Developed by (J.Sarvas,
sarvas@d83.org, B.Pour, pourba@d83.org, L.Imburgia, imburgia@d83.org)
April, 2004
Overview | Introduction | Questions and Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion
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This web quest will focus on identification of earth's resources and ways to preserve them. |
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Grade 1 Science / Social Studies / Language Arts |
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Science: 12.B Know and apply concepts that describe how living
things interact with each other and with their environment.
Science: 12.E Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources. English/Language Arts: 1.C Comprehend a broad range of reading materials. 3.A Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure. 3.B Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes an audiences. 5.A Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas. 5.B Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources. 5.C Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats |
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Students will use internet sites, laser disks, CD Roms, books and Kid Pix Deluxe. |
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Earth Needs Your Help! We are wasting precious parts of Earth. It is your job to think of ways you can save resources before it's too late! |
What are some things you can do to save Earth's resources? You will work with a partner to find a way to help save one resource.
You may look at web sites,
the laser disk, books, and CD Roms to find a resource that you want
to protect. Share ways you can save this resource. Design a book page
using Kid Pix Deluxe. This will be used to make a slide show or a book
to be shared with another class.
Identify for the students
which other resources they may use to complete their task(s). Other
resources may include:
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Planet Pals http://www.planetpals.com/precycle.html Check links on left! |
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Energy Saving House http://www.epatrol.org/ep-energy.html |
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Classroom Encyclopedias |
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Recycle City Pictures http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/market.htm |
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DinoPals'
Earth Saver Book http://members.aol.com/kidz4peace/dinopals/earthday.htm
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Windows On Science Laser Disk |
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What's Wrong Pictures http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/NPS/kids/whatwrng.htm |
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Barnaby
Bear's Recycling Game http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/barnabybear/games/recycle.shtml
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Evaluation