Aquarium+Projects

Aquarium Proposal You and your group are going to make a proposal for the organisms you would like to put into your tank. There will be some time given in class to research animals and anything you don't finish in class will have to be done on your own, **You will submit your complete proposal with the intent to make your project a reality.** Your project should be __typed__, __organized__, __uniform__ and //submitted via hard copy as well as digitally//. Below are the guidelines that your proposal should have outlined, extra information is always welcome and makes your proposal stronger.


 * I ask that everyone brings in $1.00 to support the production and maintenance of their tank as we are going to execute these projects and care fore these animals for the rest of the year. ** If for any reason you think this request is unattainable or unreasonable, please let me know privately.

__ Proposal Guidelines: __
 * The tank you will be provided is 10 gallons (If your have other supplies you may add them to your proposal)
 * Your tank needs an established environment
 * Your tank must have at __least__ 4 organisms and at least 2 different species (i.e. plants, inverts, fish)
 * The fish must be compatible and need the same abiotic factors (temp, pH, tank size. etc.)
 * Your budget must remain __between__ $20-$25


 * Possible communities:** //Fish from different environments should **NOT** be in the same tank.//
 * African Chichlids
 * South American Chichlids
 * Tropical
 * Semi-aggressive

__ Proposal Structure: __ This is the written portion. This should be done in complete sentances, you may add charts and lists but they also need to be described in order to be considered as relevant information.


 * Abstract:** A quick overview of your project stating what you would like to do. A summary, make me excited to read more and to want your tank, the number of animals, price etc. (this should be completed LAST!!!!!)


 * Environment:** What is the ecosystem, where can it be found in nature, abiotic and biotic factors what are the parameters that will be set in the tank?


 * Organisms:** A description of the animals you have chosen, reasons for choosing them, how they will fit in the environment rationalization of price


 * Exhibit sheets:** A detailed description of each organism, 1 page per animal. (Like you would see at an aquarium or a museum)[[file:Exhibit sheet Template.docx]]


 * Conclusion:** Review of what you would like to do, but concise in 2 sentences**.** As well as, final comments, reasons why I should accept your proposal.


 * Sources:** Should have a key or label for the type of information that was attained from each source, Active links need to be provided, (they can be clicked on and directed to the source)

__ Proposal Rubric: __ What I will use to assess your proposal, everyone in the group will receive the same grade.

**Aquarium Proposal Assessment Rubric: ** **0-4 ** ||  **Developing ** **5 ** ||  **Accomplished ** **7 ** ||  **Exemplary ** **10 ** ||  **Score **  || **0-2 ** || **3 ** || **4 ** || **5 ** ||   || **0-2 ** || **3 ** || **4 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">5 ** ||   || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">0-4 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">5 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">7 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">10 ** ||   ||
 * || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">Missing/Unacceptable **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Abstract: ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Title or abstract were omitted or inappropriate given the problem, purpose, and method. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Title or abstract lacks relevance or fails to offer appropriate details about the proposed environment, variables, context, or propose. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Title and abstract are relevant, offering details about the proposal. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Title and abstract are informative, succinct, and offer sufficiently specific details about the purpose, context, and proposed variables of the environment. ||  ||
 * ** Environment: ** || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">The ecosystem details in nature or how it will be established in the tank were omitted or inappropriate, new or biotic and abiotic factors were identified.  || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">The ecosystem lacks details in nature or how it will be established in the tank, some biotic and abiotic factors were identified.  || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">The ecosystem is explained in nature as well as how it will be established in the tank, biotic and abiotic factors were identified.  || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">The ecosystem is thoroughly explained in nature as well as how it will be established in the tank, many biotic and abiotic factors were identified as well as other possibilities that would be added outside the proposal.  ||   ||
 * ** Organisms: ** || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Descriptions and rationalizations were omitted or inappropriate for each organism, and/or how it fits in the environment.  || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Descriptions and rationalizations lack details for each organism, and/or how it fits in the environment.  || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Descriptions and rationalizations for each organism as well as how it fits in the environment are present and support the purpose of the proposal.  || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Descriptions and rationalizations for each organism, as well as how it fits in the environment is detailed, well structured, supports the purpose making a strong sustainable environment.  ||   ||
 * ** Exhibit sheets: **

(x2) || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Exhibit sheets were omitted or inappropriate in providing a synopsis of the organism and how to take care of it. || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Each exhibit sheet was present but lacking uniformity, organization, and/or a detailed synopsis of the organism and how to take care of it. || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Each exhibit sheet was organized, and provided a synopsis of the organism and how to take care of it. || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Each exhibit sheet was uniform, organized, and provided a detailed synopsis of the organism and how to take care of it. ||  ||  **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">0-2 **  || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">3 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">4 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">5 ** ||   || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">0-2 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">3 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">4 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">5 ** ||   ||
 * ** Conclusion: ** ||  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Conclusion was omitted or inappropriate <span class="apple-converted-space" style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"> in reviewing <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"> what you would like to do.   || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Conclusion was lacking in reviewing what you would like to do and/or final comments do not provide reasons for your tank proposal to become a reality.  || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Conclusion reviews what you would like to do. Final comments provide reasons for your tank proposal to become a reality.  ||  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"> Conclusion reviews what you would like to do in concise in sentences ** . ** Final comments provide sufficient reasons for your tank proposal to become a reality.  ||   ||
 * **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sources: ** || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Sources key or label was omitted or inappropriate for the type of information that was attained from each source. Links were not active or were missing.  || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Sources are lacking a key or label for the type of information that was attained from each source and not all of the links are active or provided.  || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Sources are provided and active but not explained..  || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;">Sources have an appropriate key or label for the type of information that was attained from each source and the active links are provided.  ||   ||


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comments: Total Score: **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> ___/50__

__ Participation Rubric: __ What you will use to assess your group members. This will be anonymous and will be averaged together.

** Cooperative Learning Peer Assessment Rubric: **
 * || ** Seldom or Never Demonstrates **   ** 1 **  ||  ** Sometimes **   ** Demonstrates **   ** 2 **  ||  ** Frequently Demonstrates **   ** 3 **  ||  ** Always Demonstrates **   ** 4 **  ||  ** Score **  ||
 * ** Responsibilities ** ||
 * // Fulfills Team Role & Duties // || Does not perform any duties of assigned team role || Performs some duties || Performs all duties || Performs all duties & helps others ||  ||
 * // Participates in Action Planning // || Does not participate in planning even after encouragement || Participates in planning after encouragement || Participates in planning without encouragement || Participates in planning & encourages others ||  ||
 * // Shares Responsibilities // || Does not fulfill responsibilities & relies on others to do their work || Fulfills some responsibilities || Fulfills responsibilities || Fulfills responsibilities & helps others ||  ||
 * ** Contributions ** ||
 * Researches & Gathers Information || Collects information that does not relate to the topic || Collects very little information which relates to the topic || Collects some basic information which mostly relates to the topic || Collects a lot of information that relates to the topic ||  ||
 * ** Share Information ** ||
 * // Upholds Team Action Plan // || Doesn't follow the team action plan || Follows the team action plan some of the time || Follows the team action plan || Follows the team action plan & helps others stay on track ||  ||


 * Comments:**
 * Total Score:** ___/20__

__ Research: __ I will be purchasing these organisms from Petco which is a good place to start. Fish Research

Aquarium Proposal DUE: Thursday, January 28th