Week 2 | Dinosaur Metabolism
This Week – Begin [suggested dates]
- Start with [Weekly Quiz 3a]
- Hey all! This week, we will be working in groups. I know this can be challenging given our varying distance and time commitments, but let’s give it a try! First, check out which group you are in by clicking on People in the menu on the left. Then click on Dinosaur Metabolism group and see which one you are in. You can then “Visit the Group Homepage” to see where and how you will interact with your group. Keep in mind that you will have to connect with your group early in the week, ask each other questions and exchange information midweek, and then produce a final product by the end of the week. In addition to that task this week, you will need to get the background information through the lecture videos below.
I would suggest that at the beginning of the week [suggest dates] you identify what each group member will do, and identify a means you will use to communicate. If you want you can set up video chat through the Conferences option in the left-hand menu. You can also use the Discussion or Collaboration options.
Midweek [suggest dates] you should all have read and discussed the paper with other members of your group (or at least clarified questions or points of interest through something like a discussion board). You should have a plan of how you will work together to identify the questions, shoot, and post a video for Flipgrid [link to grid].
The videos are due by [insert date] (around noon) you need to shoot and post the video on Flipgrid on behalf of your group. At the beginning of next week you will all individually view and comment on videos on Flipgrid.
I will grade group-work participation through viewing your discussion boards and information exchange and (possibly) an anonymous survey of your group members.
On your own (each person) should view the videos between Friday night and Sunday, comment on 2 videos then complete the Complete your assessment on the survey here: [Dinosaur Metabolism]
If you have ANY QUESTIONS please contact Dr. B.
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This Week in Dinos
What is a Dinosaur?
These images are meant to be humorous, but have you ever really taken a good look at a bird’s feet? Every time I do I see DINOSAURS! Let’s jump into the research and see what exactly makes a Dinosaur a Dinosaur!
Weekly Schedule
Monday- University Holiday No Class, Weekly Quiz 2a
Wednesday- What is a dinosaur? L2- Exploring Dinosaur Phylogeny, Notes with Gaps Week 2
Friday- Exploring Dinosaur Phylogeny, Weekly Quiz 2b
Complete on Canvas:
For extra information this week I highly suggest the book How to Build a Dinosaur (Links to an external site.) by paleontologist extraordinaire Jack Horner
Links
Dr. Ashley Burkett Assistant Professor of Geology Hello all! I am excited to have you in this class! This will be the first face-to-face offering of the course. I appreciate all feedback from content and delivery to typos and broken links. Please feel free to contact me via email, Canvas, phone, or office hours! I would love to hear from you. |
