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Culminating Task - Biology eBook

Your culminating task for this course will be the creation of an eBook which is worth 20% of your
final course mark. Your eBook will be titled “Biology in….”. You will choose a location to write about.
Choose your geographical area carefully, you want to make sure there is enough natural environment
in your area to connect to all the concepts of biology in this course. Some examples you may choose
could be:
• Biology in Canada • Biology in Northern British Columbia

• Biology in Fiji • Biology in Algonquin Park
• Biology in Ontario
Throughout the course you will be given prompts to create an “eBook chapter”. At the end of each unit you
will submit the eBook chapters for that unit you created to get feedback from your teacher. Then, at the
end of the course you submit your entire eBook for grading. It will be important that you read and consider
the feedback from your teacher at the end of each unit to help you edit and improve your eBook before
submitting the final product.
Here is a sample eBook titled Biology in Fiji. This eBook is different than the one that you will be creating.
Yours will not be this long or detailed. This one was created by an entire class of students together for
the same course you are currently working on (SBI3U). However, it gives you an idea how topics can be
presented.
eBook on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/biology-in-fiji/id856525007?mt=11

eBook in PDF format: https://www.scribd.com/document/193054478/Biology-in-Fiji
For your eBook you may choose to use any form of media. This could include video, audio, text and
images. If you are including any media that you did not create yourself, it is important that you include the
source and make it very clear that someone else has created that piece. Explain why you included it and
how it helps make your point.
It is time to set up your eBook file. Create a file and give it a name and save it. You could do this in any
word processor such as Microsoft Word, O365 or Google Docs. You may choose to try any of these other
options as well. These resources review other good options for creating eBooks.
• Google Slides: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/how-to-create-an-ebook-with-google-slides/

• Canva: https://www.canva.com/create/ebooks/ (you may need to make each entry as a
separate file and submit separately if your file gets too big)
• PowerPoint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD5WUnA4B2g
Here are some other resources you may be interested in reviewing. They are general resources about
creating eBooks.
• https://bookcreator.com/2016/12/9-tips-creating-effective-student-ebooks/
• https://www.adherecreative.com/blog/bid/157363/9-tips-for-effective-ebooks
The culminating task is introduced in Unit 1. There are instructions for writing the chapters throughout the
course. This document contains all the instructions for the parts in one place. You will find the rubric and
then instructions for each chapter of your eBook in this file.
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Rubric for Culminating Task
This rubric will be used to assess your work and give feedback. Please note that there are success criteria
provided with the instructions for each eBook chapter. Each category knowledge and understanding,
thinking and investigation, communication and application are weighted evenly.
Achievement
Criteria Marks/Levels Comments
category
Knowledge and eBook Chapter 1 L4: 80--100 Thorough/High degree
Understanding L3: 70--79 Considerable
Demonstrates an L2: 60--69 Some
understanding of the L1: 50--59 Limited
/45 selected geographical Less than 50
area as it relates to
location, special
characteristics,
rationale for selecting
this area and what
living things are found
in this area. /5
eBook Chapter 2 L4: 80--100 Thorough/High degree
L3: 70--79 Considerable
understanding of L1: 50--59 Limited
dichotomous keys with Less than 50
accuracy. /5
understanding of diversity L1: 50--59 Limited
and ecosystem Less than 50
restoration with depth and
breadth. /5
understanding of bacteria L1: 50--59 Limited
or virus structure,
Less than 50
replication, scientific
classification, and impact
on living things with depth
and breadth. /5
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Knowledge and eBook Chapter 5 L4: 80--100 Thorough/High degree
Understanding L3: 70--79 Considerable
understanding of diversity L1: 50--59 Limited
/45
of living things including Less than 50
classification and
biodiversity with depth and
breadth. /5
understanding of monocots L1: 50--59 Limited
and dicots with depth and
Less than 50
breadth. /5
classification, reproduction,
Less than 50
role in ecosystems, water
transport, and growth factors
in plants with depth and
breadth. /5
understanding of human
L1: 50--59 Limited
impact on evolution with
depth and breadth. Less than 50
/5
understanding of speciation L1: 50--59 Limited
(pressures and
Less than 50
mechanisms) with depth and
breadth. /5
biontechnology reproductive
Less than 50
and genetic technologies)
with depth and breadth.
/5
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Achievement
category
Thinking and Entire eBook L4: 80--100 Thorough/High degree
Investigation L3: 70--79 Considerable
Demonstrates initiating L2: 60--69 Some
and planning skills L1: 50--59 Limited
/15
and strategies with Less than 50
appropriateness (planning
and organizing ebook
chapters) /5
Entire eBook L4: 80--100 Thorough/High degree
Demonstrates use of L2: 60--69 Some
processing skills and L1: 50--59 Limited
strategies with relevance Less than 50
(to take scientific content
and make it flow into
relevant information for
ebook chapters) /5
critical/creative thinking L1: 50--59 Limited
processes, skills and
Less than 50
strategies with flexibility (to
take knowledge of content
and assess and evaluate
real life situations)
/5
Achievement
category
Communication Entire eBook L4: 80--100 Thorough/High degree
/10 Demonstrates expression L2: 60--69 Some
and organization of ideas L1: 50--59 Limited
and information with logic Less than 50
(across the eBook) /5
conventions, vocab, L1: 50--59 Limited
terminology with fluency Less than 50
when writing eBook
chapters /5
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Achievement
category
Application eBook Chapters 5 and/or 7 L4: 80--100 Thorough/High degree
/30 Completes a scientific L2: 60--69 Some
drawing with precision. L1: 50--59 Limited
• Labels are straight Less than 50
• Line drawing (no

shading)
• Accurate /5
Demonstrates application L2: 60--69 Some
of knowledge and skills L1: 50--59 Limited
in familiar contexts Less than 50
with flexibility (taking
information from learning
activities and applying to
similar situations within
eBook chapters) /5
Demonstrates transfer of L2: 60--69 Some
knowledge and skillsto L1: 50--59 Limited
unfamiliar contexts with
Less than 50
relevance (taking
information from class and
applying it to new situations) /10
Makes connections between L2: 60--69 Some
science, technology, society L1: 50--59 Limited
and theenvironment with
Less than 50 /10
breadth.
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Feedback Total /100
Strengths Areas for improvement Next steps
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eBook Chapter – Introducing your Geographic Area

Now, let’s complete your first chapter. This one is just an introduction. It will not be assessed yet. You
will be able to come back to this chapter at the end of the course and polish it up, making any changes
you wish.
1. First, choose your area.

2. Second, review the success criteria outlined in the rubric below.
3. Third, write a general description of the area that you have chosen:
a. Where is it?
b. What are some of the special characteristics? Why did you choose this area?
c. What living things are in this region?
d. What living things are in this area?
When you have written this short, introductory chapter for your eBook save the file. You will come back
to this file often throughout the course.
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eBook Chapter - Dichotomous Key

Investigate your geographic area or region that will be the focus of your eBook (culminating task).
Create a dichotomous key for five species in your area. This will make one of the chapters in your
eBook.
Steps:
1. Chose any five species from your region (make them all plants, all animals, all insects, all
fish, allreptiles or all corals, etc.).
2. Create a dichotomous key that could be used to identify which species is which.
3. Include the scientific name for each.
You may choose to include pictures of each species in your key. These pictures can be from the
internet (sourced properly – credit given) or pictures you take or draw yourself:
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eBook Chapter - Ecosystem Restoration

Create a chapter about an ecosystem restoration project for your eBook. For this chapter or topic you
should demonstrate your understanding of biodiversity - what it is. Describe a project in your region/
area that is working towards restoring biodiversity. Use images, video, audio recording and/or text. You
may discuss any initiative you like within your region.
Success Criteria:
• I have demonstrated my understanding of biodiversity.

• I have demonstrated my understanding of why biodiversity is important.
• I have described an ecosystem restoration project and how it is working to restore biodiversity.
• I have described what the ecological problem is that the restoration project is trying to protect from (for
example, coral bleaching).
• I have included an analysis of the project, which states what I think the project is doing well (effective) and
what it could do to improve.
• I have described what the short term and long-term impacts of this project could be on the ecosystem.
• My information is clear and can be understood by the public (some scientific concepts may need to be
explained).
• I have included images or media if they help explain the topic.
• Any photos or media that I have not created myself are properly sourced.
• I have used appropriate terminology (scientific language).
• I have proofread and spell-checked my work.
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eBook Chapter - Bacteria or Virus

Create an article or section for your eBook on a bacteria or virus that is found or impacts your region. In
your chapter include:
• Information about the structure of the bacteria or virus

• How the bacteria or virus replicates
• The scientific name of the bacteria or virus
• What the impact of the bacteria or virus is on living things in the region (explain the beneficial or
negative impact)
• How organisms protect themselves from the bacteria or virus if applicable
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eBook Chapter - Species

At this time you will draft an eBook chapter about a species from your geographic location. You can
choose any species of interest from your location. Your eBook chapter can be written in text or include
media that you create (video, audio, image, etc.). Any images or quotes you use must be sourced/
referenced.
Your chapter should include the following:
1. History of your species:

• Background Information: Photo, Scientific name, habitat, range, food sources.
• Ancestry: design and informative phylogenic tree that shows how your organism evolved.
2. Classification of your species:
• Using a chart, show how your species progresses through each Taxonomic Category
(Domain,Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species) in relation to other
species. Give some examples of other species in each Taxon group. You may use
pictures.
3. Biodiversity and human impacts:
• Biodiversity: What role does your species have in maintaining biodiversity? For
example, whatare the implications of this species becoming endangered or extinct?
What other species depend on this animal for survival? Are there any current threats to
this species survival?
• Human Impacts: How are humans impacting the survival of your species (positive and
negative)? Create an action plan for maintaining the survival and health of your
species.
4. Resources:
• Be sure to include a list of the resources you used to complete your task.
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eBook Chapter - Monocot or Dicot?

You have had some practice creating scientific drawings. For this eBook chapter or entry your task is
to investigate flowering plants from your geographic area or region. Choose one flowering plant that
interests you. Take or find pictures of it. Compare it to your notes about monocots and dicots. Decide if
it is a monocot or dicot. You are to complete a scientific drawing of the plant and write a brief paragraph
explaining how you know it is a monocot or dicot. This can be put in your eBook with pictures of the
plant. As an extra challenge, try to find the scientific name for your plant. At the end of this unit you will
submit the eBook chapters you have created for feedback. This will give you time to use the feedback
provided to improve your work before submitting it for grading.
Success Criteria:
• I included a picture of my plant.

• I included a scientific drawing of my plant (following the rules for scientific drawings).
• I determined if my plant is a monocot or dicot and explained how I figured this out.
• My pictures show the characteristics that make it a monocot or dicot.
• I included the source of the images I used (if they were used from another website).
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eBook Chapter - Plant Study

At this time you will draft an eBook chapter about a plant from your geographic location. You can
choose any vascular plant of interest from your location. Your eBook chapter can be written in text
or include media that you create (video, audio, image, etc.). Any images or quotes you use must be
sourced/referenced.
Choose a vascular plant from your location. Through research, or visiting/studying the actual plant,
interviewing experts, etc. share the following information about your plant.
NOTE: You do not need to answer every single question, but be sure to review the success criteria.
• What is the common name for your plant? Scientific name?

• What is the full taxonomic classification of this plant? (kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus,
species)
• If your plant is a flowering plant, is it a monocot or dicot? How do you know this?
• Include a labeled diagram or image of the parts of the plant that you can see.
• How does your plant reproduce? What does it need to reproduce (ex. wind, bees,specific animals,
etc.)
• What type of role does your plant play in the ecosystem? What does it provide for animals?
Birds?Insects? Humans?
• Are there any threats to your plant?
• Are there more than one similar species of your plant in the same family? Example: palms,
mangroves or orchids. Describe the common characteristics of that family, and what makes each
species different.
• Does your plant bear fruit? Seeds? Describe them.
• Describe how water transports in and out of your plant. Use the scientific names for the tissues
used.
• Describe what factors affect the growth of this plant.
• Are there any threats to your plant? What things could damage the population?
• What do you know or can you find out about the evolution of this plant? Are there similar plants on
other islands that can be compared to this plant? If so, what things may have caused this plant to
adapt as it did to this location?
Success Criteria
• I included labeled anatomical drawings or images

• I discussed the anatomy of the plant
• I explained how water is transported in and out of the plant
• I explained what factors affect the growth of this plant
• I explained the reproductive mechanisms of this plant in detail. How are new plants of this type
created?
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eBook Chapter – Human Impact on Evolution

This e-book chapter will be about an example of human impact on evolution. Find one example
where humans have impacted evolution in your geographic area. Some examples include
antibiotic resistance, pesticide resistance in plants, herbicide resistance, use of selective breeding
to get desired traits in a plant/animal and plant populations becoming shorter because they are
harvested a lot and the shorter ones are harder to see when harvesting.
Success Criteria:
• I have explained the pressure that humans put on the population.
• I have explained how the pressure by humans impacted the population over generations.
• I have explained the changed in the population over time
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eBook Chapter - Speciation

For this chapter you will research and explain one possible method of speciation for a species from your
geographical area. This post will require more of a creative twist. You may be “hypothesizing” a method
of speciation if you cannot find exact information about your species.
So, for example, if my eBook is about Fiji, I may take a species of bird found on one island of Fiji and
explain how it is different from a similar species on another island or location. I would then propose
reasons for these differences. What pressures may have caused those differences? Are there
characteristics of the island that would make that species well adapted?
Success Criteria:
• I included a description of two species (one from my geographical area)

• I described how the “pressures” or characteristics of where they live caused them to evolve into
different species
• I connected this to one of the mechanisms of speciation
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eBook Chapter - Biotechnology

Throughout our course you have explored a variety of reproductive and genetic technologies.
These include:
• Gel electrophoresis
• DNA fingerprinting or mapping
• In vitro fertilization
• Artificial insemination
Write an eBook chapter about one biotechnology that is used in your area or impacts the work done
while researching biology in your area. If you are able and happen to know or have access to
researchers near you, you can interview an expert to help you with this.
Helpful Resources:
http://www.michener.ca/ce/postdiploma/genetics_technology.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reproductive_technology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_engineering
Success Criteria:
• I explained what the technology is, looks like and where it is found
• I explained how the technology works
• I explained who uses the technology
• I have considered and explained any potential risks or ethical issues of using this technology
• I read and considered the success criteria for “what makes a good blog post”

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Culminating Task - Biology eBook

Culminating Task - Biology eBook

• Biology in Canada • Biology in Northern British Columbia

eBook on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/biology-in-fiji/id856525007?mt=11

• Google Slides: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/how-to-create-an-ebook-with-google-slides/

Rubric for Culminating Task

• Line drawing (no

Feedback Total /100

Strengths Areas for improvement Next steps

eBook Chapter – Introducing your Geographic Area

1. First, choose your area.

eBook Chapter - Dichotomous Key

eBook Chapter - Ecosystem Restoration

• I have demonstrated my understanding of biodiversity.

eBook Chapter - Bacteria or Virus

• Information about the structure of the bacteria or virus

eBook Chapter - Species

Your chapter should include the following:

1. History of your species:

eBook Chapter - Monocot or Dicot?

• I included a picture of my plant.

eBook Chapter - Plant Study

• What is the common name for your plant? Scientific name?

• I included labeled anatomical drawings or images

eBook Chapter – Human Impact on Evolution

eBook Chapter - Speciation

• I included a description of two species (one from my geographical area)

eBook Chapter - Biotechnology

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