Iowa Science Differentiation Activity.ppt

							                    Science of Iowa: Activity Choices
     (Each activity is worth up to 5 points. You must complete at least 3 activities.)
                       Grading: 15-18=A, 13-15=B, 10-12=C, 8-9=D


Be Descriptive!                  Get Graphic!                           Post Card



 Jump Rope                        Iowa Nature                          Iowa News
   Rhyme                             Song


     Iowa:                     Time Travelers                            Line Up!
Past & Present
Be Descriptive!
 Choose one of the four major eras
   Using key vocabulary words write a complete
     description of Iowa as it is believed to have existed.
   Include the types of land features that may have
     existed, the climate, any life forms that may have
     been present and any changes that may have
     occurred.
   Give the evidence that supports your description.
   The final copy must be typed or neatly written using
     complete sentences. It should be correct for
     conventions.
                      Get Graphic!
•Create a graphic organizer for the information from this unit.
    •You may choose the design that makes the most sense to you. You
    will see some examples shown below.




Hand in two copies of your organizer: One with only the headings
and a second that includes your notes and information.
                                                   Post Card
•Imagine you have taken a time machine journey to a past era in Iowa for a vacation.
•Design a post card to send back to a friend or relative in current times.
      •Include: A picture, A description of major attractions, A note about your favorite sights or events.
      •All information should be historically accurate for the chosen era.
      •The card may be enlarged to poster size, if desired.




           Postcard Example-Front                                Postcard Example - Back

                                                              Dear Aunt Blabby,
                                                              Having a great time in the
                                                              tropical era here in Iowa. It is
                                                              a bit steamy though.
                                                              Beautiful ……………
                    Jump Rope Rhyme




Using at least 10 facts from the unit make up a jump rope rhyme
that you can teach to the class. You may perform it for us or teach
it to others who will demonstrate it to the class.
                                Steps to make a rhyme
   Iowa Nature Song
Make up a song or song lyrics that have an Iowa nature theme.
Put the lyrics in final written form, correct for conventions.
Present the song or lyrics to the class. You can even try to teach us
to sing it!




Play the Big World
Song!
•Present a news show or documentary
regarding one or more prehistoric eras
or events of Iowa.
                                          Iowa News
•Present your “broadcast” to the class.
•Turn in a typed script to your
instructor.




    This strange object was
    uncovered today in a gravel
    pit near Mason City!
               Iowa: Past & Present




Compare and Contrast the environment of Iowa during two prehistoric eras.
         Choose from the volcanic, shallow sea, tropical or glacial periods.
         A Venn Diagram may be a helpful way to organize your thoughts.
         Your summary should be written in complete sentences and needs to
         be correct for conventions.
                        Time Travelers
• Write a story about someone who travels
  through time to at least two or more of the
  eras of prehistoric Iowa.
•   Remember that evidence does not support the existence of any humans during

    these eras.
•   Be sure to include descriptive details that are accurate for each era.
               Line Up!




Create a timeline of the eras of Iowa’s natural
history.
You may use poster paper, timeliner or other
methods.
You can include pictures or graphics.
It should include the four era names and key
events or changes that occurred.