A WebQuest for 1st Grade Science

Designed by

Jodi White
fromage66@yahoo.com
June 21, 2001

Introduction

Task

Resources

Process

Evaluation

Conclusion

 
 
 
 
 
 

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INTRODUCTION

Endangered!!
 

Wouldn't it be a shame if the world was without the Humpback Whale, the Green Sea Turtle, the Manatee, or the Spotted Seal? These are just a few of the animals of the sea that are at  risk of being extinct from our world. If you were one of these creatures what would you say to those who threaten your exsistence? What plan of action would you take to stop the threat on your life?
This Webquest gives you an opportunity to work in small groups to conduct research, prepare a story viewer commerical, and present the position of your animal to your classmates.
 
 
 
 
 

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THE TASK

WHO, WHAT, WHY, HOW

Your group will become an endangered sea life animal pleading its case for survival to an audience of humans in the form of a story viewer commerical.
 
 

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RESOURCE SITES

HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT ME!!

• Humpback Whale
• Green Sea Turtle
• Manatee
• Spotted Seal

Other helpful sites for the Humpback Whale, the Green Sea Turtle, the Manatee, and the Spotted Seal.
 
 
 
 

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THE PROCESS

SAVE ME!!

• With your group, chose one of the four animals to research.
• Research using the resource links and any additional resources in your classroom.
• Record the information about your animal on the idea web provided (at least 5 ideas).
• The idea web facts will then help you fill out the story map which will be the story for your commercial. The commercial will describe the animal, tell the problem, and suggest a solution (introduction, problem and a solution). The story map format provided will help you include these necessary elements.
• Make a story viewer to present the commercial to the audience.
• Present the commercial to the audience. (Remember, you are role-playing the character of the animal you chose so be dramatic!)

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EVALUATION

 HOW DID WE DO?

You will be evaluated on the following:

1. Your level of cooperation and participation
2. The quality of information gathered from your research
3. The neatness, completeness, and quality of your project
4. Your presentation

*Your teacher will use a rubric to grade your project.
 

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CONCLUSION

GO FOR IT!!

I hope you have learned some vital information about being an endangered species and how you can tell others about the need to perserve life on our planet. There are many different ways to find out more about endangered animals and ways to help. The National Wildlife Federation is one of the many organizations that is informative and encourages people to learn more and get involved in saving animals on our planet. I would recommend reading Ranger Rick Magazine  which has variety of  articles, stories, pictures, and fun activities centered around animals and our planet. I would encourage you to continue researching about endangered animals and other related topics by using the Web and your local libraries.
 
 

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