School Uniform Web Quest

A web quest for sixth grade

Ms. W. Lewis

Roberto Clemente School

CIS 166 Bronx, New York

Introduction

As a PPA (Public Policy Analysis), make believe you are the principal of a middle school who is having a difficult time getting parents and students to adhere to a uniform policy. It is your job to get the parents and students to understand the importance of a mandatory uniform policy.

The Task

By the end of the quest you will have surfed the Internet to:

§ Successfully define why a uniform policy is needed

§ Gather evidence supporting a uniform policy:

Where they are and why they work

§ Identify the causes mandating a uniform policy in the school

§ Discuss how schools can adopt a school uniform policy

§ List the benefits and cost on adopting a school uniform policy

§ Discuss how school uniforms work in at least three other school districts

§ Choose an additional web site to conduct your research

The Process

It’s time to begin our quest. Listed below are the criteria to record your answers.

1. Work in teams of four students (approved by the teacher)

2. Assume a role within your research team

3. Work through the web quest to gather information about adopting a uniform policy for the culminating presentation

4. Have visual aids and handouts

5. Write a persuasive essay on your position

6. Orally present the information to your audience and be prepared to persuade them to adopt a school uniform policy

You may utilize any word processing program to record your answers.

Resources

http://www.ed.gov/updates/uniforms.html

http://www.edweek.org/context/topics/issuespage.cfm?id=38

http://www.education-world.com/a_admin/admin130.shtml

http://www.education-world.com/a_admin/admin065.shtml

http://www.aclu.org/congress/uniform.html

http://www.edweek.org/ew/vol-15/28rist.h15

http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us/uniform.htm

Evaluation

You will be evaluated on this assignment on clarity, completeness of your research, and the overall quality of your presentation.

Conclusion

You have successfully researched the factors contributing to adaptation to school uniforms. Given the information received, you should be able to make a valid presentation to your classmates about a school successfully adapting a uniform policy.