Introduction
You are starting your work as a scientist to learn about magnets. This webquest will help you gather new information about magnets that you may not have known. It will also allow you to organize all the information you already knew about magnets.
Task
You are going to create a poster, flyer, or brochure to inform other students all there is to know about magnets. In order to do so, you will need to include the following:
- What is a magnet?
- Define magnetism.
- List three examples of things that are magnetic.
- Describe attraction and repellency of magnets. This can be done with words or a diagram.
- Draw a picture of what a magnetic field looks like. Be sure to include a caption.
Be sure your poster, flyer, or brochure is creative and includes all of the elements. It should be neat, organized, and easy to follow.
Process
Step 1: Find a partner to work with.
Step 2: Split the research up and decide who is responsible for it.
Step 3: RESEARCH!
Step 4: Decide how you will present your information. Will you use a poster, flyer, or brochure?
Step 5: Create your final copy of your information
Below are the resources you will need in order to complete your quest! Click on the links that will bring you to different websites where you can find the information you need to complete your poster, flyer, or brochure.
Evaluation
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Needs Improvement 0 |
Developing 1 |
Accomplished 2 |
Exemplary 3 |
Score | ||
| Definition of a Magnet | No defintion was provided or definition was unclear | Defintion was included, but incomplete or incorrect | Definition was copied directly from a text | Definition was thoughtfully created using students' own language | ||
| Defintion of magnetism | No defintion was provided or definition was unclear |
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Definition was copied directly from a text | Definition was thoughtfully created using students' own language | ||
| List of three magnetic items | No list was provided | Student only provided one item that is magnetic | Student only provided two items that are magnetic | Student provided three items that are magnetic | ||
| Desciption of attraction and repellancy | No description was included | Description was incomplete or unclear | Student directly copied an accurate description from a text | Student accurately and creatively described the concepts | ||
| Captioned drawing of magnetic field | No caption provided | Caption did not describe the drawing provided | Caption accurately describes the drawing |
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| Neatness | Final copy of work is sloppy and unorganized. | Final information is clear, neat, and organized. |
Conclusion
After completing this webquest, you should be able to:
- Define magnet
- Define magnetism
- List three examples of magnets
- Describe attraction and repellency
- Be able to identify a magnet's field
Credits
Webquest ideas based on Magnetic Attraction Webquest by Ms. Gillotti
http://www.pawlingschools.org/webpages/jgillotti/web.cfm?subpage=409318
Internet Resources:
Teacher Page
Created by Miss R. Blair for Mrs. Stan's Third Grade Class at Otter Creek Elementary School
