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This webquest was developed as a part of my Missouri's eMINTS Year 1 and 2 training during the 2205-2007 school years. You are welcome to adapt this webquest to fit your own curriculum needs and post to a different web site. I would appreciate an e-mail from you regarding the changes you have made. You can contact me at dblevins@hallsville.org Your feedback is always welcome and appreciated. "The Rainforest WebQuest" was designed as part of a third grade social studies lesson on different cultures and habitats. Students work in cooperative learning groups of four students to study a different culture and habitat, develop a persuasive presentation, and make an oral presentation of their PowerPoint presentation.
Learners
This inquiry based lesson in third grade social studies and science involves communication arts when developing their PowerPoint presentation and math skills when developing their Excel graph. If students are not familiar with these programs, the teacher may need to modify this lesson with the programs her students are familiar with. Students should be familiar with PowerPoint and Excel in order to complete this web quest. If students are not familiar with these programs, a report could be substituted for the PowerPoint presentation and a circle graph on paper could be substituted for the Excel graph. Extra time may be necessary if students are learning these programs while completing the web quest.
Note: Knowledge subject area headings are linked to the Missouri Show Me Standards page.
Social Studies Standards (SS6, SS7)In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
- 6. Relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions
- 7. Use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
Communication Arts Standards (CA1, CA3, CA4, CA)
In Communication Arts, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of and proficiency in:
1. Speaking and writing standard English (including grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, capitalization)
3. Reading and evaluating nonfiction works and material (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals)
4. Writing formally (such as reports, narratives, essagys) and informally (such as outlines, notes)
6. Participating in formal and informal presentations and discussions of issues and ideas
Science Standards (SC3, SC4, SC8)
In Science, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
3. Characteristics and interactions of living organisms
4. Changes in ecosystems and interactions of organisms with their environments
8. Impact of science, technology and human activity on resources and the environment
Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:
1. develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research
2. conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas
4. use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information
5. comprehend and evaluate written, visual and oral presentations and works
8. organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs, outlines) for analysis or presentation
9. identify, analyze and compare the institutions, traditions and art forms of past and present societies
Goal 2: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:
1. plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences
5. perform or produce works in the fine and practical arts
Goal 4: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions and act as responsible members of society.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:
1. explain reasoning and identify information used to support decisions
3. analyze the duties and responsibilities of individuals in societies
4. recognize and practice honesty and integrity in academic work and in the workplace
5. develop, monitor and revise plans of action to meet deadlines and accomplish goals
6. identify tasks that require a coordinated effort and work with others to complete those tasks.
ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students
(NETS*S)
Technology Foundation Standards for Students
1. Basic operations and concepts
- Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
- Students are proficient in the use of technology.
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
- Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
- Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
3. Technology productivity tools
- Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
- Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
5. Technology research tools
- Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
