This WebQuest is meant for 3rd-grade students. No background knowledge is needed. However, students should be able to maneuver through hyperlinks. Students will create a cloud wanted poster for evaluation. The teacher will need to provide paper cotton balls and glue for the project.
Introduction
Greetings young engineers today you will serve as meteorologists in training, and today's lesson is all about clouds! With that being said, we will be exploring the internet for information about clouds.
Task
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Your task is to explore the internet to learn more about clouds. You will need a piece of paper to answer the following questions. PLEASE WRITE THE QUESTION AND AND ANSWERS!!!! 1. What are the 4 main types of clouds? 2. What are clouds made of? 3. What are the highest clouds in the sky? 4. What are the lowest clouds in the sky? 5. What type of cloud is puffy and looks like cotton balls? 6. What type of cloud has the nickname 'mare's tail'? 7. What type of cloud means 'layers'? |
Process
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Evaluation
Once you have watched all the videos and answered all 7 questions from the Task bar, you will need to turn them in for a grade. Your job now is to create a Wanted Posted for one of the 4 types of clouds that you have learned about today.
Each posted MUST include the following:
- A picture using cotton balls
- At least 3 characteristics of your cloud. (Ex. Height, is it high or low etc.)
- List the type of weather your cloud is usually responsible for.
Click the 'wanted poster' link to get some examples of what a wanted poster might look like
It must be neat!!!
Due Wednesday, March 15, 2017, No EXCEPTIONS
Conclusion
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| Complete your wanted poster and be ready to present at least 3 things you have learned to a partner and the class! |
Credits
Thanks to google for pics and Nancy Lemacks for the inspiration and guide