Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Evolution: Darwin Theory A WebQuest for Grade 12 (Darwin Theory) Designed by Ines De Almeida

Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Work Hard… Evolve Hard… Charles Darwin… the father of evolution wants you! Charles is extremely tired from all his research and he need a break. He has decided to take a break from his research and take a month holiday in the Bahamas. BUT… the world does not stop just because the father of evolution does. Charles wants you to fill in while he is away on holiday. You will be learning and researching on the following topics. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution Natural Selection Adaptation Evidence for Evolution I am Charles Darwin assistant Sara and I’ll be helping you through this!Sara Let’s get to the office and get started! Click here to know more about Sara

Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Hello! My Name is Sara, Here is a short profile about me I am 33 years old I have a Masters Degree in Evolution from the University of Pretoria. I have worked with Charles Darwin for 5 years I find Evolution very interesting My blue speech bubbles will guide you in this webquest.

Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Oh No… Something Unexpected! Look at the agenda… I have noticed there’s a presentation with fellow Evolutionist next Friday!agenda This presentation is… It is a slide show presentation that explains What is Natural Selection? What animals did Charles Darwin study? What is Adaptation? What is the Evidence for this theory? Remember: You will not be presenting Sara will but she needs your help because the evolutionist will ask questions after Sara’s presentation so you must make sure you and her understands the work! Get four people that you work well with that will help you get together this presentation!

Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Trip to the Bahamas Presentation

Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits The Process 1.Get into groups of four. 2.Each person must be assigned one section of the presentation. i.e Sara will define the process of Natural Selection. 3.Construct a slideshow with all the research that you and your group have done. (Remember: This is a slide show presentation make points that you have research concise) 4. The presentation must look appealing to attract evolutionist to this Theory of Evolution! 5. Sara on Friday the 22 nd Of August in the morning to Charles has left some instructions for us to help us prepare for the presentation!

Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Slide Show presentation: Evolution Darwin Theory Exemplary Accomplished 12-9 Developing 8-4 Beginning 4-0 Score Content of slide show Shows an excellent understanding of Charles Darwin Theory of Natural Selection Shows a good understanding of Natural Selection but could elaborated on more facts. Adequate understanding of Natural Selection but some facts were misleading. Does not show a good understanding of Natural Selection Language Excellent grammar and no spelling mistakes. Excellent sentence construction. Good grammar and no spelling errors. Some errors in sentence construction were found. Some grammatical and spelling errors. There are some errors in sentence construction. A lot of grammatical and spelling errors. Sentence construction is poor. Presentation Excellent use of colour, text and graphics. The presentation is concise and the information used is relevant. The presentation is appealing appropriate texts are used. The presentation has a lot of information that is not summarized The presentation is appealing but colours, graphics and text that was used was inappropriate. The presentation is not appealing no appropriate pictures. The presentation is very text heavy. more

Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Good News… Thank You! We won a prize for best presentation! We convinced the evolutionist with our evidence. This webquest has summarized all you need to know for Evolution. When there is a test or exam go over this presentation to help you study!

Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Outcomes Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Evolution: Darwin Theory A WebQuest for Grade 12 (Darwin Theory) Designed by Ines De Almeida

Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Outcomes Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Introduction This lesson is a lesson that is developed for the Grade 12 CAPS Curriculum for the section of Evolution. Learners do not find Evolution as a appealing subject in the Life Sciences. This lesson is designed to make the section of Evolution more interesting for learners. The theory of Natural Selection has been highlighted in this particular lesson because it is one of the most important piece of content knowledge throughout the section. Evolution is an important aspects of Science and it is a concepts that is internationally recognized therefore it is important for learners to know about all the theories of how the world as we know it, is believed to be created.

Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Outcomes Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Learners This webquest is intended for learners of middle class government or private schools. Learners must have access to internet, computer or handheld device in order to do the webquest. Learners must be able to speak English as their first additional language in order to understand the webquest.

Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Outcomes Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Curriculum Outcomes This Webquest is designed in pare with the Grade 12 Life Science CAPS document. The webquest highlights the following sections within the CAPS Document. Evidence for Evolution Darwinism: Observations that Darwin based his theory. Describing Darwin’s Theory through Natural Selection. Formation of New Species through Natural Selection i.e The Finches on the Galapagos Islands. Evolution in the present times. more

Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Outcomes Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Process This lesson is designed to bring more interest to the grade 12 syllabus for evolution. The lesson can be presented to learners either as a introductory lesson to Charles Darwin Theory or it can be done after the teacher has taught Charles Darwin theory. The Lesson is designed to allow learners to explore the Charles Darwin Theory through there are own experience s by researching on their own. This allows the teacher to eradicate any misconceptions the l earners may have about the topic. The lesson that should be taught before the webquest lesson is a terminology lesson therefor if learners come across these terms in their research they may understand the content knowledge.

Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Outcomes Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Resources Needed Resources that are needed Internet access. Handheld Devices or a laptop. Microsoft Powerpoint CAPS Document Other Resources evolution-works.html e/21c_pre_2011/evolution/theoryevolutionrev2.sht ml Darwins-Finches.htm

Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Outcomes Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Evaluation more This is the rubric that will be used for the learners presentations. This assesses the learners Language, content knowledge and presentation.

Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Outcomes Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Evaluation (continued) Stated Objective or Performance Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting the highest level of performance. Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting mastery of performance. Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting development and movement toward mastery of performance. Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting a beginning level of performance. Stated Objective or Performance Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting the highest level of performance. Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting mastery of performance. Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting development and movement toward mastery of performance. Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting a beginning level of performance. back

Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Outcomes Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Conclusion This lesson will help learners understand Darwin’s Theory in a new and exciting way. This will enable learners to explore their computer literacy skills. This is a new and current way that learners can relate to content knowledge. Learners are no just exploring the content knowledge but they are exploring or developing new skills with technology in the classroom.