On this page you will find an overview of the purpose, objectives, and learner description, along with the standards students will meet when they complete this WebQuest. This guided lesson plan will support teachers as they introduce students to the WebQuest activity.
Purpose
Second grade students will describe and identify how parts of a system interact; construct and describe a model; observe and identify patterns of change, consistency or regularity within the environment all while using technology to gather and communicate data.
Rationale
Building an understanding of life cycles the same time using online or text sources helps students become critical evaluator.
Learner Description
This WebQuest is appropriate for West Virginia students in ABC or LMN grade beginning to study butterflies, the concept of their life cycle.
Prerequisites
Students embarking on the Butterfly Cycle WebQuest should demonstrate the following:
· Basic Internet navigation skills
· Reading on a 2nd grade level
· Understanding of working in a small group
Instructional Objectives
Upon completion of this WebQuest, students will have the ability to:
· Identify stages of the butterfly cycle.
· Develop and understanding to these stages.
· Identify stages when seen.
· Create a poster one of the stages and present it with their group.
Standards Addressed
The focus of this WebQuest is on addressing the Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives. See pages 9 and 10 of the West Virginia Department of Education Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives website or the Teach 21 website for the Interactive CSOs which consists of the 21st Century Content Standards, Learning Skills and Technology Tools for WV Schools
Grade 2
Objectives |
Students will |
SC.O.2.2.01 |
identify that plants and animals have different structures. |
SC.O.2.2.02 |
identify the structures of living things including their systems, and explain their functions |
SC.O.2.2.03 |
sequence pictures of events to illustrate the changes in the life cycle of plants and animals. |
SC.O.2.2.04 |
relate observations of the butterfly’s life cycle to student’s own growth and change. |
SC.O.2.2.05 |
compare and contrast simple models of different kinds of habitats |