PRESENTATION TASK

Classroom Context: This performance assessment focuses on a high school biology teacher, Mr. Hutto, who is preparing a unit on the life cycle of a butterfly - metamorphosis.

Background: As part of the study on metamorphosis, Mr. Hutto would like to present to his students a brief slide show presentation outlining the four stages of butterfly life. He would like to have each slide in the presentation advance manually.

Available Files:Graphics can be found on the same wiki page as this PowerPoint skills app.

The Task: Mr. Hutto has asked the Master Technology Teacher for assistance in creating the presentation.

Using your knowledge of presentation software, create a model slide show presentation to Mr. Hutto’s specifications. In creating this presentation, you should:• Create an introduction slide that provides the subject, date and teacher’s name.• Create slides 6 through 9 using the files provided by Mr.. Hutto. Each slide

should– Contain a title, an appropriate graphic image and text provided displayed

as a bulleted list.– Animate the entry of the text of slides 6 and 8 (the animations should

occur automatically and not require a mouse or keyboard click).– Animate the entry of the graphics in slides 7 and 9 (the animations should

occur automatically and not require a mouse or keyboard click).

• Formatting:– Use appropriate transitions to communicate effectively without distracting from the

content of the presentation.– Use a color scheme appropriate for audience members including those who may be color-

blind.– Use the principles of design to format the text and graphics to communicate to the

intended audience.– Provide a brief explanation defending your selections above in the notes section of the

introduction slide.

(Slide # 1)Metamorphis – Life Cycle of ButterfliesEggs are first stageThey are tiny, sometimes microscopicLaid on the underside of host plant leavesHatching predetermined by time eggs are laid

(Slide # 2)Caterpillars – the feeding stageMinute, some virtually invisible to naked eyeColoration of caterpillar is quite diverseJob of caterpillar is to eat, eat, eatCaterpillars must shed skin several times, each shedding called an instarCan multiply in size more than a thousand foldWhen final instar occurs, pupa emerges

 

 (Slide # 3)Pupa - the transition stageTransformation in pupa stage is miraculousWhat emerges in no way resembles the caterpillarComplete disassembly of the cells and reassembling of cells into new formThe butterfly emerges from this stage

(Slide # 4)Adult Butterfly – the reproductive stageUpon emerging, the swollen body pumps fluid into tiny shrived up wingsWithin a few hours, wings are full sized, dried, and become more rigidButterflies are ready to take flightThe job of the adult is to mate and lay eggsMost live only one or two weeks

All photographs courtesy of The Academy of Natural Sciences http://www.ansp.org/museum/butterflies/life_cycle.php

MetamorphosisCycle of a Butterfly

Mr. HuttoFebruary 24, 2013

Metamorphosis – Life Cycle of Butterflies

Eggs are first stage They are tiny, sometimes

microscopic Laid on the underside of host

plant leaves Hatching predetermined by

time eggs are laid

Caterpillars – the feeding stage

Minute, some virtually invisible to naked eye

Coloration of caterpillar is quite diverse

Job of caterpillar is to eat, eat, eat Caterpillars must shed skin several

times, each shedding called an instar Can multiply in size more than a

thousand fold When final instar occurs, pupa

emerges

Pupa - the transition stage

Transformation in pupa stage is miraculous

What emerges in no way resembles the caterpillar

Complete disassembly of the cells and reassembling of cells into new form

The butterfly emerges from this stage

Adult Butterfly – the reproductive stage

Upon emerging, the swollen body pumps fluid into tiny shrived up wings

Within a few hours, wings are full sized, dried, and become more rigid

Butterflies are ready to take flight The job of the adult is to mate and

lay eggs Most live only one or two weeks