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The Three R’s
Name: Meagan Wallace | Date:11/2/10 |
WebQuest Title: The Three R’s | Grade/Level: 3rd |
TN State Learning Accomplishments: http://www.state.tn.us/education/curriculum.shtml Science 0307.7.4 Design and evaluate a method for reusing or recycling classroom materials. Social Studies · 3.6.spi.3. recognize major global concerns (i.e., pollution, conservation of natural resources, global warming, destruction of rain forest). · 3.6.tpi.8. take a global concern such as pollution, rain forest, and create a class project aiding the concern. English/Language Arts · 0301.3.3 Write friendly letters | |
NETS-S Performance Indicators: http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/NETS_for_Students_2007.htm · 1a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. · 1b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. · 3a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. · 3b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. · 6a. understand and use technology systems. | |
NETS-T Performance Indicators: http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_for_Teachers_2008.htm · 1b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. · 1c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes. · 2a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. | |
TN State Computer Technology Learning Accomplishments: http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/computer/index.shtml · 3.2.3. Students will develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. · 3.3.1. Students will use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. · 3.3.2. Students will use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works. | |
Essential Question: What is the desired/expected outcome for the students after completing this WebQuest? What is a reusing/reducing/recycling program or method you can create to benefit your school? | |
Description of the ‘relative advantage’ of any and all technology being used in this lesson: In this WebQuest, I have arranged for the students to visit a number of websites to learn about their reducing, reusing, and recycling. This in itself is more exciting to students than bookwork. Of the websites I used, I used two interactive sites, a Recycling Calculator and Recycle City in which the students investigate to sites to learn more about recycling, reusing, or reducing than traditional lecture or bookwork. I am also having the students create a letter using Microsoft Word, which will benefit them for letters they will be writing in the future, and I am having them create a diagram in PowerPoint or another design program. I think the technology behind this WebQuest is more helpful than time consuming in my case because I have the necessary steps ready for my students to complete. The lesson is set up on the computers for the students to complete at their own pace. If I found an easier way to make a diagram I would be happy to learn about it. | |
