Infographic about Met-enkephalin

 

 

  Hormonal Pathways  Project One 

 

Project Description 

Create either an infographic, video or wikihow/wikipedia/blog entry aimed at students between 4th and  7th grade that covers the topic chosen by the student.  

 

Learning Outcomes 

The endocrine system and how it is connected to behavior are complex topics to approach, particularly when your audience has different levels of understanding of the topic. This project will allow you to: + Reflect, and review the complex information contained in books, scientific articles and other formal sources. + Transform your research into meaningful content, using your own words for a specific audience.   

 

Timeframe 

 

Jan 31st: Topic assignment in class: students will sign up for one of the topics given in a google doc  list.   Feb 7th Add format chosen for the topic and add a one paragraph description (outline) of their project  to the google doc  Feb 19th Final product uploaded to blackboard. 

       

Format  

 

Individual project.  Video 1.5-2 minutes long  Infographic ~200 words  Blog entry 700-1000 words + 2-4 meaningful images 

 

 

 

  Hormonal Pathways  Project One 

 

Content must be uploaded to blackboard in a format that is readable without the need for special  software. Approved formats for videos are .mov, .mp4, .avi for infographics: .pdf, .ppt For blog entries:  .doc, .pdf For interactive infographics: verified link 

 

Grading and Feedback 

Total points for project 40pts  ccuracy of Information 15 pts  Referencing Sources 5 pts  Language audience appropriate 10pts  Engaging format 10 pts    Evaluation will be performed after the final version of the project is uploaded to blackboard. However, if  requested by the student, the professor can give feedback to draft versions.  Specific Rubric can be found on Blackboard 

  ☝ Activities 

Break into steps to support the purpose of the project & measurement of learning outcomes. Will you  have students complete the project in incremental steps with multiple opportunities for feedback?  

Jan 31st: assignation of topics/ description of formats  Feb 7th: Choice of format/ 1 paragraph outline   Feb 19th: Final project due 

  Technologies 

Video: ​Adobe Spark Video  Infographic / Poster / Diagram: ​Canva​, Piktochart       

 

 

 

  Hormonal Pathways  Project One 

 

 

Submission 

Via Blackboard Assignment       

 

Learning Resources and Support 

Identify types of assistance students will require to complete the project? What additional resources will  you need to provide to students to prepare for the assignment? Will you provide examples?  

https://youtu.be/2y9GlmOPT2w​ Learn how to make videos using drawings  Android: mirror beta app records the screen of your tablet  Canva.com infographics ​https://youtu.be/nShmwzh879g  Adobe spark video  Adobe spark page  Piktochart  Digital media lab, Library