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 Science Curriculum Standards

Proficient Level

Secondary

“ WebQuest”

Workshop6: 19/4/2011

Agenda 4:00 – 4:05Am Welcome 4:05 - 4: 35Am Shared Expertise 4:35 – 6:00 Am WebQuest 6:00 - 6:15 Pm Prayer Break 6:15 - 7:15 Pm WebQuest Presentation 7:15 - 7: 30 Pm Reflection and Feed back

A Road Map for WebQuestsDesigning

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What is WebQuest?

http://www.teachnology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/computing/webquest1/AlcoholandPerformance.html

Pay attention to the website, answer these questions?What is WebQuset?What are the main parts of the WebQuest?

What is a Web Quest?:

“An inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the Internet.”

Bernie Dodge, San Diego University

Why Use Web Quests?:

Engage Students Research is More Organized Accommodate multiple learning levels A great alternative to the standard

“research paper” project Ensures that students are using reliable

websites to find their information

How Do I Make a Web Quest?:

1- Choose Your Theme 2- Decide on a Format PowerPoint-Based Website-Based Paper based.3- Compile Necessary Resources 4- Find Appropriate Graphics

Two types of Web Quests

Short term Designed to be completed in one to three

class periods

Longer term Designed to take between one week and

one month

Things to keep in mind Picking a Starting Point

Should be based on a curriculum standard

Should make good use of the Web

Should require a level of understanding, not just rote learning

Elements of a Web Quest:

Introduction Task General objectives of the project Process

Individual Tasks Necessary Resources Conclusion What should they have learned from the

project? Evaluation Rubric/Grading Criteria

Introduction A concise paragraph or two that supplies

students with background information and motivation for completing the project.

Includes a question that students will ponder.

Task Provides a clear outline of what students

will accomplish or need to do . The task is considered the single most

important part of a WebQuest. Task categories- retelling, compilation, mystery,

journalistic, design, creative product, consensus building, persuasion, self-knowledge, analytical, judgement, scientific

Evaluation A rubric that evaluates the work of each

student team and should relate specifically to the central task.

Zookeeper WebQuest

A WebQuest

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

You have just been hired as a zookeeper by the Atlanta Zoo. Last night animals escaped from their cages. Nobody remembers what animals we in the cages. All that is left in the cages are the habitats!

Introduction

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

There are 3 empty cages in the Atlanta Zoo. You need to read the descriptions of the habitats in each cage and recommend 3 animals that could survive in each cage. You need to make sure that you include at least 1 animal from each group among the 3 cages. You can’t add anything except food to the cage.

Task

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Habitat 1 There are bars around the cage so the

animals can’t get out. Inside the cage are many trees with an open space in the middle. On the side of the cage is a rocky area.

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Habitat 2

This cage has a lot of water. On the right of the cage is a blue-green body of water. On the left side is a body of water covered with green stuff. There are some muddy areas which lead to grass.

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Habitat 3 There are solid walls as well as a top so

the animals can’t escape. It is very warm inside the cage. There is a small stream down rocks in the back of the cage. There are a few trees along the sides of the cage.

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Research Recorder Illustrator

Find information about the 5 groups of animals. Find information about the animals you recommend to put in the cages.

Record information about the 5 animal groups. Record information found about the animals you recommend to pun in cages.

Draw a picture of each animal you will include in your habitat. Make sure to label the animal and habitat the animal will live in.

Process You will work

together in groups of 3 to find animals. Each person will have a different job. You will all present your recommendations to the zoo staff. Make sure you can explain WHY each animal should go in the recommended cage.

Step 1:

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Step 2 Use the “Habitat Recording Sheet” and visit the

following websites that have information about animal groups and animals. Make notes about what the animals need to survive and what kind of habitat the animal would need.

Animal Websites:

Birds: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/printouts/

Amphibians: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/amphibians.shtml

Fish: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/fish/printouts/

Reptiles: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/reptiles/printouts.shtml

Mammals: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/Groups.shtml

Animals: http://www.uen.org/utahlink/activities/view_activity.cgi?activity_id=3792

Zoo Animals: http://www.zooatlanta.org/animals_landing.htm

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Step 3

Once you have completed research on animals and animal groups, decide which animals you will put in each cage. Draw a picture of the animals in each cage. Make sure you label habitat and the animals in the habitat.

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Step 4

Present you recommendations of animals to the zoo staff. Make sure you can explain why you are recommending the animals for each habitat.

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Evaluation

Each group will be evaluated by the teacher using the Group WebQuest Rubric.

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Conclusion

Now that you have learned about animals and animal groups you have been promoted to Head Zoo Keeper! Great Work!

Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

So…Where Do You Start?

The first question you need to ask yourself is…

Should I make a WebQuest or use one I found on the Internet?

“Don’t Reinvent the Wheel”You can find a lot of already made WebQuests online with a little search.

Adapt an Existing WebQuestSometimes you can find a WebQuest that needs only minor adaptations. Use the following website for ideas on how to modify it to best meet your needs.

Create Your Own WebQuest

Use a free online resource:

◦ Filamentality This website allows you many options in

creating your WebQuest online.

◦ teAchnology This website allows you to fill in the blanks

and creates a WebQuest for you. Make sure to Save File onto your computer

after creating it.

Create a WebQuest in Word

Create a word document outlining all the 6 steps. Include the websites on this document.

The following template could be helpful:Word Template

Create a WebQuest in PowerPoint

Create a PowerPoint with hyperlinks between pages

You can use one of the following templates as a starting point to your PowerPoint WebQuest

Template Onelook for PowerQuest Template)

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WebQuest Activity

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Your Turn Sit in pairs or groups (max 3) according to

your subject .

You have to do two tasks:1. The leader of the group choose one

ready made webQuest, evaluate it using WebQuest rubric.

2. Do your own WebQuest.

3. Each group will present their WebQuest.

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Biology: Is gene therapy worth it? http://klogallo.tripod.com/gthquest/templat

e.htm Physics:ROLLER COASTER PHYSICS http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/webqu

est/content/rollercoast.shtml Chemistry: Extra! Extra! Read all about

it...Organics Hit the Market! http://www.bellmoremerrick.k12.ny.us/webq

uest/science/chem.html Chemistry: THE CHEMISTRY OF

FIREWORKS http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/webqu

est/content/fireworks.shtml

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You can find more examples in the following websites

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/webquest/index.html

http://bestwebquests.com/default.asp

More examples

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Use WebQuest Strategy in your classroom.

Bring the daily lesson plan. Evidence of students work. The reflection on your lesson.

Home Work