Outline

PBL Outline a. Radically Reduced Radiolarians- Introductory Video b. Expectations throughtout this Unit c. Rubric d. Essential Question
 * I. Introduction**

a. "Find out more"- Use Google Earth and satellite imagery to take a closer look. b. KWL Chart- What do you know and want to know about Radiolarians c. Use a graphic organizer to research in the form of a Web Quest d. Use Skype to discuss with group members your findings e. Online Survey- Have student develop a list of possible solutions to the problem and create an online survey for them to complete and allow students to select up to 3 possible solutions of their choice. f. Use Spreadsheets to graph the results of the survey. g. Blogging- students blog response to the essential question and the results of the survey.
 * II. Student Activities**
 * Why are radiolarians so important?
 * How will the study benifit the ecology?
 * How do radiolarians impact the food chain?

a. Create a PowerPoint to present the data and the group recommendation to congress. b. Use Glogster- [|www.glogster.com]- to create and online posters that highlight the findings of the project. c. Create a vodcast of which explores the benefits or disadvantages of the study.
 * III. Possible Projects**