Ben's Webquest of the month

Introduction

Canoeing (slalom) pictogram.svg

Since 1936 Canoeing has been in the Summer Olympics. Eighty-five nations compete in this sport each year.

Task

Throughout this webquest you will learn about this Olympic sport by reading the article, writing an essay, and a multiple choice.

Process

Lesson 1:

Click on the link to read the article

http://sport.maths.org/content/rowing-has-its-moments

Answer the following:

1.) What is the formula for rowing?

2.) How many rowers is the best amount?

3.) How is the work divided?

Lesson 2:

Write an essay about what you think the math is behind canenoing

Lesson 3:

Which is the best rowing technique?

Evaluation

Section 1:

3 questions worth 5 points each for a total of 15 points.

Section 2:
This section will be graded using the following rubric:

Levels/Criteria	1 - Not Proficient	2 - Progressing	3 - Proficient	4 - Advanced
Mechanics	Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation	Errors in grammar and punctuation, but spelling has been proofread	Occasional grammatical errors and questionable word choice	Nearly error-free which reflects clear understanding and thorough proofreading
Content	·Topic/subject is unclear or confusing · May fail to establish focus on topic/subject ·Organizational structure may not establish connection between and among ideas and/or events	·Topic/subject may be vague · May lose or may exhibit major lapses in focus on topic/subject ·Organizational structure may establish little relationship between and among ideas and/or events	·Topic/subject is generally clear, though it may or may not be explicitly stated · May exhibit minor lapses in focus on topic/subject ·Organizational structure establishes relationships between and among ideas and/or events, although minor lapses may be present	·Topic/subject is clear, though it may or may not be explicitly stated · Maintains focus on topic/subject throughout the response ·Organizational structure establishes relationships between and among ideas and/or events

Levels/Criteria

1 - Not Proficient

2 - Progressing

3 - Proficient

4 - Advanced

Mechanics

Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Errors in grammar and punctuation, but spelling has been proofread

Occasional grammatical errors and questionable word choice

Nearly error-free which reflects clear understanding and thorough proofreading

Content

·Topic/subject is unclear or confusing

· May fail to establish focus on topic/subject

·Organizational structure may not establish connection between and among ideas and/or events

·Topic/subject may be vague

· May lose or may exhibit major lapses in focus on topic/subject

·Organizational structure may establish little relationship between and among ideas and/or events

·Topic/subject is generally clear, though it may or may not be explicitly stated

· May exhibit minor lapses in focus on topic/subject

·Organizational structure establishes relationships between and among ideas and/or events, although minor lapses may be present

·Topic/subject is clear, though it may or may not be explicitly stated

· Maintains focus on topic/subject throughout the response

·Organizational structure establishes relationships between and among ideas and/or events

Section 3: 1 question worth 20 points for a total of 20 points.

Conclusion

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! By completing this Webquest you have gained a better understanding of Olympic Canoeing.

Credits

http://sport.maths.org/content/rowing-has-its-moments