1. Web Quest EDTL 6800 Evelyn Piscitelli July 17, 2010

2. Content Standards Science; Earth and Space Sciences Grade One: Earth Systems 1. Identify that resources are things that we get from the living (e.g., forests) and nonliving (e.g., minerals, water) environment and that resources are necessary to meet the needs and wants of a population.

3. Content Standards Social Studies: Skills and Methods Grade One: Obtaining information 1.Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral and visual sources. Communication 5. Communicate information orally or visually.

4. Living Things What do we need to live?

5. Living Things Air Water Shelter Food

6. WebQuest Components Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Resources

7. Introduction: Living Things Living Things are supplied by nature. They help people. Some are : Soil and water Forest and wildlife Sunlight and air

8. Task Task 1: You are part of a scientific team. We have 5 teams: 1) Plant team 2) Water team 3) Bird team 4) Cat team 5) Fish team

9. Task Task 2: Visit Internet Sites for pictures and information. Task 3: Make a book of your Living Thing. Task 4: Share your book with the class.

10. Team Page Plant Team Water Team Bird Team Cat Team Fish Team

11. Plant Team Get picture of a tree Click Here.Click Here.

12. Water Team Get a picture of water Click here.Click here.

13. Bird Team Get a picture of a bird Click here.Click here.

14. Cat Team Get a picture of a cat Click here.Click here.

15. Fish Team Get a picture of a fish Click here.Click here.

16. Process Each team will make a book. Use information from your team's Internet link.

17. Process Each team will use the book they have made to help them show the class what they have learned.

18. Resource Here is the website you will use to increase your understanding of living natural resources: Enchanted Learning

19. Evaluation Project RubricProject Rubric (create rubric) Group Evaluation Group Evaluation (create evaluation)

20. Conclusion Congratulations, through this WebQuest you have: discovered more about the Earth’s living natural resources, played an important part in a group activity presented valuable information to fellow classmates.

21. Teacher Resources Equipment and resources needed: Computer Internet access Construction paper, scissors, glue, markers and fasteners for booklet Worksheets Classroom management: Teacher and aid will continually monitor and assist with online activities and usage.

22. Teacher Resources Educational reason for using WebQuest: This is an inquiry based activity that includes the thinking skills of comparing; identifying and articulation of similarities and differences between things, classifying, and grouping things into definable categories on the basis of their attributes. See Student Page for reviewing Internet safetyStudent Page

23. Teacher Page Modifications: To address the needs of a child whose first language is NOT English, the words on the WebQuest could be translated into their language and added. A Portable Writing Device could be provided for a child who is unable to grasp a writing instrument or reach a regular keyboard.

24. Student Page Kids' Rules for Online Safety I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents’ work address/telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my parents’ permission. I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my parents. I will help my parents understand how to have fun and learn things online and teach them things about the Internet, computers and other technology. I will tell my teacher right away if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable.

25. Credits www.enchantedlearning.com www.rubistar.com www.classroomclipart.com www.safekids.com/kidsrules.htm http://www.safekids.com/kidsrules.htmhttp:// Copyright: E. Piscitelli WebQuest for EDTL 6800 on JUNE 12, 2010 BGSU Firelands College