What If Protist One Pager

What if Protists Disappeared? One Pager “Life would not long remain possible in the absence of microbes.”—Louis Pasteur Is Pasteur correct? Microbes include a very diverse assortment of microorganisms. Protists are single or multi-celled eukaryotic microorganisms. What would happen if all of the protists on Earth suddenly disappeared? They are small, but does that mean they are not important? For this project, you will research one type of protists. While researching, you need to pay attention to the type of sources you are getting information from. Reputable sources are unbiased, up to date, and from credible organizations. Possible Research Topics: -Plasmodium (Protists associated with Malaria) -Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (African Sleeping Sickness) -Bioluminescent dinoflagellates -Phytoplankton and Dinoflagellates that cause Red Tide or Harmful Algal Blooms -Algal Biofuel -Carrageenan in foods

-Seaweed as a food -Organisms that depend on protists as food -Organisms that have a symbiotic relationship with protists -Protist in Cow Rumen -Phytophthora infestans (Irish Potato Famine) -Diatomites and toothpaste

After deciding on a topic, you will sum up what you learn through research by completing a One-Pager. Your One-Pager should answer the question, “What if [your chosen protist] disappeared?” You will need to create a colorful visual display on one sheet of paper. What to include in your one pager: -Name of the protist -Picture of the protist -Special features of the protist (ex. Flagella to move or an eyespot) -Effects of the protist (on the environment, industry, the economy, humans, culture) -Why the protist is important/impactful

Rubric:

(0 point) Needs Improvement

(1 point) Approaching Expectations

(2 points) Meeting Expectations

Display

The page is not completely filled with relevant information. The page is also not colorful.

The page is only one of the following: -Filled with relevant information -Colorful and easy to understand

The page is filled with relevant information. The page is also colorful and easy to understand.

Protist (Facts and Info)

The student is missing three of the following: -Picture/drawing of protist -Name of protist -How the protist moves -Special features of the protist -At least one fun fact about the protist

The student is missing two of the following components: -Picture/drawing of protist -Name of protist -How the protist moves -Special features of the protist -At least one fun fact about the protist

Student includes at least four of the following: -Picture/drawing of protist -Name of protist -How the protist moves -Special features of the protist -At least one fun fact about the protist

Impacts of the Protist

The student does The student not describe the attempts to describe impact of the protist. the impact of the protist but the explanation is not wholly correct or is not complete.

The student provides a coherent and logical explanation as to what impact the protist has.

References The student does (Submitted via not provide any google doc on google references. classroom)

Gallery walk:

The student provides only one reference or does not properly cite both sources.

The student provides two references in proper MLA format.

Exit Ticket

(0 point) Needs Improvement

(1 point) Approaching Expectations

(2 points) Meeting Expectations

The student does not turn in a reflection.

The reflection does not fully answer the question, “What would happen if all of the protists disappeared?

The reflection gives a thoughtful response to the question, “What would happen if all of the protists disappeared?” and is supported by evidence.