Submitted by Tracey Kloeckl-Jimenez
Objectives:
Content:
Students will...
- identify the different components and function(s) of their assigned body system
complete the questions found in the Track Star regarding their particular body system access and formulate this information and appropriate visuals into presentational format Cultural:
Language: Content Obligatory
Vocabulary/Structures
Students will...
- identify the principal parts of their body system (see Appendix A) accompanying the expression(s) consta de o consiste en
recognize the cardinal numbers along with body parts in order to understand the extent of a particular system/system's function recognize the 3rd person singular and plural present tense forms of ser, tener ,ayudar, contribuir ,distribuir llevar, mandar and transformar in order to identify the components and function(s) of their assigned body system and how it might interact with other system(s) recognize and respond to the 2nd person singular and plural preterite forms of verbs of classroom verbs, such as ir, investigar, leer, encontrar, apuntar, escribir, incluir, copiar, etc. in conjuntion with the word ya, in order to take advantage of the instructors guidance (i.e. "¿Ya encontraste/ encontrasteis los visuales que quieres/queréis usar?) Functions
Students will...
interpret information from on-line sources about their assigned body system Language: Content Compatible
Vocabulary
Students will...
recognize cognates, such as respiración, digestión, páncreas, etc. to aid in their comprehension of components and function of their assigned body system Learning Strategies / Social and Skills Development:
Students will...
- use contextual cues (titles, headlines, on-line graphics, cognates, frequency of occurrence and previously-learned words) to identify the principal vocabulary terms associated with their assigned body system
scan or skim for recognizable descriptive phrases about their assigned body system as well as reference to other body systems and parts in order to identify function and affect of their system on the body use repetition of unknown word(s) used by another in order to gain clarification (i.e. in instructor's guiding questions)
Time Frame:
3-4 days
Materials Needed:
- Computer lab with access to Internet (at least one computer needed for each team of study)
- Disks for the students to save their notes as well as their Powerpoint™ presentation
- Printer for students to print out a hard copy of any handouts
Description of Assessment (Performance Project):
Pre-task 2:
Teacher arranges for 4 days of laboratory use.Task 2 Set-Up (day 3):
Students will get together in assigned teams, share what terms they expect to hear and divide up responsibilities (See Requisitos handout).During Task 2 (days 3,4,5,6):
Students begin to access the different sites listed on the TrackstarTM with regards to their particular body system. As they access the sites, they identify the different Spanish terms needed to talk about their assigned body system. They complete the content-obligatory interrogatives and vocabulary for their body system and begin to develop a presentation of their own.As students research and compile their presentation, they should consult the investigación/presentación list, which can be found on the Requisitos handout.
Post-Task 2 (days 5 and 6 ):
Students assemble their group's formal presentation (see Requisitos de presentación). Day 6 should also be used to transfer student PowerPointTM presentations to the instructional computer if needed and rehearse.
Assessment:
Students will complete a checklist to see if they have completed all the research and preparation requirements for their presentation (See page 2 of Requísitos de presentación).
References and Resources:
For Track Star links on body systems, consult the following http://trackstar.hprtec.org/main/display.php3?trackid=108624
For Track Star home page http://trackstar.hprtec.org/
For Track Star information and resources,
http://trackstar.hprtec.org/
Attachments:
NOTE: some attachments are in PDF form (get Acrobat Reader)1~2~3-presentationreqs.doc (Requisitos)
1~2-introtosystems.track (main Trackstar™ links to body systems)