Introduction
Welcome to the ocean, where thousands of underwater animals roam! You, a renowned oceanographer, will be researching an animal of your choice, while exploring the depths of the ocean. You will navigate through the following WebQuest in search of answers and information. Happy exploring!
3rd grade Technology Project
Created by: Ms. Aderente
Task
Your final project will be a PowerPoint presentation that you create. You will have information about what parts of the world your animal is found, how it moves and survives in the ocean, what it looks like, and its' diet. Your presentation will consist 3-4 slides, including information, pictures, and a bibliography.
Process
First, choose an animal below to research. Make sure it is an animal that you are interested in and one that you would like to learn more about! Click on the name of the animal; this is a link that will bring you to a website of information about your animal. Please remember to write the name of your animal on the recording sheet that I have given you.
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Next, use the links above each picture to explore websites and gather information. Answer the questions below; write your answers on the recording sheet that I have given you.
1. What ocean does your animal live in? Describe its' habitat
2. Does your animal live in deep or shallow water? Why?
3. Does it live alone or in a group?
4. Describe what your animal looks like. Describe body parts. What color is it? How big or small is it? How does it move?
5. What does your animal eat?
6. How does it survive in the ocean?
**Use the links below to gather extra information. Inclue any interesting or fun facts that you would like to include in your presentation.**
National Geographic animal guide
Evaluation
You will be graded using the following rubric:
1- Student chose animal, did little or no research, & did not complete slideslow
2- Student chose animal, did some research but was missing information, and student was missing information/pictures from slideshow
3- Student completed research questions & navigated through different websites. Student completed slideshow with information and pictures, but could have been more detailed with summary of research.
4- Student completed research questions, added interesting facts to recording guide, and navigated through all of the websites available on WebQuest. Student also wrote each website where information was found. Student created slideshow that included a plentiful amount of information and pictures on specific animal.
Conclusion
Good work!! You have completed your exploration of the ocean and found a lot of information about your animal!
Before you begin your PowerPoint presentation, make sure you cite your sources!!
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Credits
A big thanks to...
enchantedlearning.com
easyscienceforkids.com
kids.nationalgeographic.com
seaworld.com
for all of the information & pictures of the animals!