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Target Audience
This webquest is designed for first grade science.
Webquest Timeline
In first grade science is taught
during two 30 minute periods per week. The students will have two
weeks to gather information (teacher assistance is required). They will have three more class periods to complete their projects and
presentations.
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Goals and Objectives
The goal of this project is to develop a basic understanding of the four
seasons of the year and their effects on the world we live in.
Students will be able to:
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describe each of the four seasons
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determine the appropriate clothing for
each season
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compare and contrast seasons
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recall seasonal changes where they live
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work cooperatively in groups
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follow directions
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research on the computer
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navigate the internet with assistance
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Core Curriculum
Content Standards
Science
STANDARD 5.1 (Scientific
Processes) All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making
and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and
hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations,
interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating
results.
STANDARD 5.4 (Nature and Process of Technology) All students will
understand the interrelationships between science and technology and
develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of
technology.
STANDARD 5.8 (Earth Science) All students will gain an understanding of
the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.
STANDARD 5.10 (Environmental Studies) All students will develop an
understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent
components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.
Technology
STANDARD 8.1 (Computer and
information literacy) All students will use computer applications to
gather and organize information and to solve problems.
STANDARD 8.2 (Technology Education) All students will develop an
understanding of the nature and impact of technology, engineering,
technological design, and the designed world as they relate to the
individual, society, and the environment.
Language Arts Literacy
STANDARD 3.1 (Reading) All students will understand and apply the
knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written english to become
independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and
texts with fluency and comprehension.
STANDARD 3.2 (Writing) All students will write in clear, concise,
organized language that varies in content and form for different
audiences and purposes.
STANDARD 3.3 (Speaking) All students will speak in clear, concise,
organized language that varies in content and form for different
audiences and purposes.
STANDARD 3.4 (Listening) All students will listen actively to
information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations.
STANDARD 3.5 (Viewing and media literacy) All students will access,
view, evaluate, and respond to print, nonprint, and electronic texts and
resources.
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Gregorc Learning Styles
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Concrete Random - like to solve problems, work independently and
loves technology
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Concrete Sequential - very creative, follows directions easily,
will love to present final project
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Abstract Random - will love to gather and organize information
with their group
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Abstract Sequential - love to be organized and will love helping
their group stay on task
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Howard Gardner's
Multiple Intelligences
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Linguistic - will enjoy reading and writing about the seasons
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Logical-Mathematical - graphing favorite seasons will be an
ideal activity for these learners
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Spatial - will love to view websites/videos and create a picture
box
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Bodily
Kinesthetic - will enjoy physical parts of the project
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Musical - singing a song about the seasons would be right up
their alley
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Interpersonal - will love working with a group
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Intrapersonal - will enjoy completing a Venn diagram
independently
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