Introduction
Bees are very fascinating creatures. They make our earth a better place to live, but there is more to a bee than meets the eye. Just what kind of creature is a bee? Where do they live? How are they born? During this webquest you will visit sites to find out the answer to these questions and many more.
Task
During this webquest you will search the sites below to learn about the life and behaviors of a bee. When you are finished you will use the information that you have found to write and illustrate a report about bees.
http://www.buzzaboutbees.net/
http://www.amazingbees.com.au/bees-for-kids.html
Process
1. First, a partner will be assigned to work with you.
2. Next, click on the DIRECTIONS link to download the directions.
3. Read the directions carefully. They will guide you through the sites and tell you what to look for.
4. You will click on the links below to visit sites about bees and answer questions and take notes to learn more about the life and behaviors of bees.
5. You will play games on line to test your knowledge, and you will draw a bee.
6. Last, you will use your notes to write a 1-2 paragraph report and draw your bee to share what you have learned. The directions will tell you what to include in each paragraph.
Evaluation
HOW YOU WILL BE GRADED
1. You cooperate with your partner.
2. Your questions are answered correctly.
3. Should include 3 paragraphs.
4. Each of your 3 paragraphs should tell one interesting fact about bees.
5. Your report is written neatly, and your bee is colored neatly and attached to your report.
Conclusion
CONCLUSION
Great job! Now when you see a busy bee you will know what an important part of our work it is!