2. DISSECTING FROGS! A WebQuest for 9-12 Grade Biology Designed by Kara M. Gram kgram@vt.edu September 2004 Home Home Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher PageIntroductionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion Teacher Page

3. DISSECTING FROGS! Introduction The Boys an the Frog An Aesop’s Fable Some boys, playing near a pond, saw a number of Frogs in the water and began to pelt them with stones. They killed several of them, when one of the Frogs, lifting his head out of the water, cried out: “Pray stop, my boys: what is sport to you, is death to us.” You have just been hired as a physiology scientist in Dr. Frogger’s laboratory. Your goal is to investigate the internal anatomy of a frog. Unlike the boys in Aesop’s fable below, you are sensitive to the frogs’ feelings. Therefore, you will be conducting your investigations virtually. What organs are present? Where are they located? What are their functions? Put on your lab aprons and goggles and venture on to your tasks. Home Home Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher PageIntroductionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion Teacher Page

4. DISSECTING FROGS! Task 1: Complete a virtual dissection of a frog. Task 2: Research the functions of key organs identified in the virtual dissection. Task 3: Complete a worksheet as a demonstration of what you have learned. Task As a Scientist in Dr. Frogger’s Laboratory, What are you expected to accomplish? Home Home Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher PageIntroductionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion Teacher Page

5. DISSECTING FROGS! Here are a list of steps you are expected to complete in your frog dissection research: Task 1: Complete the on-line virtual frog dissection by following this link: http://www.froguts.com/flash_content/demo/frog.html Task 2: Review the structures and functions of a frog’s organs. Pay attention particularly to the heart, liver, lungs, stomach, intestine, kidneys, bladder, brain, skeleton, and skin. Using the following link as a resource: http://www.batesville.k12.in.us/bhs/science/structures_and_functions.htm Task 3: Complete the worksheet in Microsoft word, identifying the location and function of the frog’s organs listed. Use the respources at the bottom of the worksheet if you need help. Once you have completed the worksheet, save it as a word file titled “Dr. Frogger’s Lab” and email the document to me as an attachment. Here is the worksheet: Dr. Frogger’s Laboratory Dissection of a Frog Process Home Home Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher PageIntroductionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion Teacher Page

6. DISSECTING FROGS! Evaluation This is how your task completion will be evaluated Activity0-2 points3-5 points6-8 points9-10 pointsScore Ability to follow directions -assignment submitted 4+ days late -failure to submit as described (e-mail attachment) -assignment submitted 2-3 days late -failure to submit as described (e-mail attachment) -assignment submitted 1 day late -failure to submit as described (e-mail attachment) -assignment submitted on time -submission of assignment as described Description of organ functions -incorrect or incomplete description for 9 -12 listed organs -incorrect or incomplete description for 6 -8 listed organs -incorrect or incomplete description for 3– 5 listed organs -incorrect or incomplete description for 0 - 2 listed organs Identification of organ location -incorrect or incomplete location for 9 -12 listed organs -incorrect or incomplete location for 6 -8 listed organs -incorrect or incomplete location for 3– 5 listed organs -incorrect or incomplete location for 0 - 2 listed organs Home Home Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher PageIntroductionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion Teacher Page

7. DISSECTING FROGS! Conclusion As a Scientist in Dr. Frogger’s Laboratory, You Have: - Performed a virtual frog dissection. - Investigated the function and location of the key internal organs of a frog. For a further test of your new frog knowledge: Complete the “Build a Virtual Frog” activity on the following link: http://www-itg.lbl.gov/vfrog/builder.html Home Home Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher PageIntroductionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion Teacher Page

8. DISSECTING FROGS! Teacher Page A WebQuest for 9-12 Grade Biology Designed by Kara M. Gram kgram@vt.edu September 2004 Standards Addressed: SOL: BIO.5 The student will investigate and understand life functions of monerans, protists, fungi, plants, and animals, including humans. Key concepts include: * how their structures are alike and different * human health issues, human anatomy, body systems, and life functions Grade Level: High School Subject Area: Biology Additional Resources: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Virtual Frog Dissection Kit: Organ Structure and Function Math and Science Gateway WebQuest Comments:This WebQuest was originally designed for EDCI 5314, a masters-in-teaching course offered at Virginia TechVirginia Tech Home Home Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher PageIntroductionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion Teacher Page