Teacher Page:
Introduction:
This web quest is designed for lower elementary grades, especially second grade. The purpose of this web quest is to help students gain and expand their knowledge about weather patterns. The students will learn about the weather patterns by exploring the four different seasons. The students will have a task to complete, which is to write a letter to Mr. Parker. Through this letter the students will be able to demonstration their knowledge about weather patterns, such as those expected during the four different seasons.
Standards that apply for this assignment include:
For the complete list of standards click here
Designs/Plans Instruction
The teacher designs/plans instruction and learning climates that develop student abilities to use communication skills, apply core concepts, become self-sufficient individuals, become responsible team members, think and solve problems, and integrate knowledge.
Core Content: SC-EP-2.3.2 Students will describe patterns in weather and weather data in order to make simple predictions based on those patterns discovered.
Resources:
webquest.org
www.education.ky.gov/
http://www.talkeasy.co.uk/link/materials/months.html
http://www.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/parentsfirst/home_schoolbridges/activities/Seasonal%20Activities.htm
http://www.wxdude.com/page19.html
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/glossary/holidaysgloss.htm
Materials:
computer
internet access
pencil/ink pens
paper
Note:
Due to the fact that each class of students are different, having students with different levels of knowledge/understanding, this web quest may need to be adapted and/or modified to best fit your class of students. As a teacher you will be able to see their levels of understanding through the letters that they were asked to write as part of the task for the web quest. It is strongly suggested to have group discussions and a review over the material after all of the students have completed the activity.
Why this web quest:
-I chose to create this introduction to grab the students' attention and to get them motivated.
-The task that I created seemed to be the best way for the students to research and discover weather patterns for the four seasons.
-The procedures are laid out in the order they are so that the students will gain as much knowledge about the material as possible. I made the procedures as clear as possible to help minimize the confusion of the students.
-I decided to create the evaluation the way I did so that I could give the students the points that they deserve for each task .This evaluation will ensure that each students gets graded fairly.
-The conclusion is designed to let the students realize that they have completed the tasks and to help them realize the information that they just learned through completing this web quest.
Introduction:
This web quest is designed for lower elementary grades, especially second grade. The purpose of this web quest is to help students gain and expand their knowledge about weather patterns. The students will learn about the weather patterns by exploring the four different seasons. The students will have a task to complete, which is to write a letter to Mr. Parker. Through this letter the students will be able to demonstration their knowledge about weather patterns, such as those expected during the four different seasons.
Standards that apply for this assignment include:
For the complete list of standards click here
Designs/Plans Instruction
The teacher designs/plans instruction and learning climates that develop student abilities to use communication skills, apply core concepts, become self-sufficient individuals, become responsible team members, think and solve problems, and integrate knowledge.
Assesses and Communicates Learning Results
The teacher assesses learning and communicates results to students and others with respect to student abilities to use communication skills, apply core concepts, become self-sufficient individuals, become responsible team members, think and solve problems, and integrate knowledge.
Demonstrates Implementation of Technology
The teacher uses technology to support instruction; access and manipulate data; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community; and conduct research.
Learners: This web quest is for lower elementary grade levels, preferably second grade.
Core Content: SC-EP-2.3.2 Students will describe patterns in weather and weather data in order to make simple predictions based on those patterns discovered.
Resources:
webquest.org
www.education.ky.gov/
http://www.talkeasy.co.uk/link/materials/months.html
http://www.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/parentsfirst/home_schoolbridges/activities/Seasonal%20Activities.htm
http://www.wxdude.com/page19.html
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/glossary/holidaysgloss.htm
Materials:
computer
internet access
pencil/ink pens
paper
Note:
Due to the fact that each class of students are different, having students with different levels of knowledge/understanding, this web quest may need to be adapted and/or modified to best fit your class of students. As a teacher you will be able to see their levels of understanding through the letters that they were asked to write as part of the task for the web quest. It is strongly suggested to have group discussions and a review over the material after all of the students have completed the activity.
Why this web quest:
-I chose to create this introduction to grab the students' attention and to get them motivated.
-The task that I created seemed to be the best way for the students to research and discover weather patterns for the four seasons.
-The procedures are laid out in the order they are so that the students will gain as much knowledge about the material as possible. I made the procedures as clear as possible to help minimize the confusion of the students.
-I decided to create the evaluation the way I did so that I could give the students the points that they deserve for each task .This evaluation will ensure that each students gets graded fairly.
-The conclusion is designed to let the students realize that they have completed the tasks and to help them realize the information that they just learned through completing this web quest.
Created by: Ms. Bravard