Dark Side of Humanity - Bialick

Part A:

Select one of the topics below to research.  After you select a topic, generate three questions you have about this topic.  Use the internet to research and find important information.  When your research is complete, fill out the inquiry sheet and reflect on your most significant learning.

Part B:

Prepare a three minute, informal presentation about your topic, highlighting your most significant learning.  Presentations will be done in small groups.  You must sustain a conversation about your topic for three full minutes.

Suggested ideas for your presentation:

Prepare what you want to say in advance on index cards
Make a handout with interesting facts and pictures

Topics:

Carnival Season
Catacombs
Effects of Alcohol
Fear of being buried alive
Poe's life


Catacombs of Paris

Origins of Catacombs

Mardi Gras History of Carnival

Mardi Gras History

effects of alcohol on the body

fear of being buried alive

fear of being buried alive - famous people

Poe museum

Poe

Industrial Revolution

Industrial Revolution - Ms. Gonzalez

Industrial Revolution

You must complete a total of 3 mini projects on Industrial Revolution

Use the Tic Tac Toe Board to choose your projects


The following links will provide you with information regarding the Industrial Revolution:

Industrial Revolution


British History

History Central

Industrial Revolution

Find It!  - using this link find the databases US History and World History in Context - search "Industrial Revolution" 

Child Development - Birth Defects Assignment

Child Development - Birth Defects Assignment

Working together with a partner you will research one of the following birth defects and answer the following questions:


What is the birth defect? 
How does a person get it? 
Who can get it?
Characteristics and symptoms of the birth defect
When is the birth defect detected?
What can be done for the child once he/she is born?
Is there a cure for this birth defect?
What are the long term effects of the birth defect on this child?
What community resources are available to help parents to be prepare for a baby with special needs?
Prevention?  How?




Guidelines


Make certain you answer each question 
Include relevant pictures/graphics
Do not copy and paste
Proofread
You may include music/sound
Hand in hard copy of your project 


Create a student activity for help your classmates learn about the birth defect


Create guided notes to assist your classmates with note taking
All students are responsible for note-taking the main points of each presentation
A final written exam will be generated from the guide notes used in each of the presentations 


Create a Works Cited page


Noodle tools
Use this database to create a works cited page


Health Reference Center   (database)


Health and Wellness Resource Center  (database)


National Library of Medicine 


Center for Disease Control  (birth defects page)


March of Dimes




List of Birth Defects


CEREBRAL PALSY


CYSTIC FIBROSIS


DOWN SYNDROME


MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY


PKU


SICKLE CELL ANEMIA


ALBINISM


SPINA BIFIDA


TAYSACHS DISEASE