Research and discuss the following (only short clear explanations expected with a picture if available):
- The Jurassic period
- Velociraptor
- Brachiosaurus
- Dilophosaurus
- Tyrannosaurus Rex
- Brontosaurus
- Triceratops
- DNA
- Chromosome
- Gene
- Transgenics
- Cloning
http://www.amnh.org/ology/index.php?channel=genetics#
http://answers.askkids.com/Life_on_Earth/what_is_transgenics
http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/what_is_gene.html
http://www.historyforkids.org/scienceforkids/geology/eras/jurassic.htm
http://www.dinosaurjungle.com/dinosaur_species.php
Assessment
- Completion of task glued into English books.
- Contribution to class discussion of the topics researched.
- What is happening in the dramatic opening scene and what does it prepare us for?
- Why are Doctor Grant and Ellie Sattler the geologists recruited to come to Jurassic Park?
- What are some of the qualities of the site suggested by the helicopter journey?
- What is the first dinosaur the visitors encounter in Jurassic Park? What is Doctor Grant's reaction?
- How does Ellie react to the sick Triceratops?
- What do we find out about John Hammond when he introduces his new recruits to the ideas behind Jurassic park? What does it tell us about his character?
- Jurassic Park becomes a series of disasters once the adults and the children set of in cars. Detail the following problems: the power failure, the computer failure and the fence failure. What events follow these failures?
- There are also human failures. Detail what they are and outline the problems that arise from them.
- What do the party find when they get back to headquarters?
- How is the party saved from the Velociraptors? Who is the hero of the day?
- Completed questions glued into English books.
- Detail and accuracy of answers.
- Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitals, paragraphing.
"Great effects. Pity about the plot!" This is a comment by a film critic, do you think this critic is being fair? Explain what you think they mean by the statement they have made and explain why you agree or disagree (at least 2 paragraphs).
Assessment
- Clearly demonstrate you understand what the critic is trying to say.
- Clearly state whether or not you agree with the critic.
- Clearly explain why you agree or disagree with the critic.
- Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitals, paragraphing.
Do we have the right to interfere with nature?
Dr. Hammond interfered with nature on a large scale in Jurassic park. In 300 words or less explain your opinion on genetically modified foods and whether or not we should actually genetically modify food. You may have limited knowledge on this subject but explore these two web pages before you begin writing: http://www.bionetonline.org/english/content/ff_eth.htm and http://www.idebate.org/debatabase/topic_details.php?topicID=12.
300 words is a very short piece of writing. You will have to be very selective about what you write. I do not want any copy and paste, I want 300 words of your own explaining your view on this topic.
You need to draft this in your book (hand written) and then word process and post on the blog. You then need to read each others posts and leave a respectful comment about whether or not you agree with their thoughts on the topic and why - fairly short ie 2 sentences. You must do this for each person in the class.
Assessment
- Post 300 word explanation in your own words.
- How clear your viewpoint has been written.
- Comment on all other class members posts. A respectful comment on each of the other 8 posts is required (minimum 2 sentences).
- Amount of thought that has gone into your comments on others posts.
Write a sequel to Jurassic Park (I know there is already a Jurassic Park 2). Regardless of whether you have seen Jurassic Park 2 or not I want you to write a sequel that you think would be exciting to an audience of people aged between 15 and 25.
Length - approximately 2 typed pages
Assessment
- Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitals, paragraphing.
- Originality of ideas and concepts with regards to the direction your story takes (story line).
- How well it links with the first story "Jurassic Park".
- Introduction of new characters and how well they are described.
