Introduction
Welcome: Learn About Ohio
Description: In this WebQuest you will learn about the state of Ohio. You will research facts, places, and more information about Ohio and another state.
Grade Level: 3-5
Curriculum: Social Studies
Key Words: Ohio
Author: Annie Tibbels
Task
You and your partner will work together on this WebQuest.
Your job is to research the state of Ohio and record the information you find in a spreadsheet.
Then you will choose another state and do the same research for the state that you did for Ohio.
After you and your partner will create an informational poster of the state you chose, including pictures, a map, and more facts and information.
Process
Step 1: Research the questions below about Ohio:
What is the capital of Ohio?
What is the state bird of Ohio?
What is the state flower of Ohio?
What is the state tree of Ohio?
What is the state motto of Ohio, and the meaning behind it?
What is the state beverage of Ohio?
Who is someone famous from Ohio?
What are three colleges located in Ohio?
Use this link to find some of your information: https://ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/site/government/resources/state-symbols
Step 2: Record the information you found in a spreadsheet.
Step 3: Choose another state, research the same questions as above, record in another spreadsheet.
Step 4: Create a poster with information, pictures, maps, and more about the state that you chose. Be creative!
Evaluation
| Category | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ohio Research Spreadsheet |
All questions were answered thoroughly and were efficiently organized into a spreadsheet. |
Some questions were answered, inadequate amount of research was done. Spreadsheet is unorganized and hard to read. |
Few questions were answered without research. Spreadsheet was incomplete and unorganized. |
|
Chosen State Research Spreadsheet |
All questions were answered thoroughly and were efficiently organized into a spreadsheet. |
Some questions were answered, inadequate amount of research was done. Spreadsheet is unorganized and hard to read. |
Few questions were answered without research. Spreadsheet was incomplete and unorganized. |
| State Poster |
Sufficient research was done on the state and was shown on the poster. Maps, facts, pictures, and information was included on the poster. |
An inadequate amount of research was done and some info displayed on the poster. Maps, facts, pictures, and information was lacking. |
Minimal research was conducted and was not displayed on the poster. Few maps, facts, pictures, and information were displayed. |
Conclusion
Well Done! You have learned enormous amounts of information about Ohio and the state of your choice!
In this WebQuest you have explored facts, places, and information about Ohio and another state.
You put all of this information together to create an amazing poster to share with the class!
Great Job!
Credits
Annie Tibbels
Ohio University
Teacher Page
This WebQuest focuses on Ohio but also explores so much more! While working on this WebQuest students don't only learn social studies skills, but also improve their research skills and collaboration skills while using technology keeping them engaged and hands-on.
Some of these skills include:
- research to build and present knowledge
- comprehension and collaboration
- presentation of knowledge and ideas
- spatial thinking and skills