This web quest is designed for 3rd graders and incorporates research and Social Studies. Students are required to prepare a detailed presentation to show what they have learned.
Resource provided:
KWL chart
Introduction
Have you ever been to Washington, D.C.? It is one of the most important and impressive cities in the world. Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America and home to our federal, or national government. It is filled with beautiful buildings, monuments, and memorials that relay our country's political and historical significance.
Task
You will use graphic organizers to collect, record, and organize information on Washington D.C.'s major landmarks. You will then create a poster board presentation, a power point presentation , or a model presentation of at least five national monuments. You will present each landmark detailing interesting facts about the memorials, monuments, and/or buildings.
Process
In this web quest you will research different national monuments, buildings, etc. in Washington, D.C.
Part 1
Students will click on the links below to gather information about major landmarks in Washington, D.C.
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0772993.html
http://www.kidport.com/reflib/socialstudies/landmarks/washdc.htm
http://washington.org/washington-dc-monuments-memorials?gclid=CNa3ksmum…
Part 2
Pick five landmarks that are of interest to you. Learn important facts about its construction and history. Use graphic organizers to collect and record information detailing interesting facts about each.
Part 3
Now that you have collected your information, decide which five national monuments you would like to present. You will need to prepare a posterboard (with pictures), power point, (with pictures) or a models presentation summarizing and detailing facts and descriptions of each. Presentation should be 5-7 minutes and should include pictures and/or models.
Evaluation
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Categories |
Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
Score |
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Process Graphic Organizer |
There is no information researched and recorded. | There is minimal information researched and recorded. | There is some information researched and recorded. | There is plenty of information researched and recorded. | |
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Task Posterboard Powerpoint Models |
3 or less landmarks identified with pictures or models. Lacks neatness and creativity. | 3-4 andmarks identified with pictures or models. Not very neat or creative. | 4-5 landmarks identified with pictures or models. Neat and creative. | 5 landmarks clearly identified with pictures or models. Very neat and creative. | |
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Task Presentation |
Presentation lacks organization. Topic unclear, no support. | Presentation has minimal organization. Topic mentioned, lacks support. | Presentation has good organization. Topic clear, 2-3 supporting details, conclusion. |
Presentation has clear organization. Topic clear, 4-5 supporting details, conclusion. |
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| Speaking | Does not speak clearly. Lacks volume and/or rate. Many verbal or physical distractions. Does not meet time requirement. | Speaks clearly but lacks consistent volume and rate. Some verbal/physical distractions. Does not meet time requirements. | Speaks clearly at an appropriate volume and rate. Minimal verbal/physical distractions. Meets time requirements. | Speaks clearly at an appropriate volume and rate. No verbal or physical distractions. Meets time requirements. | |
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Grammar and Punctuation |
There are 5 or more spelling or punctuation errors. | There are 3-4 spelling or punctuation errors. | There are 1-2 spelling or punctuation errors. | There are no spelling or punctuation errors. |
Conclusion
You did it!. You have learned how to independently research and find information using the internet, organize the information using graphic organizers, and present the information in a fun and illuminating way. Congratulations on a job well done!
Credits
Clip art provided by:
factmonster.com
kidport.com
washington.org/washington-dc-monuments-memorials
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