Dynamic Dolphins !

 

A WebQuest for 1st Grade (Dolphins)

Designed by

Gena' Ragas
gena_ragas@yahoo.com

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Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page

 

Introduction

Have you ever came face to face with a dolphin?  Well get ready to dive right in and explore these amazing animals!

 

The Task
Sea World wants you to help them find out some facts about dolphins and create posters for the park!  So get your scuba  gear ready!

First you'll need to dive in  and gather facts about dolphins by clicking on any of the deep-sea sights listed below.  Record at least three facts that you find on your dolphin fact sheet, and choose at least three pictures to go with them.  At the end of your quest, you will use the information you find to create a poster for the park.  Anchors away!


The Process
1. Go to the internet sites to find at least 3 facts about dolphins.  You will record your facts on your dolphin fact sheet. 

2. Go to the internet sites to search for pictures you will use on your poster.  You will right click on the picture of your choice, then left click to copy.  Print your pictures by going to file and print.

3. Using your pictures and dolphin facts, create your poster for the Sea World Park! 

SITES

http://www.abc.net.au/oceansalive.htm

http://germantown.k12.il.us/html/animals1.html                                              

http://www.seaworld.com

http://www.enature.com



Evaluation
You will be graded on having at least three facts and three pictures for you poster.  You may have up to five, but you must have at least three.
 

Requirements

Maximum Points

Research of dolphins

20

Written content

20

Grammar and sentence structure

20

Clip art (3)

10

Poster

10

Neatness

10

Presentation

10

Total Points

100


Conclusion
Congratulations!  You made a successful dive! Thanks to you Sea World has enough facts and photos to fill the park.  We hope you enjoyed your study of dolphins and have come to appreciate these dynamic animals.


Credits & References
I would like to thank the following people for the use of their web sites, clip art, and dolphin facts. Thanks!

http://www.abc.net.au/oceansalive.htm

http://germantown.k12.il.us/html/animals1.html                          

http://www.seaworld.com

http://www.enature.com  

 

 

 

 

Last updated on August 15, 1999. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page