Process

**__Step One__ ** : Each group will be given a specific ecosystem to research.  **__Step Two__: **  You are to use the provided websites to gather facts and pictures that relate to your specific ecosystem. You are to find a minimum of 5 facts about each of the following parts of your ecosystem :    **__Step Three__: **  Within each group, members should decide who is to fill each role. <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">**<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> __Individually__ ** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 99%;"> (each student): <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">**<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">__Group__ ** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 99%;">: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;"> **<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Organizer ** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 99%;">: This person will organize the display board by deciding where pictures and text will go on the board. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;"> **<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Photographer ** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 99%;">: This person will have to compile the best pictures from the group and prepare them to be mounted to the board. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;"> **<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Recorder ** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 99%;">: This person will write the information gathered on the display board. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;"> **<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Reporter ** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 99%;">: This person will present your group’s findings to the rest of the class. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;"> **<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Time Keeper ** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 99%;">: This person should watch the clock to be sure that all students are staying on task. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;"> **<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Scientists ** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 99%;">: All other group members should be keeping the work area clean, cutting out pictures and sharing information. <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">**<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">__Step Four__ ** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 99%;">: Create a display board showcasing the information and pictures gathered about your <span style="color: #3a7e00; font-family: Cracked,cursive; font-size: 38px; line-height: 46px;">ecosystem. <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">**<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">__Step Fiv__e: ** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 99%;"> Each group will have their reporter present their display board to the rest of the class. While each group is giving their presentation, each student is to take list four facts learned about EACH <span style="color: #3a7e00; font-family: Cracked,cursive; font-size: 38px; line-height: 46px;">ecosystem.
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 140%;">Climate
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 140%;">Animals
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 140%;">Plants
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Take notes on your specific <span style="color: #3a7e00; font-family: Cracked,cursive; font-size: 38px; line-height: 46px;">ecosystem
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Gather information and pictures that represent your <span style="color: #3a7e00; font-family: Cracked,cursive; font-size: 38px; line-height: 46px;">ecosystem
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Work with group to decide which information/pictures should be included on the display board

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 * Pictures can be drawn, printed or clipped from the internet or magazines (provided). <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">