Introduction
In this web quest you will brainstorm prior knowledge on wiidlife animals in captivity, research infoirmation on this topic, read Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla, and then outline information learned within a graphic organizer.
Task
Student Learning Target:
I can identify how Ivan's life in the shopping mall was unacceptable when compared to his natural habitat in Africa.
Process
You will:
1. Identify the term captivity and brainstorm all knowledge on wildlife animals in captivity. Use popple to identify the term captivity, list three wildlife animals you know of that are in captivity, and state how you think wildlife animals are captured. (You should have 5 popples)
2. Go to PebbleGo.com to read about Gorillas and their natural habitat.
Resources:
http://www.pebblego.com/choose/choose_product.html
3. Read the text titled Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla.
4. Watch a video on Ivan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNtRPDXJkdA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYYL2LxotA8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF1oWHL-lSs
5. Outline all information on how Ivan's life was unacceptable in the shopping mall. Use popple to create a thinking map that includes:
-Another video on wildlife animals in captivity
-10 reasons why Ivan's life was unacceptable, seeing his needs as a gorilla
-5 new vocabulary words you learned with definitions
-2 feelings/opinions you had on this topic
(You should have a total of atleast 22 popples)
Evaluation
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Poor-1 point |
Fair-2 points |
Good-3 points |
Excellent-4 points |
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Overall Presentation 25% |
Presentation is unclear and unorganized |
Presentation is somewhat clear |
Presentation is somewhat clear and understandable |
Excellent presentation, presenting material thoroughly in a clear and concise manner |
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Information Present 30% |
Information is fragments and unclear |
Information is somewhat clear |
Information that is understood |
Information that is understood, clear, and interesting to classmates |
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Relevancy 25% |
Reflects little knowledge of subject-matter |
Reflects some understanding of subject-matter, but no real understanding |
Reflects accurate understanding of subject-matter in a clear manner |
Reflects accurate understanding of subject-matter that is clear and supported with evidence. |
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Eye-Contact/Voice 10% |
-No or minimal eye contact -Voice mumbled or in other words not understood |
-Occasionally used eye contact -Voice was difficult to hear, used “ums” or other fillers |
-Maintained eye-contact -Voice was clear and understandable with minimal fillers |
-Maintained excellent eye contact -Voice was easily understood |
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Peer Reviewed 10% |
Class rating was poor |
Class rating was fair |
Class rating was good |
Class rating was excellent |
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have completed this web quest task! Hopefully, you now have a better understanding and a strong opinion on the topic of wildlife animals in captivity.