Road Map to the Senses Block 4

Create a crash course video for the senses that will help you and others understand our
sensory systems and how they work.

Your video must include the following:

- Structures of organs associated with Sensation
- Explanations of how the sensory information is processed and perceived
- Examples of how the sense can be fooled if it can be (How can we alter our
perception of reality using this sense)
- Main theories related to the sensation
- Any common disorders/issues that occur when there is damage to various structures
o What are their treatments
o How do they change our perception of the world?
- One uncommon or rare disorder
o What is the common treatment if there is one
o How does it change our ability to perceive the world?
- What other Sense is your sense most closely connected when building your
perception of reality

*****This is to be done with one guide per group*****

Senses: vision (sight), audition (hearing), gustation (taste), olfaction (smell), somesthesis
(touch)

Presentation guidelines:
Everyone must play a part in the video
Length 8-10 minutes
Class time will be given to work on this project

Grading will be based from a combination of Mr. Bolton’s grade, a group self assessment, a
peer assessment, and note sheet to be collected after all presentations are complete.

Notes sheets will be completed by each student about other groups presentations

Grade Layout:

Mr. Bolton’s Grade /30

Self-Assessment /15
Peer Assessment /15
Notes /10
Total /70
Mr. Bolton’s Rubric /30 Platinum Gold Silver
Content 6 out of 7 Content
requirements are met

Information is
accurate and relevant

Video follows a clear

structure and direction
Effort Effort is shown to have
been put into the
video.

Multiple scenes have

created and used.

Graphics, Audio and

voice overs used
Engagement Material is engaging
and makes an draws
viewers into the
materials
Use of Class time Class time used
(individual) effectively for 80% of
allotted in-school work
days
Participation All group members
played a basic part in
the video

Self-Assessment /15 Platinum Gold Silver

Participation Give constructive and
active input 2/3 of the
time

Listens to team mates

ideas actively 75%

Backing up ideas with

research
Team Work Listens and respects
others ideas
 Incorporating the
viewpoint of others in
75%

Taking on your fair

share +/- 10%
Time Management Set and follow a
schedule 75%
Aesthetics Has more than 2
graphics in the video

Looks like it was not

rushed

Some editing has been

done

Stay within the

timespan by +/- 30s
Research and Content Fulfills all requirements
of project (7 out of 7)

Legitimate sources
used and cited

More than 2 resources

used

Peer Assessment /15 Platinum Gold Silver

Visually appealing 3 or 4 graphics

Not visually
overwhelming
Engaging and Keeps viewers
entertaining attention 75%

Uses multiple scenes to

relay information (3-5
scenes)
Clear communication Clear and accurate
of information information 75% of the
time
Clear and easy to Ideas are organized
follow and flow together 75%
of the time
Effort Effort is clear from all
group members 75% of
the time

Sense Group members (Block 4)

Sight Anna, Elyza, Sarva, Kendra
Smell Juliana, Roxana, Mack
Hearing Colin, Leda, Niusha, Valeria
Touch Manushi, Daphne, Ahya, Arminia
Taste Lauryn, Yuwen, Anette, Maya