Infectious Diseases
Constructive Learning | Adaptation Level | Science
Objectives
- Will the addition of digital images and video make the authentic assessment product both educational and entertaining?
Procedure
Using the BIG6 Research Model, you will locate information and resources on one of several infectious diseases. You will specifically look for:
- History of the Disease
- Causes of the Disease
- Symptoms of the disease
- Possible and/or known cures for the disease
Your end product will be to produce a PowerPoint presentation or a short video movie (using MovieMaker2) which summarizes all you have learned about the disease you studied.
Sunshine State Standards
- SC.G.1.3.1
- SC.G.1.3.2
- SC.G.1.3.3
NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students
- Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
- Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
Materials
- Computers
- Internet access
- PowerPoint
- MovieMaker2