Introduction
We have been discussing our future a bit in this class and we must now start to plan for what we want. In this webquest, you will identify which majors you are a match for you as well as identify admissions requirements for college. This information will help us to start planning and MAPping out our goals!!
Task
1. Identify Majors that correspond to interest and ppersonal strengths.
2. Choose one Major to research.
3. Identify at least 3 colleges/ universities that offer the major.
4. Choose one college to research.
5. Complete worksheets about both Major and college.
6. Create a PowerPoint that outlines the next steps for your future.
Process
1. Step 1-Go to http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/new/ohiojoshua/what-major-is-right-for-you/ and take the quiz. The test will come back with suggested majors based on your answers in their quiz. Record your results at the bottom of your My Majors Worksheet. Arrange them in order of the one you like least to the one you like best. Answer questions on MyMajors SUmmary Sheet.
2. Go to My Colleges and search for your top major. Complete the College Information Sheet. You may need to google your college and what you are trying to find to get the answer.
3. Create a PowerPoint Presentation that highlights your future goals. Your PowerPoint should include the following:
A title Page
A slide that describes the major you chose and why
A slide that describes the college you chose and the requirements to attend that college.
A slide that describes at least 5 steps you will take to achieve your goal.
4. Save your presentation in your google docs with your first and last name as well as your block. Please send to Mrs. Henley at tamaral.turner@cms.k12.nc.us
Evaluation
Research Report : MAPping our way to College!!!
- Teacher Name:
Mrs. Henley
- Student Name: ________________________________________
| CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Amount of Information | All topics are addressed and all questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each. | All topics are addressed and most questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each. | All topics are addressed, and most questions answered with 1 sentence about each. | One or more topics were not addressed. |
| Quality of Information | Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. | Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. | Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. | Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. |
| Internet Use | Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. | Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. | Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. | Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites. |
| Diagrams & Illustrations | Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and add to the reader\'s understanding of the topic. | Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and add to the reader\'s understanding of the topic. | Diagrams and illustrations are neat and accurate and sometimes add to the reader\'s understanding of the topic. | Diagrams and illustrations are not accurate OR do not add to the reader\'s understanding of the topic. |
| Notes | Notes are recorded and organized in an extremely neat and orderly fashion. | Notes are recorded legibly and are somewhat organized. | Notes are recorded. | Notes are recorded only with peer/teacher assistance and reminders. |
Conclusion
You may present your information for extra credit.