1. Elicia Barr

2. Analyze Learners Designed for a fourth grade science class. The ages range from eight to ten. Students will need previously learned computer skills including how to use the internet.

3. WV Content and State Objectives SC.4.2.3 support statements with facts found through research in reference books, science-related magazines, multimedia and the Internet. SC.4.3.2 use models as representations of real things. SC.4.3.3 observe that changes occur gradually, repetitively, or randomly within the environment and question causes of changes.

4. WV Content and State Objectives (cont.) SC.4.4.28 investigate the cause and effects of volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides. SC.4.2.4use scientific instruments and everyday materials to investigate the natural world (e.g., hand lens, telescope, thermometer, balances, magnets, tuning forks, bulbs and batteries, graduated cylinders, calculators, computers). RLA.4.1.10 determine a purpose for reading across the curriculum.

5. Select Methods, Media and Materials Websites: Earthquakes. In depth information regarding earthquakes.Earthquakes Help the Hawaiians! Web Quest for evaluation.Help the Hawaiians! Magic School Bus. Volcano maze.Magic School Bus Quake, Rattle, and Roll! Web Quest for evaluation.Quake, Rattle, and Roll! Tsunamis and Earthquakes. Information regarding the formation of tsunamis.Tsunamis and Earthquakes. Understanding Earthquakes. Earthquake earthquakes occur.Understanding Earthquakes Volcanoes. How volcanoes work and volcanoes around the world.Volcanoes

6. Select Methods, Media, and Materials Worksheet on fault linesWorksheet Construction paper Diagram KWL chart Newspaper and Magazine articles on tsunamis

7. Utilize Media and Materials Day 1: Introduce topic of volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes with class discussion. Start Know and Want to Know portion of KWL chart. Day 2: Discussion on types of fault lines. Color and discuss Fault line worksheet.Fault line Visit Understanding Earthquakes website. Look at earthquake locations.Understanding Earthquakes

8. Utilize Media and Materials Day 3: In groups, do research on Earthquakes website. Find out why they occur, how they happen, and how they change the earth.Earthquakes Fill in Learned section of KWL chart. Day 4: Discussion on how earthquakes and volcanoes are related. In groups, research volcanoes at Volcanoes website. Volcanoes

9. Utilize Media and Materials Day 5: Discuss diagram of a volcano and the parts of volcanoes. Play game Magic School Bus website.Magic School Bus Fill in KWL chart. Day 6: Discuss tsunamis. In groups, research recent tsunami using search engines online, newspapers, and magazine articles.

10. Utilize Media and Materials Day 7: Visit Tsunamis and Earthquakes website.Tsunamis and Earthquakes Find out how earthquakes cause tsunamis. Finish KWL chart.

11. Require Learner Participation KWL Chart Interactive Activities Group Work

12. Evaluate and Revise Web Quest 1: Quake, Rattle, and Roll. Web Quest 2: Help the Hawaiians! Research assignments Participation