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This WebQuest can be adapted to fit the needs of your classes. It is designed to give 6th and 7th graders experience with researching on the Internet. You can collaborate with teachers in Language Arts or Social Studies and create an interdisciplinary unit. |
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Students must have experience with using a computer and performing searches on the Internet. You can have your students use project boards if you do not have access to PowerPoint. If you use the electronic portion of the webquest, students must have prior knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint. Students who are familiar with the software can assist you with the students who do not know how to use the program. Students work better in groups of 3 on this webquest. |
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If you decide to use the PowerPoint requirement, I would suggest creating a rubric outlining the components and dimensions. A template for this type of rubric is available at http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss99/rubrics/rubric-template.html. I found a number of lesson plans that fit this webquest. Some of those lesson plans can be found on www.discoveryschool.com. There are some really good designs for future webquests that deal with inventions. |
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My students are expected to complete this webquest in 5 days, but the time frame is flexible due to the different levels of my students. It is possible that the completion of the project will be longer. All of their findings must be submitted in written form along with a drawing or sketch of their chosen invention. They will use the PowerPoint to present their finding to the class. Diversity: It is important to keep the diversity aspect in this webquest. Students should be able to identify with people from their own culture. This is a great way to reinforce to students the importance of learning about each others culture and to see positive, successful people of different cultures making a difference in society. The following articles addresses the importance of diversity: Sleeter, C. E. & Grant, C. A. (1994). Making choices for multicultural education: Five approaches to race class and gender. Fryer, R. G. (2006). Acting white. Education Next. Hoover Institution Noel, J. (2000). Developing multicultural educators. Hlynka, D. (2003). The cultural discourses of technology. Dasan, K. (2004). Live to tell: "Race does not exist". Banks, J.L. (2002). Teaching strategies for ethnic studies (7th ed). Allyn and Bacon, Boston. African American Chapter , Hispanic American Chapter (Mexican and Puerto Rican. |
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Any suggestions or comments, please email Ms. Porter at: chan122@uga.edu |
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To learn more about WebQuests...go to:"The WebQuest Page" |
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