Introduction
Using this WebQuest, you will go on an adventure around the world to learn about the continents!
Why are maps important?
How might different geographic features present challenges or benefits?
Why are we where we are?
Task
You will work in teams of 3 to complete this WebQuest.
Using the websites provided, you will create a map of the world.
You will label all 7 continents and 5 oceans.
You will locate and label at least 2 landmarks and at least 2 landforms on your map. Make sure to use a different symbol and color to identify "landmark" or "landform".
Create a map legend and a compass rose.
On your worksheet, include 1 interesting fact your learned about each continent and the landmark and landforms you included.
You will be given time after you complete your WebQuest and find your information to color in your map.
Each team will present to the class!
Process
Step One
Visit this website:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_GL.html
Click on a continent or ocean to learn its name! Be sure to label your map correctly!
Look in the box on the left to read about each continent and ocean. The recorder should write down one fact about each continent on your worksheet. What do you think is interesting?
Step Two
Visit this website:
http://mrnussbaum.com/wlandforms/
Choose 2 landforms to label on your map. Decide on a color and symbol for your map legend as a group. Be sure to read carefully to give your landform its proper name!
Write one interesting fact about each landform you chose on your worksheet.
Step Three
Visit this website:
http://mrnussbaum.com/wlandmarks/
Choose 2 landmarks to label on your map. Decide on a color and symbol for your map legend as a group. Make sure it is different from the one you used for landforms!
Write one interesting fact about each landmark on your worksheet.
All Finished? Move on to the evaluation section to make sure you have completed everything correctly!
Then visit the conclusion section to discuss some questions with your group.
Evaluation
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Map |
The map is correctly labeled with all 7 continents and all 5 oceans with an interesting fact about each continent provided on the worksheet |
The map is mostly labeled correctly, 1 or 2 locations may be incorrect or interesting facts are missing |
The map is missing 3 or more locations and/or 3 or more areas are labeled incorrectly. Interesting facts about continents are not provided. |
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Map Features |
The map contains a compass rose and map legend that is correct and clearly labeled |
The map contains a compass rose and map legend but are not clearly labeled or incorrect |
The map is missing a compass rose or a legend or both. |
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Landmarks |
2 landmarks are clearly and correctly labeled and with a color and symbol to match the map legend and an interesting fact about both is provided |
2 landmarks are correctly labeled but an interesting fact is missing |
Landmarks are incorrectly labeled and interesting facts are not provided |
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Landforms |
2 landforms are clearly and correctly labeled and with a color and symbol to match the map legend and an interesting fact about both is provided |
2 landforms are correctly labeled but an interesting fact is missing |
Landforms are incorrectly labeled and interesting facts are not provided |
Conclusion
Think about these questions and discuss briefly with your group:
Did you find some new places on the map today during your WebQuest?
What do you think is the importance of maps now?
What did you read about each continent that might influence someone to want to live there?
What are some places you might want to visit? Why?
You've completed your WebQuest!!!
Raise your hand to notify your teacher.
You will be given time to color in your map and create your legend and compass rose.
Get creative! Add lots of colors and pictures!
Then you will present your map to the class!
