Wet n' Wild
A WebQuest for 5th Grade (Science)
Designed by
Carol Carattini scigal@rocketmail.com
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation
| Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page
Introduction
Calling all scientists,
explorers, artists, and detectives!!!
We need your help. Your expertise is sought
by Frost School's Outdoor Environment Center to help the hundreds of "tourists"
who visit our flora and fauna every school year.
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The Task
Frost School Visitor's Bureau wants you
to develop a guide for visitors to use as they tour our Environment Center The
Outdoor
Classroom). The information in your guide should contain 15 to 25 plant and animal
specimens that can be observed in our special area. You need to include either accurate
drawings or photos, and brief significant information.
The
Visitor's Bureau wants your guide to:
be designed carefully.
contain accurate information.
include images and written text
identifying and describing the
various plants and animals.
contain
a detailed location map
of specimens.
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The Process
Are you the group's savvy
scientist, determined detective,
enthusiastic explorer, arty artist? Decided on
your role.
 The Explorer=
- will discover the lay of the land.
- accurately map the location of butterfly region,
bird region, pond area, and floral pieces. Work closely with The Artist to
complete your task.
- will note points of interest, and areas that may
need special attention for various visiting groups.
 The Detective=
- will investigate and note ( "The facts
please, just the facts") a list of flora and fauna in the environment, with
some of their special characteristics. You will partner with The Explorer to do
this job.
- will note the season, temperature, time of day,
condition of the environment.
 The Scientist=
- will use the work compiled by Detectives and
Explorers to research the plants and animals that have been discovered. You
will use
internet sites as well as books, and other materials to help you complete this
research.
- will work with The Artist to make notes
of interesting facts; make drawings of, and/or take and find photos of your specimens.
 The Artist=
- will work closely with all group members to
produce the Visitor's Brochure which will include the map of the environment,
pictures and data on the inhabitants.
- will be responsible for creating specimen
labels to be placed in the Outdoor Classroom.
Remember, you are all
specialists in the field of your choice. You will start out working individually, but also be part
of a collaborative team who will decide which specimens to be included in your guide, and
produce the finished guide.
So, when you've chosen your role, form a team of four specialists and start your
discovery.
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Resources  Computer
Offline Print Materials
IFC Teacher Created
Materials. Insects ID Cards #23023
Clauses, Ruth Rogers. Family Field Guides. Workman
Publishing Inc.
New York, New York 1998.
=Wild Flowers
=Trees
=Birds
=Insects
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Evaluation
Your work on this project will be rated
using the following rubric:
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Beginning
1 |
Developing
2 |
Accomplished
3 |
Exemplary
4 |
* Score* |
| Responsibility: |
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| Fulfill Role's Duties |
Does not perform any duties of the chosen role. |
Performs very little of duties. |
Performs nearly all duties. |
Performs all duties. |
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| Participates in Presentation |
Does not speak during the task presentation |
Either gives insufficient or irrelevant
information. |
Offers some information--
most is relevant. |
Offers sufficient information--all is relevant. |
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| Share Equally |
Always relies on others to do the work. |
Rarely does the required work--often need
redirection and/or reminding. |
Usually does required work--rarely needs redirect
and/or remind. |
Always does the required work without redirection
and/or reminders. |
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| Contributions: |
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| Research & Gather Information |
Does not collect any information relates to the
topic. |
Collects very little information relates to topic. |
Collects some basic information--most relates to
the topic. |
Collects a great deal of information--all relates
to the topic. |
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| Share information |
Does not relay any information to teammates. |
Relays very little information--some relates to
the topic. |
Relays some basic information--most relates to the
topic. |
Relays a great deal of information--all relates to
the topic. |
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| Punctuality |
Does not hand in any assignments. |
Hands in most assignments late. |
Hands in most assignments on time. |
Hands in all assignments on time. |
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| Collaboration: |
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| Listens to Other Teammates |
Is always talking-- never allows anyone else
to speak. |
Usually does most of the talking--rarely allows
others to speak. |
Listens, but sometimes talks too much. |
Listens and speaks
a fair amount; values
other's viewpoints. |
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| Cooperates with Teammates |
Usually argues with or ignores teammates. |
Sometimes argues or ignore teammates. |
Rarely argues or ignores teammates. |
Never argues or
ignores teammates. |
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| Makes Fair Decisions |
Usually wants to have their way. |
Often sides with friends instead of considering
all views. |
Usually considers all views. |
Always helps team to
reach a fair decision. |
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Conclusion
Upon the completion of all work, your group will
have:
- a published Guide to our Outdoor Classroom
- a better understanding of the inhabitants of our
outdoor environment
- a working understanding of process and
problem solving skills in science
- improved note taking and information extracting
skills
- improved technology skills with a working
knowledge of the internet
- improved and enhanced collaborative work skills
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Credits & References
Created as a final project for NJCU Education
Technology Masters Course #EDTC621, and a
Science curriculum enhancement for the fifth grade Communities Unit of study.
Background credits: http://www.iconbazaar.com
Based on a template from The Web
Quest Page
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Last updated August 31.2000.
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