Name: ______Date: ______Period: ____
Oceans Project
Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy
Task: Complete one activity for each level of Bloom’s Taxonomy(for a total of six activities). Each task has a top score of 5, 4, or 3. Your goal is to achieve 24points for the project. Make wise choices to attain 24 total points (100%).
NC Essential Standard: 8.E.1.2: Summarize evidence that Earth’s oceans are a reservoir of nutrients, minerals, dissolved gases and life forms.
Background: We will be continuing with the hydrosphere unit by studying the complex world of Earth’s oceans. We will be discussing the contents of the ocean, ocean chemistry, marine ecosystems, animals and the technology used to study the ocean.
Specific Skills: Choose a task that meets your skills. Each task level has an activity that involves writing, drawing, creating a product, or analyzing data.
Procedures: Copy down the choice details carefully and follow the project outline.Choose one activity from each level for a total of six activities and a total of 24 points or more. Each section must be hand drawn OR if chosen to betyped on the computer accurate sources must be provided MLA format. The quality of your work is crucial!
Project Due Date:
Score Sheet for Oceans Project
Your ScoreCategoryPossible Points (for the category)
______pointsKnowledge ______
______points Comprehension______
______points Application______
______points Analysis______
______points Synthesis______
______points Evaluation______
______Total Points Earned______Total Possible Points
*Do NOT misplace this sheet. You will need it to receive a grade on your project*
Knowledge 4 / Knowledge 5 / Knowledge 3Identify ocean life that provides food for humans. Create a collage of these life forms (colorful collection of pictures of ocean life that we eat – artistic presentation). / Identify the 10 government agencies that help to protect our oceans. List them and what their job is in relation to the oceans. Choose your favorite agency listed and create a 300 word job description. / Label a world map with the major oceans of the world AND the continents. Be sure to include how temperature changes as you move from the equator.
Comprehension 5 / Comprehension 3 / Comprehension 4
In your own words, describe what you would see on a trip from the surface of the ocean to the bottom of the Marianas Trench. Use 500 descriptive words or more. / Illustrate an inter-tidal zone in color. Include the ocean, the shore, the sand, and evidence of sea life (>10 plants and animals) / Group ocean animals based on their classification as plankton, nekton, or benthos. Create a description for each classification. Each group should have at least 7 animals listed and drawn. Pictures must be colored.
Application 3 / Application 5 / Application 4
Create a circle graph that represents the salinity of the ocean. Color code the circle graph. The circle graph must demonstrate the percentages of different salts found in ocean water. / Interview a person whose career is connected with our oceans. Consider a fisherman, marine biologists, naval officer, surf board designer or someone of your choice. Must include contact information and career artifact. 800 words / Predict what will happen to marine life if we continue to pollute the oceans and include at least 10 water vocabulary terms. 300 words.
Analysis 4 / Analysis 5 / Analysis 3
Create a Venn diagram that compares and contrasts coral reefs and deep ocean vents.
4 bullets per each section of the diagram. Describe the different species of plant and animal that live around coral reefs and ocean vents. / Sharks are among the most feared creatures on the Earth. Find out why they should and should not be feared. Write a persuasive essay including at least 5 sited facts. 600 words / Create a one month calendar representing moon phases and tide times for each day (off the NC coast). The month chosen must be your birth month in 2015.
Synthesis 5 / Synthesis 4 / Synthesis 3
Research an event or article about being lost at sea. Create a short story about being lost at sea. Make sure to include how you survive, the conditions you encounter, and describe any sea creatures you come across. Must be realistic. Be creative. At least 2 pages. Article must be attached to your story. / Design a large picture postcard. Write to a friend describing a vacation to an island in another country. Identify location and tell of the animals found there. Include all parts of a postcard. / Draw a diagram of the surface ocean currents both warm and cold currents for the entire earth and label and name the currents. Picture must be in color and on a large sheet of paper.
Evaluation 4 / Evaluation 3 / Evaluation 5
Barrier islands are fragile and vulnerable to the storms that hit NC. Should NC help homeowners on barrier islands to rebuild after storms like Hurricane Isabel? Defend your position in a short essay, 500 words. / Top 10 list time. Rank the 10 most important reasons why we need to protect our oceans. Be sure to explain each reason. Why should we give oceans so much attention? 250 words / You are part of a volunteer program that is responsible for cleaning the world’s most polluted beaches. In a short essay state your location and the conditions of the beach. Describe the types of pollution, negative effects, and solutions.
500 words.
*Do NOT misplace this sheet. You will need it to receive a grade on your project*
Knowledge 4 / Knowledge 5 / Knowledge 3Comprehension 5 / Comprehension 3 / Comprehension 4
Application 3 / Application 5 / Application 4
Analysis 4 / Analysis 5 / Analysis 3
Synthesis 5 / Synthesis 4 / Synthesis 3
Evaluation 4 / Evaluation 3 / Evaluation 5