South Carolina State Symbols WebQuest

Table of Contents Introduction Task Process Part 1 Process Part 2 Evaluation Conclusion

Introduction Your principal has discovered that many citizens in your community are knowledgeable about some of South Carolina's state symbols. However, most citizens in your community know very little about the history behind the state symbols. You will be sent on a scavenger hunt to locate information about South Carolina’s state symbols. Your job will be to inform these citizens and your class of the history behind the state symbols.

Task You will be learning more information about South Carolina's state symbols. As you explore each website, you will record your information on the Scavenger Hunt sheet. Once you have visited all of the websites, use the information on your Scavenger Hunt sheet to create a display of South Carolina's state symbols (this can include, a poster, game, mobile, etc.). Select five symbols of your choice to include in your project. Be sure to include a picture of each symbol and two key facts about each.

The Loggerhead Sea Turtle Process: Part 1 Begin your research by exploring the following website about the state reptile-The Loggerhead Turtle. Use the information from the website to answer questions 1 and 2 on your Scavenger Hunt sheet. The Loggerhead Sea Turtle Next, visit the following website to learn about the state insect- The Praying Mantid. Use the information from the website to answer questions 3 and 4 on your Scavenger Hunt sheet. The Praying Mantid

Process: Part 2 Then, visit the following website to learn about the state amphibian- The Spotted Salamander. Use the information from the website to answer questions 5 and 6 on your Scavenger Hunt sheet. The Spotted Salamander Finally, visit the following website to learn more about other South Carolina state symbols. Click on the appropriate links to learn about each symbol from your Scavenger Hunt sheet. Use the information to complete the Scavenger Hunt sheet. South Carolina State Symbols

Evaluation 1 2 3 4 Content Student includes 1 or 2 symbols. Project does not include a picture or fact for each symbol. Student includes 3 symbols. Project includes either a picture or one fact for each symbol. Student includes 4 symbols. Project includes a picture and 1 fact for each symbol. Student includes 5 symbols. Project includes a picture and 2 facts for each symbol. Neatness Project is unable to read. Pictures are not displayed neatly. Project is written legibly and pictures are not displayed neatly. Project is written legibly and pictures are displayed neatly. Project is written neatly and pictures are displayed neatly. Oral Presentation Student does not speak clearly, look at the audience, or explain the symbols. Student does not speak clearly, seldom looks at the audience, and explains some   symbols. Student mostly speaks clearly, mostly looks at the audience, and explains each symbol. Student speaks clearly, looks at the audience, and thoroughly explains each symbol. On Time Project is turned in 3 or more days late. Project is turned in 2 days late. Project is turned in 1 day late.  Project is turned in on time.

Conclusion Congratulations on completing your state symbols project! If you are interested in learning more information about South Carolina, you may wish to visit the following websites. Know It All A to Z Kids Stuff I hope that you have enjoyed learning about the South Carolina state symbols!