UPT

__Working Title __:  Predator-prey relationships in an ecosystem.

 __Content Standards__ 6.2 An ecosystem is composed of all the populations that are living in a certain space and the physical factors with which they interact. C6 Explain how populations are affected by predator-prey relationships.

 __Information Literacy/Inquiry Standards/21st Century Skills__:
 * 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format.
 * 1.2.6 Display emotional resilience by continuing to pursue information to gain a broad perspective.
 * 1.4.3 Monitor own information-seeking processes for effectiveness and progress and adapt as necessary.
 * 2.1.3 Draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real-world situations.
 * 2.3.1 Connect understanding to the real world.
 * 2.4.2 Reflect on systematic process and assess for completeness of investigation.
 * 3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.
 * 3.2.1 Demonstrate confidence by presenting ideas to others.
 * 3.4.2 Assess the quality and effectiveness of the learning product.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">4.4.5 Develop personal criteria for gauging how effectively own ideas are expressed.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> __Purpose__: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Students will learn about the predator-prey relationship between moose and wolves on Isle Royale National Park, Michigan, United States. Students will apply this knowledge to convince a potential employer of their understanding of this ecosystem as a qualification for a job as a park ranger. Students will evaluate their own understanding and their own effectiveness in presenting this understanding to potential employer.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> __Essential Question__: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">How can we apply and share our knowledge of ecosystems and our understanding how populations are affected by predator-prey relationships in the service of work as contributing members of our society?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> __Work Habits__:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Attending to details, accuracy
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Managing time
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Organizing work
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Working independently
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Researching important facts
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Working independently

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> __Thinking Skills__: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Students will identify important facts about and show understanding of predator-prey relationships. They will identify important facts about ecosystems. They will develop an understanding of the predator-prey relationship in an ecosystem using research materials. They will develop an interpretation of this understanding and apply this to a real world situation by creating reports for a potential employer and they will give supporting evidence as to why they are the most knowledgeable in this area of information in order to be offered the job of park ranger with compelling arguments. They will compare their observations with their classmates in a mock interview group. They will rate the quality of their own understanding of this ecosystem and potential for good job performance based on this understanding.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> __Formats of Products and/or Performances__:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Notes, comments and reflections in the “Research Checklist” as resources are viewed
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Written report with compelling arguments to employer for Park Ranger position
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Verbal performance in mock interviews

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> __Audience__: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Hiring Committee for position of Park Ranger at Isle Royale National Park

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> __Role of Learner in Task__: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Job Applicant

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> __Instructional Arrangement(s)__: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> _x_ individual - for writing and research <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> _x_ small group - for mock interviews <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> large group <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> _x_ whole class – for web based research trainings and other instruction

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Technology: __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">IConn and other research databases

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Collaborative Teaching Roles and Responsibilities ____
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Library Media Specialist will
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Assist students in finding materials for research
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Teach / assist student in evaluating authoritative resources
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Create and teach students to use ‘evaluating web based resources’ rubric
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Co-conduct mock interviews (small groups) where students present their knowledge with Classroom Teacher
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Classroom Teacher will
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Introduce subject of predator-prey relationships in classroom
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Further students' understanding of ecosystems and closed ecosystems
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Assign and grade report
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Co-conduct interview panels with LMS

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> __Timeline__: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> The entire project will take three weeks in the classroom with one library visit per week. The mock interview panels will take place during one classroom period at the end of the project.