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Category Component Unsatisfactory (0pt) Poor (1pt) Acceptable (2.5 pts) Good (3.5 pts) Excellent (5 pts)
Format
Audiovisual
Appeal
No use of
figures/animations
additional to text/audio. No
storyboard apparent
Figures/animations are of bad
quality (blurry, with watermarks,
repeated, unrelated). No
storyboard apparent
Figures/animations are of good
quality: clear, no watermarks. Use of
repeated figures. Audio is engaging.
Storyboard somewhat apparent
Eye‐catching figures/animations of good
quality. Good use of figures, repeated
only if necessary. Storyboard somewhat
apparent. Audio engaging
Outstanding and original
figures/animations. Clearly related to a
storyboard. Audio very engaging
Format Clarity
Figures/animations are
completely unrelated to
text/voice. Text/audio is not
understandable on its own
Figures/animations show vague
and not readily apparent
correlation to text/audio.
Text/audio is somewhat
understandable on its own
Figures/animations show clear
correlation to text/voice. Text/audio
is somewhat understandable on its
own
Figures/animations show clear
correlation to text/audio. Text/audio is
understandable on its own
Figures/animations show outstanding
correlation to text/audio. Text/audio is
understandable on its own.
Figures/animations are understandable on
their own
Sources References No citations included
At least 2 sources are given, not
clearly identified and format is
not correct
At least 3 consistent sources are
given, but not clearly related to
specific information, format with
some mistakes
At least 3 consistent sources are given
clearly related to specific information,
format with some mistakes
3 or more consistent sources are given
related to specific information, format no
mistakes
Language Clarity
Text/audio is not
understandable
Text/audio is convoluted, hard to
understand
Text/audio is well organized in
coherent sentences. Somewhat
difficult to follow the sequence of
sentences.
Text/audio is well organized in coherent
sentences. Easy to follow the sequence
of sentences.
Text/audio is well organized in coherent
sentences. Easy to follow the sequence of
sentences. Text/overall provides one
cohesive message.
Language Age appropriate
Language used is too
complex for a 5‐7th grader
to understand
A big part of the language used is
not explained in a way that a 5‐
7th grader would understand
Most concepts are explained at the
required level. Research of what
language would be appropriate for
that age somewhat apparent
Concepts are explained at the required
level. Research of what language would
be appropriate for that age somewhat
apparent
All concepts are explained at the required
level. Research of what language would be
appropriate for that age completely
apparent.
Accuracy of
information
Figures/Animati
ons
Full of mistakes, no clear
source
Some ambiguities exist. Figures
are obscure
Most figures/animations have a
source that backs up their accuracy.
Figures are self explanatory
All figures/animations have a source
that backs up their accuracy. Figures are
self explanatory
All figures/animations have a source that
backs up their accuracy. Figures have a clear
purpose in the overall story.
Accuracy of
information Text/Audio
Full of mistakes, no clear
source
Some ambiguities exist.
Text/audio are obscure
Most tex/audio have a source that
backs up their accuracy. Sentences
are self explanatory
All text/audio have a source that backs
up their accuracy. Sentences are self
explanatory
All text/audio have a source that backs up
their accuracy. All sentences have a clear
purpose in the overall story.
Accuracy of
information
General
message
Vague and wrong message
and conclusions
Slightly unclear, not enough
description of ideas
Good use of language to convey
accurate message and conclusions
Clear, concise language that conveys
accurate message and conclusions
Engaging language to convey accurate and
memorable message and conclusions
Create either an infographic, video or wikihow/wikipedia/blog entry
Aimed at students between 4th and 7th grade
Hormones
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j5d-cEYF3YM-
Xpfpqc4KwmuO9lY58kB2F5vG9lBQoRo/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j5d-cEYF3YM-Xpfpqc4KwmuO9lY58kB2F5vG9lBQoRo/edit?usp=sharing
Type of hormone: peptide/aa/steroid/lipid
Types and locations of receptors
What causes its release?
Positive and negative feedback loops
What is their action in humans and other species
Alterations
Requirements
At least 3 formal sources:
Course book
Peer-review articles
Verified online sources (with verifiable citations)
Citation style:
APA
http://www.bibme.org/apa
Requirements
Final product:
Video/infographic/wikihow
+
Sources:
Infographic: citations in text as superscripts
references for text right bottom corner. References for
figures in a separate document.
Video: Script with references for figures and
information in a separate document.
Wikihow: citations in text (Lastname, year) and
references at the end of the text
4-7th grade language
Video: 1.5 -2 min long
Infographic ~200 words
Wiki entry ~700-1000 words
Inspiration
pinterest Twitter Internet Archive
Review existing (visual) inspiration.
https://www.pinterest.com/
https://twitter.com/?lang=en
https://archive.org/details/magazine_rack
Inspiration
The story of palm oil @ Guardian
The story of palm oil @ Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/ng-interactive/2014/nov/10/palm-oil-rainforest-cupboard-interactive
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/ng-interactive/2014/nov/10/palm-oil-rainforest-cupboard-interactive
Fact SheetInfographicPoster
Tools
1: Adobe Spark Video
2: Adobe Spark Page
4: Canva
3: Piktochart
Tips
Simple
Consistency & Contrast
White & Negative Space
Copyright Cleared Images
Further resources
Image Resources The following sites include images that are CCO (Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license. The pictures are completely free to be used for personal or
commercial use. You can modify, copy and distribute the photos and no
attribution is not required. Some video editors provide quick access to
some of these resources.
★ Pexels
★ Pixabay
★ Unsplash
★ LibreShot
★ Magdalene
★ SplitShire
★ Pickup Image
★ New Old Stock
★ Public Domain Archive
★ Public Domain Pictures
★ ClipartEtc
★ The Graphics Fairy (blog)
★ The Vintage Moth (blog)
★ Fuzzimo (blog)
https://www.pexels.com/
https://pixabay.com/
https://unsplash.com/
http://libreshot.com/
http://magdeleine.co/
https://www.splitshire.com/
http://pickupimage.com/
http://nos.twnsnd.co/
http://publicdomainarchive.com/
http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/
http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/
http://thegraphicsfairy.com/
http://thevintagemoth.blogspot.com/
http://www.fuzzimo.com/
Video Resources
The following sites include short video clips and motion graphics can be
used to tell your story. (Note, some clips require that you attribute the
source of the video, or the author).
★ Pexels
★ Pixabay
★ Videvo
★ Internet Archive: A/V Geeks
★ Creative Commons Search
★ NASA Media Archive
★ SpinXpress
★ WGBH Lab
https://www.pexels.com/
https://pixabay.com/
https://www.videvo.net/
http://www.archive.org/details/avgeeks
http://search.creativecommons.org/
http://www.dvidshub.net/unit/NASA#.UZJ3T5VKuvI
http://www.spinxpress.com/getmedia
http://lab.wgbh.org/sandbox/
Other Tools
★ Comic Life = Comic Book
★ Twine = Choose Your Own
Adventure
★ One Button Studio = TED-Talk Video
★ Adobe Spark Post = Advertisement
★ Audacity = Podcast Interview
★ iMovie = Movie Trailer
★ Adobe Indesign / Illustrator
(Available at the DML) =
Infographic.
★ ARCGIS = Storymaps
https://twinery.org/
http://libcal.miami.edu/booking/exploratory#Reserve
https://spark.adobe.com/about/post
https://sourceforge.net/projects/audacity/
http://www.apple.com/imovie/
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/en/
Tools & resources are available for rent at the DML.
Digital Media Lab
https://library.miami.edu/medialab/
Category Component Unsatisfactory (0pt) Poor (1pt) Acceptable (2.5 pts) Good (3.5 pts) Excellent (5 pts)
Format
Audiovisual
Appeal
No use of
figures/animations
additional to text/audio. No
storyboard apparent
Figures/animations are of bad
quality (blurry, with watermarks,
repeated, unrelated). No
storyboard apparent
Figures/animations are of good
quality: clear, no watermarks. Use of
repeated figures. Audio is engaging.
Storyboard somewhat apparent
Eye-catching figures/animations of good
quality. Good use of figures, repeated
only if necessary. Storyboard somewhat
apparent. Audio engaging
Outstanding and original
figures/animations. Clearly related to a
storyboard. Audio very engaging
Format Clarity
Figures/animations are
completely unrelated to
text/voice. Text/audio is not
understandable on its own
Figures/animations show vague
and not readily apparent
correlation to text/audio.
Text/audio is somewhat
understandable on its own
Figures/animations show clear
correlation to text/voice. Text/audio
is somewhat understandable on its
own
Figures/animations show clear
correlation to text/audio. Text/audio is
understandable on its own
Figures/animations show outstanding
correlation to text/audio. Text/audio is
understandable on its own.
Figures/animations are understandable on
their own
Sources References No citations included
At least 2 sources are given, not
clearly identified and format is
not correct
At least 3 consistent sources are
given, but not clearly related to
specific information, format with
some mistakes
At least 3 consistent sources are given
clearly related to specific information,
format with some mistakes
3 or more consistent sources are given
related to specific information, format no
mistakes
Language Clarity
Text/audio is not
understandable
Text/audio is convoluted, hard to
understand
Text/audio is well organized in
coherent sentences. Somewhat
difficult to follow the sequence of
sentences.
Text/audio is well organized in coherent
sentences. Easy to follow the sequence
of sentences.
Text/audio is well organized in coherent
sentences. Easy to follow the sequence of
sentences. Text/overall provides one
cohesive message.
Language Age appropriate
Language used is too
complex for a 5-7th grader
to understand
A big part of the language used is
not explained in a way that a 5-
7th grader would understand
Most concepts are explained at the
required level. Research of what
language would be appropriate for
that age somewhat apparent
Concepts are explained at the required
level. Research of what language would
be appropriate for that age somewhat
apparent
All concepts are explained at the required
level. Research of what language would be
appropriate for that age completely
apparent.
Accuracy of
information
Figures/Animati
ons
Full of mistakes, no clear
source
Some ambiguities exist. Figures
are obscure
Most figures/animations have a
source that backs up their accuracy.
Figures are self explanatory
All figures/animations have a source
that backs up their accuracy. Figures are
self explanatory
All figures/animations have a source that
backs up their accuracy. Figures have a clear
purpose in the overall story.
Accuracy of
information Text/Audio
Full of mistakes, no clear
source
Some ambiguities exist.
Text/audio are obscure
Most tex/audio have a source that
backs up their accuracy. Sentences
are self explanatory
All text/audio have a source that backs
up their accuracy. Sentences are self
explanatory
All text/audio have a source that backs up
their accuracy. All sentences have a clear
purpose in the overall story.
Accuracy of
information
General
message
Vague and wrong message
and conclusions
Slightly unclear, not enough
description of ideas
Good use of language to convey
accurate message and conclusions
Clear, concise language that conveys
accurate message and conclusions
Engaging language to convey accurate and
memorable message and conclusions
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- Inositol triphosphate and diacylglycerol signal transduction
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- The preprohormone�
- Evolution of Hormones
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Project 1- Endocrine system
Requirements
Requirements
Requirements
Audience
Format
Resources
Hormonal Pathways
Project One
Project Description
Create either an infographic, video or wikihow/wikipedia/blog entry aimed at students between 4th and
7th grade that covers the topic chosen by the student.
Learning Outcomes
The endocrine system and how it is connected to behavior are complex topics to approach, particularly when
your audience has different levels of understanding of the topic. This project will allow you to:
+ Reflect, and review the complex information contained in books, scientific articles and other formal sources.
+ Transform your research into meaningful content, using your own words for a specific audience.
Timeframe
Jan 31st: Topic assignment in class: students will sign up for one of the topics given in a google doc
list.
Feb 7th Add format chosen for the topic and add a one paragraph description (outline) of their project
to the google doc
Feb 19th Final product uploaded to blackboard.
Format
Individual project.
Video 1.5-2 minutes long
Infographic ~200 words
Blog entry 700-1000 words + 2-4 meaningful images
Hormonal Pathways
Project One
Content must be uploaded to blackboard in a format that is readable without the need for special
software. Approved formats for videos are .mov, .mp4, .avi for infographics: , .ppt For blog entries:
, For interactive infographics: verified link
Grading and Feedback
Total points for project 40pts
ccuracy of Information 15 pts
Referencing Sources 5 pts
Language audience appropriate 10pts
Engaging format 10 pts
Evaluation will be performed after the final version of the project is uploaded to blackboard. However, if
requested by the student, the professor can give feedback to draft versions.
Specific Rubric can be found on Blackboard
☝ Activities
Break into steps to support the purpose of the project & measurement of learning outcomes. Will you
have students complete the project in incremental steps with multiple opportunities for feedback?
Jan 31st: assignation of topics/ description of formats
Feb 7th: Choice of format/ 1 paragraph outline
Feb 19th: Final project due
Technologies
Video: Adobe Spark Video
Infographic / Poster / Diagram: Canva, Piktochart
https://spark.adobe.com/about/video
https://www.canva.com/
Hormonal Pathways
Project One
Submission
Via Blackboard Assignment
Learning Resources and Support
Identify types of assistance students will require to complete the project? What additional resources will
you need to provide to students to prepare for the assignment? Will you provide examples?
https://youtu.be/2y9GlmOPT2w Learn how to make videos using drawings
Android: mirror beta app records the screen of your tablet
Canva.com infographics https://youtu.be/nShmwzh879g
Adobe spark video
Adobe spark page
Piktochart
Digital media lab, Library
