Introduction
Introduction
seven years old Tommy has just received a robot for his birthday from his dad. he named the robot frank. Tom wipes up frank everyday so he stays clean. Tom always play with frank everyday. Sometimes franks would lift up tom and hug him. They always sit in the couch and watch cartoons together. Because franks is apporating like a human tom became confused because he cannot tell if frank is a living thing or not.
Now tom needs your help, to figure out if franks is a living or none living thing. Inorder for you to help him you must carry out a research on what are living things and the characteristics of living things. Look forward in seeing tom and frank at your next class session where you will present your findings. First you must select a 4 person team to complete this mission.
Task
Task
You and your team have three (3) tasks to complete inorder to help tom figure out if franks is a living thing.
1.Discover what are
- living things
- the characteristics of living things
- based on your research; indicate if robots are living things. Present reasons for your answers.
2. Present findings:
a. Orally present these findings
b. using things in your environment; collect pictures of at least six (6) living things.
c. for each living thing found ; indicate why you believe it is a living thing.
3. Provide other releveant discovery made during research.
Each member should write an individual report.
Process
Process
Step 1: Get in groups of threes.
Step 2: Use the links below by clicking on any of them and read about living things, to determine the six (6) characteristics of living things.
Step 3: After reading the information, study the robot.
Step 4: Using cues from your research; collect ten (10) pictures of living things to be presented in your findings
Step 5: Present your findings orally to the class.
Step 6: Each group member will write a report on the characteristics of living things.
Links to use:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tAhYYytN7LY/UKjwPKtxkgI/AAAAAAAAAgM/ed5gfFBCZ9Q/s1600/living+things+2.png
Evaluation
Evaluation
Your team will be evaluated on a scale of 1-3 for different criteria.
1 = poor
2 = good
3 = Excellent
This Rubric explains the requirements in more detail:
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1 |
2 |
3 |
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Following Directions |
I did not follow directions and had a difficult time understanding what to do.
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I followed directions, but had a difficult time staying on task and had to be reminded at times. |
I followed all directions and was always on task. |
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Working in Your Group |
I was unable to work well with my group. I did not help my group. |
I had difficulties with my group, but I helped my group somewhat. |
I had no problems working with my group. |
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Use of Resources |
I did not use the resources. |
I used some resources well. |
I used all the resources I had to finish my reports. |
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Written explanation of why you picked those characteristics |
It was sloppy and missing parts. |
It was okay, but something was missing. |
The report was neat and all parts were included. |
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Individual Written Report about living things. |
It was sloppy and missing parts. |
It was okay, but something was missing. |
The report was neat and all parts were included. |
Conclusion
Conclusion
Dear Team,
Congratulations! Your team has discovered what living things are and the characteristics of living things. Based on there findings they were able to tell if the robot is a living thing or non-living thing. We have also learned a large amount of valuable information about some living and non-living things based on your presentation. Thank you for your hard work.
Sincerely,
Mission Commander
For further information on living things click any of the links below:
http://sciencelearn.org.nz/Science-Stories/Earthworms/Characteristics-of-living-things
http://utahscience.oremjr.alpine.k12.ut.us/sciber00/7th/classify/living/2.htm
Teacher Page
This webquest was designed for a group of grade 5 students. they will be able to tell what are living things and what are none living things. Students will be able to tell the different characteristics of living things and give examples of living things.