This webquest was created by Jayvee R. Hernandez a fourth year Bachelor of Secondary Education student for the requirements in his subject in Educational Technology II.
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Introduction
The layers of Earth provide geologists and geophysicists clues to how Earth formed, the layers that make up other planetary bodies, the source of Earth’s resources, and much more. Modern advances have allowed scientists to study what lies beneath our feet in more detail than ever before and yet there still remains significant gaps in our understanding.
I hope this guide will walk you through the layers of the Earth, provide a general sense of our understanding and our current gaps. Keep in mind that this is an area of ongoing research and is likely to become more refined in the coming years and decades.
Task
- Identify the layers that make up the Earth’s interior (inside the Earth)
- Discover what each layer is made of
- Determine the state of matter of each layer (is it a solid, liquid, or gas?)
- Use your learning to create a 3D web model and trifold brochure
- Work collaboratively as a group
- Have Fun!
Process
For you to accomplish the task you will be guide by the following websites.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Inside.shtml
http://www.universetoday.com/61200/earths-layers/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure_of_the_Earth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9j1xGaxYzY
Evaluation
Student Assessment
Every student will receive a grade for their task sheet and trifold brochure, which includes proper grammar/mechanics. Then, you will receive a group grade for your teamwork and the 3-D web model. Please use the rubric below to guide your work and help you self-assess your performance.
Digging Deep to Find the Earth’s Layers
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Superior Work! |
Great Job |
Some Good Work |
Refocus Here |
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Task Sheet and Trifold Brochure (individual grade) |
All questions on the task sheet were answered completely and thoughtfully. Trifold brochure includes all important information |
All questions on the task question were answered completely, but responses were not as thoughtful as could be. Trifold brochure includes most important information |
Some areas of the task sheet were not addressed and/or responses were not complete or thoughtful. Trifold brochure is missing key information. |
The task sheet is incomplete and/or it is apparent that little effort went into answering questions. Trifold brochure contains little information. |
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Grammar and Mechanics (individual grade) |
The final body of work was free of grammar, spelling, and formatting errors. |
The final body of work had 1 error related to either grammar, spelling, and formatting errors. |
The final body of work had 3-5 grammar, spelling, and formatting errors. |
The final body of work had major grammar, spelling, and formatting errors. |
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3-D Web Model (group grade) |
The model represents all elements of the task correctly and clearly. |
The model represents most elements of the task correctly, but some elements may not be clear. |
The model represents some elements of the task; some of the information may not be correct. |
The model contains only a few elements of the task; several areas incorrect and unclear. |
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Teamwork (group grade) |
The team worked well together with each member fulfilling his or her role to the best level possible. |
The team worked well together, but could have utilized each other's skills to a better degree. |
The task is incomplete and/or it is apparent that little effort went into answering questions |
The final product is not the result of a collaborative effort. The group showed no evidence of collaboration. |
Conclusion
Click the link on image and watch the Video! :)