Task
This is the CMZ 3rd Grade Snow Packet Webquest
Students will be looking at different types of careers, comparing them, and finally creating a PowerPoint presentation based on a career of their choice.
Process
Step #1: Below you will find six different careers listed. Choose 3 to gather more information on.
#1 ______________ #2______________ #3_______________
Step #2: Click on the weblinks next to the icons. This link will take you to an informational webpage of that specific career.
Veterinarian - http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinarians.htm
Firefighter - http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/firefighters.htm
Police Officer - http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/police-and-detectives.htm
Computer Programmer - http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers.htm
Graphic Designer - http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm
Step #3: Complete the Careers Chart by using the information gathered in each website.
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Career #1
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Career #2
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Career #3
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Click on the
“What they do” Tab
*List 3 Duties for this career
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Click on the
“How to become one” Tab
*Write what type of education this career requires
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Click on the
“Pay” Tab
*Find the annual wage or annual income for this career
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Fun Facts
*Write down one or two facts about this career
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Step #4: Now that you have gathered some information on these careers, answer the following questions.
A. After gathering your research, which career would you choose to pursue for your future? ______________________
- Explain why you would choose that career.
B. From your 3 careers, which one has the highest salary/pay?
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Salary _____________________ - __________________ per year
C. Out of the 3 careers, which one received the smallest salary/pay?
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Salary _____________________ - __________________ per year
D. What is the difference in these two salaries? (Remember – to show your work)
Step 5: Now that you have learned about 3 different careers....It's
Think about what you would like to do as a career when you are older.
Click on the link below and it will take you to a career search site. Search the career of your choice.
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/occupation-finder.htm
Once you have researched your career choice, you will be creating a 5 slide powerpoint presentation.
Slide 1 - This slide needs to include: your name, the title of your chosen career, one or more graphics that represent that career.
Slide 2 - This slide needs to include information on the responsibilities of the career. Graphics may be added.
Slide 3 - This slide is to share information about the education needed for this career. Graphics may be added.
Slide 4 - On this slide share about the salary/pay of this career. Graphics may be added.
Slide 5 - Your Choice - Add any additional information you would like to share about your chosen career.
Evaluation
Students will be evaluated by the completion of their compare/contrast activity and the creation of their powerpoint slide presentation.
POWERPOINT RUBRIC
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Component
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5 points
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3 points
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1 point
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Information
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Accurate and complete information is presented in a concise, logical sequence
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Information gaps and lengthy text are evident
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Information is incomplete; logical sequence is not evident
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Background & Text
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Background and text compliment each other; easy to read, consistent throughout the presentation
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Background is not consistent throughout the presentation; text size and color change with each slide
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Text cannot be read on selected background; text size and color make it difficult to focus on information
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Graphics & Transitions
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Graphics are appropriate and relate to content; transitions are consistent throughout the presentation
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Few graphics are utilized throughout the presentation, they do not relate to the topic; transitions are not consistent or effective
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Little or no attempt was made to utilize graphics or transitions
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Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
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Spell check has been utilized throughout the presentation; correct grammar is evident
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Several spelling mistakes occur throughout the presentation; a few grammar mistakes are present
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Spelling mistakes occur throughout the entire presentation, standard grammar usage is not evident
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Conclusion
Snow Packets have been developed to engage students in learning at home when a snow day arrives and it is indicated by the Board of Education as a "Snow Learning Day". This webquest is NOT intended to be completed in one "Snow Learning Day". This webquest is to be worked on over a period of 5 "Snow Learning Days". In the event we do not have that many days, students will be given the opportunity at school to work on and complete this project.
Credits
Clip Art was taken from Google Images