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Introduction

This WebQuest is designed for students to explore all of the Earths resources both natural and man made. The students will be researching what the resources are, how they effect everyday life, how they are made or extracted, what would happen if we didn't have it, also if there are different things that could be used. I could like my students to dig deep into a specific resource and know everything about it so that they can help the entire class learn about it and what we would do without it.

Task

I want students to determine what resources are being used up and which ones we can recycle, my end goal would be to have them do what ever they want to show me how they would use the resource better, or recycle one we aren’t, create a new technology that could replace an existing limited natural resource. I want them to be able to think outside the box and create new solutions to a problem that we have so that when they grow up if this project is something that they would actually like to create and make a new resource then they are able to. In doing so they will be finding pictures and articles printed out and highlighted with all of their research, finding books to share with the class, I want everything that they find to be shared with the class step by step in whatever manner they see fit.

Process

Find a resource that you are interested in and claim it as your project, I would like to have each student researching a different resource
Start researching that resource using articles, books, documentaries, videos, pictures, websites, or even interviews
Find if it is a natural resource or man made, is it unlimited and if not will we run out of it soon, can it be recycled, can something else be used in its place, is it hard to make, what are the products that are made as a result of having that resource?
Save all research to make some sort of final project weather it be a poster, pamflet, power point, video, paper, diagram, game, or a newspaper/magazine article
Be able to present your findings to the whole class answering all of the above questions along with any additional questions asked by the class at the end of your presentation, the project in the previous step will also be presented

Evaluation

Project Rubric

TOTAL: 40 points

Student Name: _____________________________

CATEGORY	5	4	3	2
Use of Class Time	Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.	Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.	Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.	Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.
Grammar	There are no grammatical mistakes on the poster.	There is 1 grammatical mistake on the poster.	There are 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster.	There are more than 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster.
Attractiveness	The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.	The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.	The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.	The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Content - Accuracy	At least 7 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.	5-6 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.	3-4 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.	Less than 3 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.
Knowledge Gained	Student can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.	Student can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.	Student can accurately answer about 75% of questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.	Student appears to have insufficient knowledge about the facts or processes used in the poster.
Graphics -Clarity	Graphics are all in focus and the content easily viewed and identified from 6 ft. away.	Most graphics are in focus and the content easily viewed and identified from 6 ft. away.	Most graphics are in focus and the content is easily viewed and identified from 4 ft. away.	Many graphics are not clear or are too small.
Graphics - Originality	Several of the graphics used on the poster reflect a exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display.	One or two of the graphics used on the poster reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display.	The graphics are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of others.	No graphics made by the student are included.
Required Elements	The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.	All required elements are included on the poster.	All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.	Several required elements were missing.

Oral Presentation Rubric

TOTAL: 20 points

Student Name: ________________________________

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Content	Shows a full understanding of the topic.	Shows a good understanding of the topic.	Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.	Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Comprehension	Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic.	Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic.	Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic.	Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Preparedness	Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.	Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.	The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.	Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Posture and Eye Contact	Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.	Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.	Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.	Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.
Listens to Other Presentations	Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.	Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.	Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.	Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.

TOTAL POINTS OF PROJECT AND PRESENTATION: 60 points

Conclusion

Don't be afraid to share everything you have learned with everyone you know because the excitement you have for the information that you have learned will inspire others to do great things and spark other learners!!

Congratulations, you all have gained so much knowledge about Earth and its resources!

I hope that everyone had fun and is prepared for the journey ahead of us.

Credits

Many thanks to the creator of this website so that all of our students can participate in fun and engaging lessons.

Thank you to RubiStar for helping me create my rubrics and also to Easy Peace Learning for providing the amazing happy face and A Primary School Teacher for my quote in the teacher's page.

Teacher Page

This project was created so that each student can create something that they are proud of. I remember how frusterating it was in school to have to do projects that I didn't like so I want every student to be able to create a project that is a strong suit for them. It is not about them knowing how to be able to present information a certain way it is about the student learning in a way that they will remember for their entire life.

Great! Now go out there and get your students interested in learning!!!