Road Map to the Senses

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 Appear at least once in
the video

Contributed to the
creation of video

Content Helping to research the

topic

7 out of 7 content
topics included
Effort Put in fair share of
work
 Put in at least 1-2
hours a week on the
project
Creativity Came to the group with
unique ideas
Team Work Helped when it was
needed

Peer Assessment /15 Platinum Gold Silver

Entertainment Fun facts are used to
explain ideas

Humour is used
Creativity Colourful engaging
graphics are used

Unique Format
Content Valuable and accurate
information is used to
explain topics
Accessibility Information is easy to
understand 80% of the
time

Information flows
together in an
understandable way
80% of the time
Presentation Annunciation is clear
80% of the time

Eye Contact with

camera is appropriate
but not overwhelming

Enthusiasm/energy is
evident 80% of the
time

Sense Group members (Block 3)

Sight Nathan, Kai, Bliss, Megan L, Sophie, Noelle
Smell Kevin, Izzy, Francisco, Bernice, Catherine, James
Hearing Renee, Anika, Madison, Jessika, Mimi, Isabelle
Touch Sienna, Sophia, Sana, Namin, Olivia, Alice
Taste Elijah, Sean, Adrian, Autumn, Allam, Tina
Sense Group members (Block 4)
Sight
Smell
Hearing
Touch
Taste