Hello, I have a final project I will provide details.
Now, it is time to share what you have learned about your species with local children and young people!
You will produce an educational resource (visual display, video, or podcast) on the research and data analysis that you have done for the Urban Wildlife Project over the last few weeks. For details on exactly what content to include and helpful tools/resources that you can use to make your poster, please refer back to the Creating Educational Resources page.
Project requirements:
Your resource must include the information below (in any order that makes sense for your project). Think about your target audience when designing your educational resource!
- Background on your species - important background information on the ecology and biology of your species. Be sure to include why they are successful in an urban environment. You should also include a picture of your species (or a description if you are doing the podcast) You are essentially taking what you wrote for Urban Wildlife Project Individual Species Research !!!!! I HAVE ATTACHED BELOW, BUT THE PROFESSOR COMMENTED ;; You included some good information your responses, but some of it is missing in-text citations.There are some issues with the formatting of your citations. You may find it helpful to review the Citing Sources page in the Week 2 Lab module.""""!!!!!!!!
and distilling it down to the most important parts. Keep in mind your audience, so make sure it is not too technical. - How this research is done - Explain a little bit about what trail cameras are and how they work. They might also want to add something about where they were located. For an exemplary project, you should also include how we used satellite images to determine land use.
- What you found - What did you find out about how your species is responding to urbanization in the Pasadena area? You should include what you found in the Graphing and Analysis of Camera Trap Data """""I ATTCAHED BELOW, BUT AGAIN PROF COMMENTEDDD.... This is a good start on the graphs, but your x- and y-axes labels are flipped and there is something wrong with your data. Even if a location does not have any observations of your species, you still need to include a label for it on the graph. I would suggest that you check the data and re-make the graphs before working on the final project.
This is a great start on the figure descriptions, but they should not include interpretation of the results -- they should state only what the data shows.'''' - assignment and the Tree Canopy Analysis """"I COLLECTED THE DATA AND ATTACHED A IMAGE BELOW""""" assignment. Again, keep in mind your audience. You need to explain this, not just copy and paste your graph.
- Works cited (if doing a podcast you can paste this into the assignment comments).
If you are creating a video or display, you may use, figures, diagrams, maps, charts, and/or photographs.
Rubric
Educational Resource
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesigned for Children and Young People | 9 to >8.0 ptsExcellentEducational resources is designed to be interesting for children and young people. It is at the correct level (not too technical). It uses storytelling (podcast) and/or colorful and clear visual/ video aids.8 to >6.0 ptsGoodOverall the project is the appropriate level and is elements to engage the audience. 6 to >5.0 ptsDevelopingProject is either too technical in places or would not overall be engaging for the audience.5 to >1.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProject was not designed for this audience.1 to >0 ptsNo Marks | 9 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScience Content | 18 to >16.0 ptsExcellentAll science content (background information on the species, how research was done, and findings) is included and is accurate.16 to >14.0 ptsGoodProject may be missing a few details in the required content or contain minor inaccuracies. 14 to >12.0 ptsDevelopingSection of science content is missing or contains significant inaccuracies.12 to >8.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProject is incomplete8 to >0 ptsNo Marks | 18 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Media | 4 to >3.0 ptsExcellentAll media used (audio, video, and/or images) is clear and easy to hear and/or see.3 to >2.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementSome parts of the audio/ video/ visuals are unclear or low quality and/or hard to see/ hear. 2 to >0 ptsNo Marks | 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations/ Attributions | 3 to >2.0 ptsCompleteProperly formatted citations for all information sources and attributions for all images are included (in comments for podcasts)2 to >0.0 ptsIncompleteSome citations or attributions are missing 0 ptsNo Marks | 3 pts |
Please I want it really good, I had asked for you guys''s help earlier I need a video or whatever wold be perfect for this assignment.
ACCORDING to the discussion posts we found that the data I will attach all the info..... Please it will be checked for AI I think so make sure its really good. Specially citation.
GIVEN THAT:::
Consider Your Audience!
For the last part of this project, you will be creating an educational resource that may be (with your permission!) used by our community partners. The goal is to create something that would teach kids between the ages of 8 and 14 about your species and how it has responded to urbanization. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Age Appropriateness: Keep the content suitable for the target age group. The material should be engaging and understandable for 8-year-olds while still being informative and not too simplistic for 14-year-olds. For example:
- Simple Language: Use clear and straightforward language, avoiding overly technical terms. Define any new vocabulary in a way that's easy to understand.
- Vivid Visuals: Incorporate colorful and engaging images that capture the attention of younger children.
- Short Segments: Present information in bite-sized chunks. Children in this age group might have shorter attention spans, so break down content into smaller sections.
- Narrative Approach: Tell stories about the wildlife, weaving in educational facts. Stories can help hold their interest and make the learning experience more enjoyable.
Safety Guidelines: If you're encouraging kids to observe wildlife in their natural habitats, provide safety tips and guidelines. Emphasize the importance of respecting animals' space and not disturbing them.
Ethical Considerations: Teach kids about responsible wildlife observation and the importance of not interfering with animals' natural behaviors.
What to Create?
For this project, you have your choice of format! You can create:
- a video (3-5 minutes in length)
- a podcast (aim for 10 minutes)
- a 5-6 panel graphical display (think like your factsheets - but something that could be displayed at Kidspace or PHS)
- If you have another idea you are excited about trying (not a paper!) please contact me!
There are several easy-to-use online video editors. I suggest you look at these to see what they can do. Most of them allow you to easily add images (and even link to Commons image search) and animations. You are free to use anyone that you wish, I have listed a few here just to give you some ideas.
Tools - Adobe Express
- Adobe ExpressLinks to an external site. — You can use this tool for free; although, you must create an account to use it. If prompted, do not sign up for the 30-day trial for the premium version, as this will require you to provide payment information. This is the platform I would suggest. It is easy to use and you can easily add Creative Commons images.
- The video below shows how to create and download a video using Express on a computer. If you choose to work on a phone or tablet, you will need to download the mobile app (available for iOS only) that is still called Adobe Spark Video. Please be aware that the app workflow might be different from what is shown in this video.
*Note: The video is rather long, so use the video chapters to navigate to the most relevant content.
Other Tools
- Moovly- You can sign up for a free 30-day trial with an email. Easy to use (NOTE: if you use the built-in AI you need to state that you have done so!
- Renderforest.- Create animated video easily
- Screen Pal- Free tool that allows you to record a screencast on your computer. If you use this, I recommend first creating slides with your images and text using Google Slides/Powerpoint.
- Wondershare - FlimoraLinks to an external site. - requires download
Tools for Finding Images
Many of the tools listed above link directly to Creative Commons image databases and will automatically make attributions for you. You may find you need images (like of your species that) they do not have. Resources for Finding Images
Make sure you are not violating copyright law!