Flowers of Algernon Webquest

Introduction
                  
Do you think intelligence tests give a clear picture of how smart of person really is, why or why not?  Throughout this WebQuest, you will ponder these ideas.   Put on your seat belt, and enjoy the adventure of discovering and experimenting with tests that psychologists use to determine human intelligence.
Task

1. You will follow the steps and links on the Process Page in order to learn about:

                  Daniel Keyes

                  The Human Brain

                  IQ ( Intelligence Quotient)

 

2. You will :

                   Read information

                   View, interpret, and analyze photos, diagrams, and charts

                   View different examples of each test, and even participate in a few of them. 

3.  As you progress through the WebQuest, be sure to follow the activities in order and complete the worksheet as required. 

Process

Website #1  History behind F.F.A.

http://www.danielkeyesauthor.com/faq.html

 

Website #2:  The Brain

http://www.thethinkingbusiness.com/brain_zone/brain-tour

 

Website  # 3: Brain surgery

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003018.htm

 

Website #4: IQ

http://www.psychologicaltesting.com/iqtest.htm

Evaluation

1.  Activities in order

2. Followed Directions

3. Complete the worksheet as required.