Marc+Eckert

Marc Eckert Role: **Researcher** (I wanted to put my own spin on this role). Locate a real-world issue in the text, then provide resources to the members of the group on this issue. After that, have group members respond to the information presented by the researcher.

In Chapter 5, Dilemma at Orchila, Peter is faced with a difficult situation. They spot four sea turtles turned face up on their shells after being captured by the local fishermen. While Raffy wants to save the turtles from their fate, Peter tries to explain to Raffy that the local culture is different to their own.

In reality, sea life is facing more and more danger each year. Sea turtles face a vareity of different threats that have diminished their numbers in the wild. Research each problem turtles face by clicking the links in the VoiceThread presentation (click the caption), and propose possible solutions to these problems.

__**Research Information:**__

Slide One Information: Poaching Slide Two Information: Fishing Slide Three Information: Plastic Slide Four: Information from Chapter 5. On the final picture, respond with your own thoughts on Peter's decision in the book. While the turtles eventually are released, it was not Peter's decision to do so. Do you agree or disagree with Peter's decision to leave the turtles on the beach for the fishermen? Why do you believe this was the correct/incorrect decision?

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 * ~ LevelsCriteria ||~ **Below Grade Level Standards** ||~ **Approaching Grade Level Standards** ||~ **Meets Grade Level Standards** ||~ **Exceeds Grade Level Standards** ||~ Score/Level ||
 * Content of the Response || Student does not respond to most of the information that is presented. The student's responses are incomplete. || Student responds to 1-2 slides with information. Some of the responses are incomplete. || Student responds to all of the slides presented with relevant information and complete answers while providing ideas to solve the problems. || Student responds to all of the slides with in-depth responses and provides multiple innovative ideas for solving the problems that are presented on each slide. ||  ||
 * Originality || Student copies the responses of others. Most of their thoughts are not original. || Student response contains some originality, but some of the content in the responses are not original thoughts. || Student response consists of mostly original thoughts. The ideas given by the student are unique and different than the other responses given. || Student response if very unique and original. The student uses the information given to synthesize ideas that are completely original and creative. ||  ||
 * Grammar || Student makes many errors in grammar and/or oral speech in their response. || Student makes some mistakes in grammar and/or oral speech in their response. || The student gives a clear response that only contains a few minor errors in grammar and/or oral speech. || The student is able to clearly articulate their ideas and does not make any errors in grammar and/or oral speech. ||  ||