Year 4 WebQuest - The Protected Species of The Great Barrier Reef

Introduction

Welcome: Protected Species of The Great Barrier Reef
Description: This Webquest will give students the opportunity to learn about protected species and become experts on the animal of their choice.
Grade Level: 4
Curriculum: Science
Keywords: protected species, marine ecosystem, vertebrate, coral, endangered, predator, prey, significant
Author: M .Tonks

Task

Calling all Marine Biologists!

The protected species of the The Great Barrier Reef need your help!

It is your job to help other young people learn more about the different types of protected animals that depend on the reef to survive and how important they are to the ecosystem.

You will create a Prezi or Glogster presentation and make an interactive game that teaches children about these amazing animals.

There's no time to waste so let's dive in and get started!

Process

Steps 1-4 are to be done individually. You will turn in your notes (either electronic or paper) for a portion of your grade. In Step 5, you will get together with your partner to collaborate and create a final Prezi or Glogster presentation and an interactive game.

Step 1: Watch the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbNeIn3vVKM. Take notes as you watch in your Science journal. Step 2: Read the resource on the website below and make notes on the worksheet provided.http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-the-reef/animals/protected-speciesStep 3: Open the resource beside your animal and explore. Step 4: Learn about your animal! Explore the various resources on your animal.

Group 1: Great White Shark http://kids.nationalgeographic.com.au/kids/animals/creaturefeature/grea…
Group 2: Dugong http://www.sharkbay.org/dugongfactsheet.aspx http://animals.nationalgeo…
Group 3: Green Turtle http://www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/green-turtle/ http://www.defenders.org/sea-turtles/basic-facts
Group 4: Humpback Whale http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/species/Humpbackwhale… http://www.defenders.org/whales/basic-facts Step 5: Create a Prezi/Glogster presentation to be presented at the end of the term.

In your presentation are required to include the following, but feel free to include additional information as your group sees fit. Name of the animal and a brief description-habitat, location, diet, ect. Interesting facts about the species .Population estimates or survival trends of species.Reasons the species is protected.Reasons that it is important to save the species.Possible solutions to help the species survive.How you can help.Step 6: Create a fun, interactive game that teaches players about your animal. Look at the website below for ideas.http://www.kidsplanet.org/games/http://kids.nationalgeographic.com.au/kids/games/http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/kidscorner3…Step 7: Design an environmental advertisement that communicates the importance of your animal. (To be completed in class).

Evaluation

Assessment Rubric

Evaluation Rubric

	Beginning	Developing	Very Good	Exemplary	Score

Research/ Process	Does not stay on task. Little/no notes were turned in.	Stays on task most of the time. Notes were unorganized and lacked information.	Stays on task and turns in an appropriate amount of notes in an organised format.	Makes great use of time and is actively engaged. Notes are detailed and very organised.	10

Content knowledge of animal being researched	Does not answer all 8 questions listed under Step 3 and much of the information presented is confusing and/or incorrect.	Answers the 8 questions but some answers are confusing or incorrect.	Provides detailed answers to all 8 questions but does not give any extra knowledge than is required.	Thinks critically and answers all 8 questions reflecting a deep knowledge and understanding of information gathered.	10

Teamwork	The work was not divided equally and one person did more than his or her fair share of the assignment.	Team members produced work for the project, but one did considerably more work than the other.	Team members worked collaboratibvely and contributed work to the presentation and construction of the Prezi/Glogster.	The work was evenly divided between each student and each person participated equally in the presentation.	5

Prezi Presentation/Glogster	Lacks organization and structure. Students are not engaged in the subject matter. No eye contact. Read directly from notes.	Minimal engagement and eye contact. Some organisation but no transitions between topics.	Students are engaged in the subject and maintain enthusiasm and eye contact throughout the presentation. Prezi/Glogster is well organised, informative and visually appealing.	Students are enthusiastic about the project. They maintain eye contact and use expression when speaking. Prezi/Glogster is well organised, informative and visually appealing.	15

Total: 40