NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT!!


Why is it that some people have allergies and others don’t? What is happening with your immune system? This report will help you to find out.

Research one of the four allergies that you were assigned and are listed below. Follow the allergy report form that you are given. Fill in the graphic organizer as you research, making sure that you record each website. When you write your report, change the color of the vocabulary as you use it!
  1. pollen or dust
  2. cat fur
  3. bee sting
  4. poison ivy

 

SCORING GUIDE

Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Needs Improvement Not Acceptable
5 points x 3 4-3 points x 3 2 points x 3 1-0 points x 3
Scientific Content Thoroughly explains the scientific information in a way that anyone would understand

Most scientific information expalined in an understandable manner

Some scientific information missing or not explained

Information lacking or not very well explained.

Scientific Accuracy All of the material presented was scientifically factual Most of the material presented was scientifically factual Some of the information presented was lacking scientific support Most of the material presented was not factual or could not be substantiated
Vocabulary Appropriately used more immune system terminology than in the given list Appropriately used all or most of the words in the list Used some of the words in the list; or some not used appropriately Used only a few words in the list or didn't change the color of the word in the presentation
Mechanics No errors in spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation Few errors in spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation Several errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation; The reader may need to slow down or reread sections. So many errors in spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation that the reader may not understand what is written.

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