review Sheets: Prepare review sheets for peers to provide constructive feedback about each project. Include sections for strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for improvement.

Conducting the Walk

  1. Time Limit: Allow 10-15 minutes for students to explore the projects.
  2. Rotation: Encourage students to move around and review different works. Each student should spend at least 2 minutes at each project.
  3. Feedback: After the gallery walk, have students use their review sheets to share feedback with the project’s creator.
  4. Class Discussion: Conclude with a class discussion on the various projects and what they learned from one another.

This choice board provides a structured yet flexible approach to learning about the wolves in Yellowstone National Park, while promoting engagement, creativity, and peer collaboration.