A Web Quest by Susan House
The
The
Introduction
You
are on a team of biologist attempting to draw conclusion about the health of
the
Kayaking on the River
Task
You and your team of researchers are expected to create a
Power Point Presentation that explains your findings about the health of the
Industry on the River
Process
1.
Divide
into groups (4 students per group)
2.
Follow
the PPA Procedure worksheet in order to conduct your investigation:
I. Define the Problem Worksheet # 1
II. Gather Evidence Worksheet #2
III. Identify the
Cause Worksheet #3
IV. Evaluate Present Policy
Worksheet #4
V. Develop Your
Own Solutions Worksheet #5
VI. Choose the Best Solution Worksheet #6
3. Compile the evidence you
have gathered for and create a power point presentation. Be sure to include:
1. What the current state of
the environment in and around the
2. What types of plants and
animals inhabit the River?
3. Who is working to protect
the River and what efforts are being made to clean it up.
4. What efforts need to be
made in order to ensure the health of the river and the survival of the plant
and animal species who inhabit the area.
5. What can people in the
community do in order to improve the health of the River?
6. What can public policy
makers do to improve the health of the River.
4.
Present your final product as a team.
Map of the
Resources
These
websites will help you gather evidence, complete the worksheets, draw
conclusions, and develop your Power Point.
The
Rocking
the Boat: http://www.rockingtheboat.org/
The
Open
Spaces Magazine: http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v3n4-rivers.php
The
NY
Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/boroughs/story/257323p-220394c.html
The
Clean Water Network: http://www.cwn.org/cwn/
Urban Water Resources: http://depts.washington.edu/cuwrm/
A Trip on the River
Evaluation
You and Your team will be evaluated based on the following rubric:
|
Excellent |
Very Good |
Satisfactory |
No Credit |
PPA Worksheets |
All six
steps of the PPA are clearly addressed and all worksheets correctly
completed |
All six steps of the PPA are clearly addressed and all
worksheets correctly completed |
At least half of the worksheets are completed. It appears that the
student has used the information in their letter. |
Incomplete worksheets. Student never attempted
nor asked for help |
Power Point |
The Power
Point addresses all of the issues raised in the Procedures section. It is
well thought out and informative. It is aesthetically pleasing. |
The Power
Point addresses all of the issues raised in the Procedures section. It is
well thought out and informative. It is aesthetically pleasing. |
Power Point addresses some of the issues raised in the Procedure
section. Students show some effort at gathering and displaying their
findings. |
Lack of effort shown at creating power
point. |
Presentation |
All members of the team contribute to the presentation. The
presenters teach a lesson. The presenters speak clearly. The presenters The
presentation is well organized and informative. |
All members of the team contribute to the presentation. The
presenters teach a lesson. The presenters speak clearly. The presenters The
presentation is well organized and informative. |
Some of the students present the power point. Students read from note
cards. Presentation somewhat organized. |
Lack of effort shown at presenting and teaching a lesson. |
Conclusion
Congratulations team you have successfully completed your
task! Now that you are an expert on the health of the