Interdisciplinary
Problem Solving Program
Web Quest for English -
Language Arts Sixth Grade
Audrey E. Rhoden
One of the reasons for the lack of discipline in
Public Schools is a result of students’ poor moral and low performance on
exams. In order for students to improve
in a positive way, morals must be taught by both parents and teachers. In order
for students to become more productive, the existing laws that govern the
school system must be revised. The
current laws and regulations as they exist place more emphasis on disciplinary
actions rather than academics. As a Public
Policy Analyst you will examine laws that govern students’ behavior in public
schools. What role would religion play
in influencing students’ morals and exam scores will be an important topic for
research
You
will learn how to create public policy using the TIPS model. By the end of the quest you would have surfed
the Internet to gather data and complete a research project using computer
technology.
· Define Religion?
· Define Moral?
· Religion does not play an important
role in public schools. Why?
· How would religion help
students with deviant behavior in school?
· What are some of the ways to
recognize violent warning signs in students?
· Are there any existing
policies in the area of religion in the American Public School Systems?
· How many students will
accept religion being taught in public schools?
· Do you believe that religion
would help students improve in their behavior and academic progress?
· How would teachers react if
they were asked to teach religion in public school?
· If religion was taught what
religion would it be?
Research
Guidelines
· Work in teams of four students
·
Work
cooperatively.
·
Each team will
have two sets of students.
·
The first set of
students will answer the first six questions.
·
The second set of
students will answer the last five questions.
·
Work through the
Public Policy Analysis research guide to gather information about religion in
schools. For assistance please see the
following website
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS/welcome.html
·
Choose an
additional web site to conduct your research.
·
Utilize any word
processing program to record your responses.
·
Develop solutions
as to how religion will help students in public schools.
·
Develop solutions
as to how religion and behavior would enhance student moral and academic
progress.
·
Orally present
the material to the class.
Identify the cause of
the problem
http://www.familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,
http://www.adl.org/religion_ps/default.asp
http://www.aclu.org/issues/religion/relig7.html
http://www.religioustolerance.org/ps_pray.htm
http://www.teachingaboutreligion.org/
http://www.ed.gov/inits/religionandschools/
Your grade will be
based on two main factors; a research project and an oral presentation. 50% of your grade will be based on your
research and 50% on an oral group presentation.
Grade Rubric:
Excellent - Grade A
·
All
questions are clearly and completely answered.
·
The
information is presented in proper sequence and well organized.
·
The
report is well written.
·
The
visual aids are informative and highly attractive
·
Excellent
group dynamics.
Good - Grade B
·
All
of the questions are answered however some are not complete enough.
·
The
information lacks connection between questions.
·
Most
of the information is copied verbatim without student’s input.
·
The
visual aids are informative but not attractive.
·
Good
group dynamics.
Satisfactory - Grade C
· The questions are not completely
answered.
· Report is slightly unorganized.
· The information is copied word for
word without student input.
· The visual aids are missing
important information.
· Satisfactory group dynamics.
Unsatisfactory - Grade F
· All questions are not answered.
· The report is unorganized.
· The information is copied word for word without student
input.
· Missing visual aids.
· Group did not work well together.
Upon
your conclusion of this research you will recognize the most important factors
that contribute to behavior and education of children in an urban school setting. You will realize that religion did or did not
play a role in their academic progress.
You will be able to answer questions posed and identify factors that
contribute to violent behavior and create solutions to these behavioral
problems.
This
web quest meets the four disciplines of the New York City Performance Standards
– English Language Arts
·
E1c- Read and Comprehend informational materials.
· Writing
E2a- Produce report of information.
· Speaking, Listening, and Viewing
E3c- Prepare and deliver individual presentation.
· Conventions, Grammar, and Usage of the English Language
E4a- Demonstrates an understanding of the rules of the
English Language in written and oral work.