wanted microorganisms
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WantedCells and Microorganism
WebQuest
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WantedWe are looking for
employees to track down fugitive microorganisms
that are currently at large. Some of these guys are harmful while others
are helpful, but it is important that all of them are found. We need your
help!
Anxiously,
Dr. Trackumdown
The Center for Disease Control (CDC)Click the tumbleweed to continue
Introduction If you accept this job, the CDC will be counting on you to track down several very important microorganisms who are missing. In order to locate them you will have to know how they think and where they live. Tracking down fugitives of any kind is a difficult job. You will need to employ the help of citizens to find these rascals.
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TaskAs employees of the CDC, you must create an advertisement that will aid in the location and/or apprehension of the missing microorganisms. Wanted posters, as seen in our ad for help, are great ways to communicate important information to a larger audience. You will design a wanted poster that will grab the attention of community members to make this search efficient and effective.
Your wanted poster will include, but is not limited to, the answers for the following statements:
Tell the name of one of the missing microorganisms. Identify if it is harmful or beneficial.Describe an event in which this microorganism was last seen.
Give a detailed description of the events that occurred to make it a crime or heroic act.
Give some remarks on how to handle the microorganism if located or apprehended. We have some extra funds available, so you may offer a reward to gain more
attention.
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ProcessIn this commission you will be working together with one other CDC new hire. Each pair will complete the Task. As a member of the partnership you will explore WebPages from people all over the world who know about the microorganisms. Because these are real WebPages we're tapping into, not things made just for schools, the reading level might challenge you. Feel free to use the online Webster dictionary or one in your classroom. **Do not forget to keep a log of all the websites visited on a MS Word document.
Start and complete part 1. When you finish move on to part 2. When you finish that move on to part 3.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Process-Part 1You must first meet with your CDC coworker. With your coworker, brainstorm any information you know about microorganisms. This can include types, where they are usually found, their names, symptoms, usefulness, or any other facts you may know. This will help you to understand the strengths and weaknesses of microorganisms and just how much information you and your coworker may already know. Next, review some overview information on microorganisms by clicking on the CDC database button below. When you are finished with the information close the browser page to return to work. Discuss which microorganism you and your coworker would like to hunt down. Make sure you have included a first, second and third choice. Submit a proposal with the above information to the microorganism manager (Mrs. Sturdy).
Back CDC Microorganism
Database
Instant MessageA report on one of our villains
has just come across the wire….click here to see the breaking news.
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Process-Part 2After discussing information you already know about microorganisms divide the work load with the roles below. Please remember this is a partner decision. These roles include:
Quality Controller - You are the facilitator of the team. Make sure that you both stay on task, keep a record of the resources used in your search (Use a MS Word document titled “Process/Sources”.), and keep a record of all the information gathered at the end of each work day in the MS document. This will be printed and turned in to Mrs. Sturdy at the end of your Quest.Researcher - You are responsible for discovering and explaining to your partner your microorganisms purpose and function. What does it do? Where does it live? Is it harmful or beneficial? Why?Advertisement Designer –You are responsible for researching wanted poster layouts and sketching out a design for your poster. Make sure you include all necessary information from the task at hand. Share, discuss, and modify if necessary with your coworker.Advertisement Producer – Create your wanted poster from the sketched plan. Make the poster attention getting and appealing using a poster board that is at least 12” x 24” in size or online as a Glog.
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Process-Part 3Use the following web sites to investigate your microorganisms. They should help you gather facts and information to complete your task of creating an advertisement that will help to track down and locate your organism. Also make use of other resources including encyclopedias, science textbooks, and library books located in the room as well as in your local media center.
The Good
The Bad
The Good Guys
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• Reward: Penicillin• Reward: Penicillin• Reward: Bacteria• Reward: Yeast• Reward: Protozoa
The Bad Guys
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• Wanted: Salmonella• Wanted: E. Coli• Wanted: Strep Throat• Wanted: Strep Throat• Wanted: Virus
– (Click Meet the Microbes > Virus)• Wanted: The Flu• Wanted: Mold• How can you protect yourself? (Click
Prevention Convention)
Process-Part 4Follow the bullets below to first create your sketch
and then to create the Wanted Poster. Poster title Name of one of the missing microorganisms Picture of the missing microorganism (sketched
or printed) Identify if it is harmful or beneficial Describe an event in which this microorganism
was last seen.– Give a detailed description of the events that
occurred to make it a crime or heroic act. Give some remarks on how to handle the
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Process – Part 5Present your poster to the
other members of the CDC staff. Share the information you have learned about the microorganism you are trying to track down.
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Evaluation
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RequiredElements
The wanted poster includes all
required elements as well asadditional information.
All required elements areincluded on the wantedposter.
All but 1 of the requiredelements are included on thewanted poster.
Several required elementswere missing.
KnowledgeGained
Student can accuratelyanswer all questions related
tofacts in the poster andprocesses used to create theposter.
Student can accuratelyanswer most questions
relatedto facts in the poster andprocesses used to create it.
Student can accuratelyanswer about 75% ofquestions related to facts inthe poster and processesused to create the poster.
Student appears to haveinsufficient knowledge aboutthe facts or processes used inthe poster.
Attractiveness& Graphics Relevance
The poster is exceptionallyattractive in terms of design,layout, and neatness.All graphics are related to thetopic and make it easier tounderstand. All borrowedgraphics have a sourcecitation.
The poster is attractive interms of design, layout andneatness.All graphics are related to thetopic and most make it easierto understand. All borrowedgraphics have a sourcecitation.
The poster is acceptablyattractive though it may be abit messy.All graphics relate to the topic.Most borrowed graphics havea source citation.
The poster is distractinglymessy or very poorlydesigned. It is not attractive.Graphics do not relate to thetopic OR several borrowedgraphics do not have a sourcecitation.
Use of ClassTime
Used time well during eachclass period. Focused ongetting the project done.Never distracted others.
Used time well during eachclass period. Usually focusedon getting the project doneand never distracted others.
Used some of the time wellduring each class period.There was some focus ongetting the project done butoccasionally distracted others.
Did not use class time to focus
on the project OR oftendistracted
GrammarMechanics
There are no errors on thewanted poster
There are 1-3 errors on thewanted poster.
There are 4-5 errors on thewanted poster.
There are more than 5 errorson the wanted poster.
Conclusion.Now, how do we get the word out to a greater amount of citizens?TELEVIS
IONFor your next assignment, put on your digital media hat and create a newscast, special bulletin, or commercial. You may use your wanted posters and a Flip Video or Bloggie to create a captivating program that will spread your message!