Introduction
The goal of this webquest is to allow 4th grade students to identify and name the functions of the human brain.
Hey kids ready to explore?! The Brain is a vital organ in our body, it helps us to talk,see,walk,breath and remember things.Today through this webquest you will be introduce to different parts of the brain and their functions.In groups you will present to your classmates about a given part of the brain. So buckle up it is going be fun!!!
Task
The class will be divided into groups of five,each group will be responsible for researching a part of the Human Brain; in this research you will have to state where this part of the brain is located and its roles and responsibilities.Resources will include the internet, pictures and any other resources that can assist the group in making the final product.
Process
Let's get started!
Different parts of the brain will be written on strips of paper and place in a bag. A person from each group will pick from the bag and research on any part of the brain chosen.
Here are two cool videos telling you about the Brain
Picture of the Brain
Functions of the Human Brain
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/brain.html
https://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-your-amazing-brain/
Step 1: Student will label the parts of the on diagram provided by teacher. Special highlight using a marker will be done on the specific part each group will be presenting on.
Step 2: Write a short summary about the part of the brain you are researching about,please include duties carried out and any interesting facts about this part.
Step 3:Present your research to the class.
- Stand tall with confidence.
- Speak loudly so everyone can hear you.
- Every member in the group should participate in presentation.
Evaluation
This is how your work will be evaluated.
| Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Qualified 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
Score |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagram is accurate and thorough. | The diagram is incomplete and inaccurate. | The diagram is mostly complete, accurate with some mistakes. | The diagram is complete and accurate with few mistakes. | The diagram is complete and accurate with no mistakes. | |
| Written report is accurate and grammatically correct. | Written report is inaccurate with numerous grammatical errors. | Written report's accuracy is questionable with several grammatical errors. | Written report is mostly accurate with limited grammatical errors. | Written report reflects an expertise on the organ system with no grammatical errors. | |
| Oral report supports research and written report in a well-organized time frame. | Oral report is short without any facts to support research or written report. | Oral report is limited in its support of research and written report and isn't well-organized. | Oral report supports research and written report, but is too short. | Oral report is well-organized in a timely manner, while supporting all of the research and writing |
Conclusion
Congrats students!! You have now completed the lesson on the Human Brain. So we have learned that the Brain is a very important organ in the body, it help us to walk, breath,remember and see and a lot more.