I ______________________________________________________ understand that my portfolio is a collection of my school work and related achievements. The contents exhibit my effort and progress as
these elements relate to the goals represented in my instructional program.
I agree to accept the responsibility for creating and managing my portfolio as I complete each requirement. I will submit its content for periodic review to my instructor. In doing so, I understand
that the contents of my portfolio, as well as the way in which I have presented the contents, will be evaluated for the purpose of judging my performance in school.
COMPETENCES FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
FIRST STAGE FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
GENERAL COMPETENCES AND ATTRIBUTES
4. Listen, interprets and delivers relevant messages in different contexts by using media, codes and appropriate tools. • Express ideas and concepts through language, math or graphics.
• Apply different communication strategies according to those who are its partners, the context in which it is located and
pursued objectives. • Identify the key ideas in a text or oral discourse and infer conclusions from them.
• Manage technologies of information and communication for information and express ideas. 6. Sustains a personal position on subjects of concern and relevance, considering other points of view critically and
reflectively
• Choose most relevant information for a specific purpose and discriminate between these sources of information according to its relevance and reliability.
• Evaluate arguments and opinions and identify biases and fallacies. • Recognize own prejudices, modify their points of view to meet new evidence, and integrates new knowledge and
perspectives to the acquis that counts. • Structure ideas and arguments in a clear, coherent and concise manner
8. Participates and collaborates effectively in diverse teams.
• Propose ways to solve a problem or develop a project team, defining a course of action with specific steps. • Gives viewpoints openness and considers other people in a reflexive way.
• Assumes constructive, consistent attitude with the knowledge and skills are there within different work teams.
DISCIPLINARY COMPETENCES 6. Use tools and specialized equipment search, selection, analysis and synthesis for dissemination of scientific
information to contribute to their education. 7. Build prototypes or models to solve problems, satisfy needs or demonstrate scientific principles, facts or phenomena
related to experimental sciences. 17. Apply safety standards to reduce risks and harms to himself and nature in the use and handling of chemicals,
instruments and equipment in any context.
ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCE • Describe cell growth and cell cycle explains, in order to differentiate between the processes of mitosis and meiosis,
understanding the importance of this last in the formation of sex cells.
• Recognize stem cells as a possible solution to some medical problems and identifies ethical and medical implications which can have the use of them.
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Stage 1: Cellular Reproduction
Diagnostic Activity
Learning Method Individually
Kind of Evaluation Self assessment
Teaching Strategy Questionnaire
Teaching Resources Prior Knowledge
Due Date
Possible Points 0
Fill in the following table.
Structure Function
Nucleus
Vacuoles and vesicles
Lysosomes
Cytoskeleton
Centrioles
Ribosomes
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi Apparatus
Chloroplasts
Mitochondria
Cell wall
Cell membrane
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Knowledge Activity
Learning Method Individually
Kind of Evaluation Peer evaluation
Teaching strategy questionary
Teaching Resources Miller and Levine
Due Date
Possible Points 10
10.1
1. a. Review. Identify two reasons why a cell’s growth is limited.
b. Explain. As a cell’s size increases, what happens to the ratio of its surface area to its volume?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
c. Applying Concepts. Why is a cell’s surface area-to-volume ratio important? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. a. Review. What is asexual reproduction? What is sexual reproduction? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Explain. What types of organisms reproduce sexually? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
c. Summarize. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both asexual and sexual reproduction?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. The formula for finding the surface area of a sphere, such as a baseball or a basketball, is A _ 4_r 2, where r is the radius. The formula for finding the volume of a sphere is V _ 4/3_r 3.
a. Calculate the surface area and the volume of the baseball and the basketball. Then, write the ratio of surface area to volume for each sphere. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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b. Infer. If the baseball and basketball were cells, which would possess a larger ratio of area of cell membrane to cell volume? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10.2
1. a. Review. What are chromosomes? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Compare and Contrast. How does the structure of chromosomes differ in prokaryotes and eukaryotes? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. a. Review. What is the cell cycle? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Sequence. During which phase of the cell cycle are chromosomes replicated? _________________________________________________________________________
3. a. Review. What happens during each of the four phases of mitosis? Write one or two sentences for each phase. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Predict. What do you predict would happen if the spindle fibers were disrupted during metaphase? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. a. Review. What is cytokinesis and when does it occur? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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b. Compare and Contrast. How does cytokinesis differ in animal and plant cells? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10.3
1. a. Review. Name the two types of proteins that regulate the cell cycle. How do these proteins work? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Form a Hypothesis. Write a hypothesis about what you think would happen if cyclin were injected into a cell during mitosis. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How could you test your hypothesis? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. a. Review. Why is cancer considered a disease of the cell cycle? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Compare and Contrast. How are the growth of a tumor and the repair of a scrape on your knee similar? How are they different? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why do you think it is important that cells have a “control system” to regulate the timing of cell division? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10.4
1. a. Review. What happens during differentiation? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Apply Concepts. What does “mapping” refer to in the process of cell differentiation? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. a. Review. What are stem cells? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Compare and Contrast. How are embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells alike? How are they different? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. a. Review. Summarize the potential benefits and issues of stem cell research. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Form an Opinion. How might technological advances help address the ethical concerns surrounding stem cell research? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
11.4
1.a. Review. Describe the main results of meiosis. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Calculate. In human cells, 2N = 46. How many chromosomes would you expect to find in a sperm cell? How many would you expect to find in an egg cell? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.a. Review. Write a summary of each phase of meiosis. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Use analogies. Compare the chromosomes of a diploid cell to a collection of shoes in a closet. How are they similar? What would make the shoe collection comparable to the chromosomes of a haploid cell? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.a. Review. What are the principal differences between mitosis and meiosis? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Apply concepts. Is there any difference between sister chromatids and homologous pairs of chromosomes? Explain. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4.a. Review. How does the principle of independent assortment apply to chromosomes? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Infer. If two genes are on the same chromosome but usually assort independently, what does that tell you about how close together they are? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
RUBRIC FOR KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION ACTIVITY STAGE 1
Criteria 0 5 8 10
Answers CG 4
4 questions or more unanswered or incorrect
3 questions (or more) unanswered or incorrect
2 questions (or more) unanswered or incorrect
All questions answered and correct
TOTAL
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Organization Activity
Learning Method Individually
Kind of Evaluation Peer evaluation
Teaching strategy Foldable
Teaching Resources Online information, Miller and Levine
Due Date
Possible Points 15
1. - Make a foldable on mitosis and meiosis. You might research on steps for each process as well
as pictures for each phase, include everything as possible, keep organization and creativity, add
notes on curious and important data about it. Take 6 pieces (the example bellow uses only 3) of
paper and arrange them with 5 cm of difference. Fold the papers in half making sure all of the
front pieces are like a stair. Staple and get ready to work. (6 pieces for meiosis and 3 pieces for
mitosis). Bring more paper to add your notes for every stage.
RUBRIC FOR ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY STAGE 1
Criteria 0 1 2 3
Foldable Uses white pages only
It is not organized or unclean or pages of the same color
Made using different color pages but it is not clean or organized
Made using different color pages its clean and organized
CG 4
Mitosis 2 or more stages aren’t included
1 stage isn’t included
Includes all the stages information (miller and levine).
Includes all the stages information (miller and levine). And the student show his knowledge on the topic creatively.
CG 4 CD7
Meiosis 2 or more stages aren’t included
1 stage isn’t included
Includes all the stages information (miller and levine).
Includes all the stages information (miller and levine). And the student show his knowledge on the topic creatively.
CG 4 CD 7
Information and extra notes
All of the information is incorrect or missed key information
There is a lot of information missed or incorrect
Some information missed or incorrect
All of the information is correct. Includes required data. Extra notes are included creatively.
CG 4 CD 7
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Images 3 or more images are missed
2 images are missed
1 image is missing There is an image per stage. CG 4
TOTAL=
Application Activity
Learning Method By teams
Kind of Evaluation By teacher
Teaching strategy Presentation
Teaching Resources Online information, Miller and Levine
Due Date
Possible Points 25
*Real life situations
1- In teams of 5 make a PPT presentation about cancer. 2- Your teacher will assign you one of the following topics:
a. Skin cancer b. Colon cancer c. Breast cancer d. Brain cancer e. Bone cancer f. Lungs cancer g. Prostate cancer
3- Your presentation should include the following: a. First slide team information (full names), group, CIDEB logo, teacher´s
name and year. b. Menu including the following topics (hyperlinks to go and return): c. General Information on the disease. The name of the slide GENERAL
INFORMATION. d. Importance to prevent this illness. The name of the slide PREVENTION. e. Statistics of how many people suffer this illness in Mexico. The name of the
slide STATISTICS. f. Factors that trigger this illness. The name of the slide FACTORS. g. Treatment. The name of the slide TREATMENT. h. Each of the slides must have at least an image relevant to the topic. i. Include a video from youtube which talks about your topic
4- All team mates should understand the topic and absolutely NO reading of the slides.
Research at CIDEB´s LIBRARY about cancer and use this information too to solve application activity stage 1. You MUST register your name once you are at library.
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RUBRICS FOR APPLICATION ACTIVITY STAGE 1
Criteria 0 1 3 5
TECHNICAL No menu and no first slide with basic information.
No menu or no first slide including information. Or two or more hyperlinks failed.
First slide missing information or at least a hyperlink failed or not present.
First slide includes the required information and menu includes the topics required and all hyperlinks work.
CG 4,8
GENERAL INFORMATION
The information is included but the image is missed
the information is reliable, includes a relevant image at least, the information is not presented in a creative way or the student is reading the slides
A slide on general information is included, the information is reliable, includes a relevant image at least, the presentation on the information is creative and different, the student sometimes is reading the information
A slide on general information is included, the information is reliable, includes a relevant image at least, the presentation on the information is creative and different, the student explains and shows his knowledge on the topic without reading, giving extra comments and important information as well as interesting facts.
CG 4,6,8 CD 6
PREVENTION The information is included but the image is missed
the information is reliable, includes a relevant image at least, the information is not presented in a creative way or the student is reading the slides
the information is reliable, includes a relevant image at least, the presentation on the information is creative and different, the student sometimes is reading the information
A slide on prevention is included, the information is reliable, includes a relevant image at least, the presentation on the information is creative and different, the student explains and shows his knowledge on the topic without reading, giving extra comments and important information as well as interesting facts.
CG 4,6,8 CD 6
STATISTICS
No slide on statistics or not complete.
No image or graph included
Content is limited or not real, the information is reliable, includes a relevant image at least, the presentation on the information is creative and different, the student sometimes is reading the information
The contents of this slide are complete , the information is reliable, includes a relevant image at least, the presentation on the information is creative and different, the student explains and shows his knowledge on the topic without reading, giving extra comments and important information as well as interesting facts.
CG 4,6,8 CD 6,7
FACTORS No factors Limited factors It mentions only, the Explains clearly the factors
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CG 4,8 CD 6
or slide, included
mentioned or no image included.
factors that trigger that illness.
that trigger that illness.
TREATMENT A slide for treatment not included.
Includes treatment but it is not clearly defined and no image included.
Includes treatment but it is not clearly defined.
Treatment is explained and defined in detail. CG 4,8
CD 6
VIDEO No video included.
Video is included but with technical problems
Video is included but not interesting
Video is included and interesting CG 4
Metacognition Activity
Learning Method By teams
Kind of Evaluation By teacher
Teaching strategy Presentation and song
Teaching Resources Online information, Miller and Levine
Due Date
Possible Points 15
*Real life situation
Make a biosong recorded on video with the lyrics and images related to the topic explained (cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis, the teacher will assign you one of them):
The biosong must be about any of the topics
Include in the beginning the name of the biosong and the topic you are covering.
The information must introduce important concepts to be learned.
Lyrics included in the video.
Pictures must be included in the video, related to the topic expressed.
Audio quality good enough (do not record using cell phones if audio quality is not good).
Biosong must be from 2 to 5 minutes long.
Team students sing in the video using voiceless tracks, karaoke or midi files.
Include at least 15 images.
Make sure it has no grammar or spelling mistakes.
At the end of the biosong there must be a speaking explanation of the topic that was covered in the biosong (also with lyrics on video). The explanation is like a class presentation, but recorded, including the most relevant concepts of the section related to your topic. This section 2 to 5 minutes long.
Include a picture of the team members at the end.
Credits at the end including full student names, group, name of the teacher, CIDEB and the year.
Hand in a CD, all of them, application, metacognition and integrative.
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RUBRICS FOR METACOGNITION ACTIVITY STAGE 1
Criteria
Time The CD is empty
The CD received, but students asked for some minutes,
troubles in the functioning
The CD received, but students
asked for some minutes
The CD received on time without any
trouble
0 0.2 0.5 1 Names and school
Only one is included, name or logo
Names or logos are not included, only two are included
No full names, both logos included
Full students names included and correctly, teacher name, date, school logo, both UANL and CIDEB
0 0.2 0.5 1
Voice CG 4,8
No voices, only music
Voices not clear, you cannot
understand what they say most of
the time.
Voice is not too loud or not clear
enough. Sometimes you have difficulties understanding what they say.
Voice is loud and clear. You can
understand everything.
0 0.2 0.5 1
Content CG 4,8 CD 6
No content defined, just mentioned in biosong.
Although it talks about the topic
concepts are not clearly defined.
The biosong defines the main concepts of the
topics on chapters.
The biosong defines the main concepts of the
topics on chapters, described creatively.
0 0.2 0.5 1
Lyrics on screen
No lyrics on screen.
Lyrics not present most of the time.
Lyrics sometimes not present.
Lyrics appear on screen in all
biosong.
0 0.2 0.5 1
Lyrics font and color
Small letter size and color not adequate
according to background.
It is sometimes difficult to read
because of the font size or color.
Font size and color
appropriate for reading.
Font size and color appropriate for
reading, uses color and font creatively.
0 0.2 0.5 1
Duration of lyrics
Most of the biosong
Lyrics too fast, they disappear quickly
Lyrics are shown enough time to
Lyrics are shown enough time to
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lyrics disappear
quickly.
sometimes. read and sing. read and sing, using something to
guide singers (jumping balls,
color, etc).
0 0.2 0.5 1
Images CG 4,8 CD 6
No pictures or more than 5 images missed.
Some pictures have nothing to do with
the topic or two images are missed.
Some pictures have nothing to
do with the topic, they are at
least 15.
There is at least a picture, at least 15, they are relevant
to the topic
0 0.2 0.5 1
Speaking explanation
CG 4,8 CD 6
There is no speaking
explanation.
Explanation incomplete or out of the topic, or too long, the student is
not providing an adequate
explanation on the information and can´t support it.
Explanation is brief,
appropriate language and
reliable information, the
student is not providing an
adequate explanation and can´t support it.
Explanation is brief but related to the topic, appropriate
language and reliable
information, the student provides
an adequate explanation and
supports it properly.
0 0.5 1 2
Explanation lyrics
CG 4,8
No lyrics on explanation.
Lyrics, but too small or change
quickly.
Lyrics on explanation, on time and clear.
Lyrics on explanation, on time and clear,
using something to guide readers (jumping balls,
color, etc).
0 0.2 0.5 1
Credits and picture CG 4,8
Credits not included in
video.
Credits not included in video
or included without picture of
teammates.
Credits not complete or size or color font not appropriate or
no picture.
Credits as specified at the end of the video. Good font
size and color, and background picture
of the team.
0 0.2 0.5 1
Dress No formal dress in 3 or
No formal dress in two team members
At least one of the members is
All the students are formally dressed
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more not wearing formal dress
0 0.5 1 2
Errors More than 5 errors in the presentation in grammar or spelling
3 or 4 errors in the presentation in
grammar or spelling
One or two errors in the
presentation in grammar or
spelling
You cannot find mistakes in grammar or
spelling
0 0.2 0.5 1
TOTAL
Integrative Activity
Learning Method By teams
Kind of Evaluation By teacher
Teaching strategy Presentation and research
Teaching Resources Online information, Miller and Levine
Due Date
Possible Points 30
*Real life situation
1- In teams of 5 class members develop the following presentation.
2- In textbooks and internet research about: stem cells and the frontiers of
research. 3- Make a PPT presentation with the following sequence:
a. Introduction of what stem cellsare. b. Make your own timeline on the discoveries of stem cells. c. Application of stem cells in different fields. d. Importance in medicine e. Solve one of the following bioethics cases (assigned by teacher):
i. The use of embryonary cells to regenerate organs. ii. Select embryos by the physical characteristics and not to prevent
sicknesses. iii. Leave forgotten frozen embryos. iv. Use forgotten on not wanted frozen embryos for research. v. Test transgenic food and medication in citizens of third world
country. vi. Paternity test without consent.
f. Conclusion.
4- The power point presentation must have at least one slide for each of the underlined topics mentioned in letters a through f.
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5- At least an image per slide. 6- You can consult the following links for some interesting information: http://www.extracellularmatrixnews.com/ http://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2014/747584/ http://singularityhub.com/2011/07/12/miracle-powder-regrows-fingers-now-thigh-muscle-for-marine/ http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/features/banking-your-babys-cord-blood http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2004122,00.html
RUBRICS FOR INTEGRATIVE ACTIVITY STAGE 1
Criteria 0 1 3 5
Introduction No introduction slide/Slides include a lot of information written. No or the information does not include what is required or the student is reading the text.
Introduction is not clear, or it is limited.Inappropriate information or some information missed or limited. Slides include just key words or simple definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content but the he is reading directly the text all the time.
Reliable and appropriate information according to the information. Slides include just key words or simple definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content but the student is reading directly the text sometimes. No image included.
It gives general information on stem cells. Reliable and appropriate information according to the information. Slides include just key words or simple definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content, the speaker explain his ideas not by reading directly the text, is prepared with his corresponding information. There is at least an image included.
GC. 4.6.8 D.C.6
Timeline No timeline slide.
No timeline just dates and information
described.
Timeline showing how stem cells were discovered. Includes images for each item, its well arranged and its creative.The student is reading directly the text sometimes.
Timeline showing how stem cells were discovered. Includes images for each item, its well arranged and its creative. The speaker explain his ideas not by reading directly the text, is prepared with his corresponding information.
Application No slide on applications of stem cells / Slides include a lot of information written. No or the information does not include what is required or the student is reading the text.
Application mentioned but not clearly described
or understood.Inappropriate
information or some information missed or
limited. Slides include just key words or simple
definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content but the he is
reading directly the text all the time.
Slides include just key words or simple definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content but the student is reading directly the text sometimes.There is no image.
The application of stem cells in different fields is described.Reliable and appropriate information according to the information. Slides include just key words or simple definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content, the speaker explain his ideas not by reading directly the text, is prepared with his corresponding information. There is an image included.
GC. 4.6.8 D.C.6
Importance No slide on importance in medicine/ Slides include a lot of information written. No or the information does not include what is required or the student is reading the text.
The importance of stem cells mentioned but not
clearly described or understood.Inappropriate
information or some information missed or
limited. Slides include just key words or simple
definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content but the he is
reading directly the text all the time.
Slides include just key words or simple definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content but the student is reading directly the text sometimes. No image.
The importance of stem cells in medicine is described. Reliable and appropriate information according to the information. Slides include just key words or simple definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content, the speaker explain his ideas not by reading directly the text, is prepared with his corresponding information. At least one image included.
GC. 4.6.8 D.C.6
Case No slide (s) on The case is shown but no Slides include just The bioethics case is
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GC. 4.6.8 DC.6
bioethics case/ Slides include a lot of information written. No or the information does not include what is required or the student is reading the text.
solution is given. Inappropriate
information or some information missed or
limited. Slides include just key words or simple
definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content but the he is
reading directly the text all the time.
key words or simple definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content but the student is reading directly the text sometimes, no images.
presented and solved. Reliable and appropriate information according to the information. Slides include just key words or simple definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content, the speaker explain his ideas not by reading directly the text, is prepared with his corresponding information. At least one image.
Conclusion No slide for conclusion/ Slides include a lot of information written. No or the information does not include what is required or the student is reading the text.
There is a conclusion, but there is no agreement
with the case. Inappropriate
information or some information missed or
limited. Slides include just key words or simple
definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content but the he is
reading directly the text all the time.
Slides include just key words or simple definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content but the student is reading directly the text sometimes. No image.
A conclusion is presented clearly according to the case presented. Reliable and appropriate information according to the information. Slides include just key words or simple definitions allowing the speaker to expand the content, the speaker explain his ideas not by reading directly the text, is prepared with his corresponding information. At least one image included.
