Monday, October 29, 2007

Macromolecule Projects

Objective: Go over project requirements and start working on the macromolecules project.

What is a macromolecule? Well, break it up: Macro = big. Molecule = made up of atoms held together by chemical bonds.

What are the project requirements?

Student Responsibilities

1. Read your assigned section of Chapter 5 in your textbook

2. With your partner, prepare a 15 minute presentation of your section

3. With your partner, prepare a poster that highlights the important concepts and vocabulary in your section. This should include text and pictures/diagrams. Make these artistic, neat, and informative; they will be on display in the classroom.

4. Make vocabulary cards of your section for the rest of the members of the class.

5. Create a handout for your classmates. You have been emailed a handout template.

6. Present your section on the Molecules of Life to the class.

You will be assessed by your teacher and your peers (in your group) on:
-your presentation
-your poster
-your vocabulary cards
-your ability to work in a group
-your contributions to the group effort

Homework: Read your assigned section and BRING NOTES TO CLASS on your section.