Task
You must choose one of the seven continents and create a powerpoint slide, or a poster about it's most important information. You must then present it to the class.
-you must have a title.
-You must include a map of the continent.
-you must have the following information about your continent:
how many countries make up you continent?
What is the biggest country in your continent?
What is the smallest country in your continent?
What is the largest river in your continent?
What is the most important mountain range in your Continent?
What Oceans border your continent?
Process
You will be divided into groups of 4 students.
Then you will be given 4 sessions to make your presentation, we will go to the computer room and you will find information about your chosen continent.
Then you will present it to the class.
You can Find information on the different continents on the links below:
Brian's web page click here
Africa click here and here
Antartica click here and here
Australia or Oceania click here and here
Asia click here and here
Europe click here and here
North America click here and here
South America Click here and here
Evaluation
Evaluation Rubric
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1. Needs Improvement/1 point
2. Satisfactory/2 points
3. Good Work/ 3 points
4. Excellent/4 points
Research Habits: 25%
1. The team needed much assistance to remain on task. The team did not complete the assigned task.
2. The team needed some assistance to remain on task. The team struggled through the process, but did complete the task.
3. The team was self-directed. The team was efficient in using their time. A solid effort was shown by both team members. The task was completed.
4. The team was self-motivated and continually on task. The team was organized, responsible and productive in their research. They went beyond expectation.
Accuracy of Information/Sentence structure: 25%
1. The final project had 5 or more errors in information or sentence structure.
2. The final project had 3-4 errors in information or sentence structure.
3. The final project had 1-2 errors in information or sentence structure,
4. The final project had no errors in information or sentence structure.
Final Presentation: 25%
1. The presentation was incomplete. 3 or more questions and topics were missing.
2. The presentation was incomplete. 1 or 2 questions and topics were not answered.
3. The presentation was omplete with all questions and topics covered.
4. The presentation was thorough and creative. The questions were neatly written.
Teamwork and Presentation: 25%
1. Did not participate in the team activity. Showed little or no cooperation. Uneven team presentation.
2. Participated in team task.Showed some resistance to assignment. Final presentation was missing some elements.
3. Participation in team task. Listened to partner, worked well together. Showed cooperation and willingness. Final presentation was thorough.
4. Participated in team task with enthusiam and cooperation. Listened to partner, worked well together. Final presentation was creative and interesting.
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Total Score:
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing your 1st webquest. Please write 2 sentences stating how you think the process of completing this assignment went and what you thought of it.
Teacher Page
You can Find information on the different continents on the links below:
Brian's web page click here
Africa click here and here
Antartica click here and here
Australia or Oceania click here and here
Asia click here and here
Europe click here and here
North America click here and here
South America Click here and here