Introduction
By: Natasha Dorfman
Piedmont College
The purpose of the Web Quest was made for my media and technology class for my undergraduate program. This Web Quest will focus on a first grade standard of Georgia Science S1E1. The student will observe, measure, and communicate weather data to see patterns in weather and climate.
Introduction:
Dear class,
Good morning first graders! My name is Azan and I live on planet Ulnion. I plan to visit your planet, Earth, and would like to learn more about the different weather patterns and seasons there. Can you please create a weather journal about the different weather patterns and seasons? I would greatly appreciate it!
Your alien friend,
Azan
Task
Task: The task of this project is to research different types of weather and then create a weather journal. In your journal, you will draw pictures of the different types of weather as well as the corresponding season.
Process
Process
Slide Requirements are as follows:
1. Research of the weather patterns below by clicking on the links.
2. Either during this activity or once this activity is finished pick one of the following questions to answer:
- How is summer different than winter?
- What are some things that make you think of summer, fall, spring or winter?
- What is the order of the seasons?
3. Draw your favorite season.
Resources:
Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozQJIBqFbJI
Flood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udRNUBHbE0o
Hurricane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw-ts4TvcsY
Evaluation
Each student will be evaluated individually due to a wide variety of composition/work. The student will be evaluated based on the season journal they have created. Also, as each child turns in their journal, the teacher will has them one true/false question to assess further comprehension of the topic.
| 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Met all the requirements for this assignment | Met most of the requirements for this assignment | Met a few of the requirements for this assignemnt |
| Met all the standards set to this assignment | Missing some facts and information | Information and Facts do not make sense |
Conclusion
Conclusion:
Mission accomplished! You have completed the task and now have better understanding of Earth's weather patterns and seasons. Share your findings with a partner.
Credits
Credits:
Thank you for participating in this WebQuest and allowing me to help impact the education of your child. Thank you to the YouTube for being easily accessible.
Teacher Page
By: Natasha Dorfman Piedmont College
The purpose for this WebQuest was for my Media and Technolgy Education class in my undergraduate program at Piedmont College. I chose this Early Childhood Education standard because that is one of the areas of focus for my degree.