1. Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Going Green A WebQuest for 4th Grade (Science) Designed By: Alyssa Greene Meghan Corbett Nichole Hall Based on a template from San Diego State University’s The WebQuest PageThe WebQuest Page

2. Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Introduction Welcome to the Go Green Team! For the next six weeks we are going to be working on and learning about the environment and ways to preserve it. We are going to be focusing on different ways of recycling, reducing waste, and reusing things. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKW3O11AatY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKW3O11AatY Our environment is something that we need to take care of and is something that we can all contribute towards. We have to always remember that you really can make a difference! Throughout this unit you will find ways to make this difference at home, at school and in your everyday life. Select the tasks tab to find out your project!

3. Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits The Task: How can we preserve our environment? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKd ZYYmTT9A Task 1: Define and explain the importance of recycling. Task 2: How can we reduce the worlds current waste and conserve our resources? Task 3: How can we reuse our current waste and products that we have?

4. Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits The Process To accomplish the tasks you will need to do the following: 1.Divide into groups of 5 students. 2.Select which role each student will play: 1.Reporter (write groups findings and data within a Power Point ) 2.Analyzer (Summarizes and reviews data) 3.Researcher ( Collects Data) 4.Speaker (Presents findings to Class) 5.Organizer/Facilitator ( Keeps group focused and on task) 3.3. Next access the following on-line the following sites to assist in your research http://reuserecycle.net// http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/recycle.htm https://webmail.mercyhurst.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=ac7cf053b59843f abfab465f14c8fad2&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.healthy-kids-go- green.com%2findex.html---trashhttps://webmail.mercyhurst.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=ac7cf053b59843f abfab465f14c8fad2&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.healthy-kids-go- green.com%2findex.html---trash https://webmail.mercyhurst.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=ac7cf053b59843f abfab465f14c8fad2&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.care2.com%2fgreenl iving%2fwhy-reuse-beats-recycling.html%23https://webmail.mercyhurst.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=ac7cf053b59843f abfab465f14c8fad2&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.care2.com%2fgreenl iving%2fwhy-reuse-beats-recycling.html%23 http://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/rrr/recycle.hm http://www.globalfootprints.org/page/id/0/1/ 4.Once you have all of your information it needs to be compiled and organized in a Power Point presentation for the class.

5. Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Evaluation Describe to the learners how their performance will be evaluated. Specify whether there will be a common grade for group work vs. individual grades. Exemplary 4 Accomplished 3 Developing 2 Beginning 1 Score Understanding the topic. Shows a clear understanding of the topic and communicates it well. Shows a general understanding of the topic. Shows an average understanding of the topic. Shows a poor understanding of the topic.. Clearly researched and facts are accurately described. Shows a clear understanding of the facts and they are accurate.. Shows a general understanding of the facts and are accurate.. Shows an average understanding of the facts and some are inaccurate.. Shows a poor understanding of the topic Professional delivery of presentation of project and power point. Shows a clear understanding of the of the presentation communicates it well.. Shows a general understanding of the presentation.. Shows an average understanding of the presentation.. Shows a poor understanding of the presentation. more

6. Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Evaluation (continued) Creativity Showed outstanding use of creativity. Showed above average use of creativity Shows an average use of creativity. Showed below average use of creativity if any at all. Peer Student evaluation how they felt they did. This student helped and went out their way to make the our group out standing. This student was very helpful an did their par t in this activity.. This student did an average job but nothing outstanding they could have helped more. This student could have helped more to make our project better. back

7. Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Student Page Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher page Credits Conclusion At the conclusion of this activity you should: Have gained a wider understanding of ways to preserve our environment. Be able to know the difference of Recycle, Reuse &Reducing Be able to explain ways of being proactive towards a greener life style Be able to research collect collaborate data to present in a professional manner You may wish to pursue other extensions from this activity: Start a recycling center in your home or community Be proactive in reusing everyday items Begin to cut down on being wasteful Learn how to share in Carpooling, multi-tasking etc.

8. Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Standards Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Recycle Reduce Reuse A WebQuest for 4th Grade (Science) Designed by Nichole Hall mailto:nhall@mercyhurst.edu Alyssa Green mailto:agreen26@mercyhurst.edu Megan Corbett mailto:mcorbe13@mercyhurst.edu Based on a template from San Diego State University’s The WebQuest PageThe WebQuest Page

9. Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Standards Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Standards: NETS*S: 2. Communication and Collaboration- students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. B. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. C. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. D. contribute to project teams to produce original words or solve problems. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making- Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. B. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. C. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. D. Process data and report results. Pa Dept. of Education Standards: 4.3.4.B. Identify how human actions affect environmental health. Identify pollutants. Identify sources of pollution. Identify litter and its effect on the environment. Describe how people can reduce pollution. 4.8.4.D Know the importance of natural resources in daily life. Identify items used in daily life that come from natural resources. Identify ways to conserve our natural resources. Identify major land uses in the community.

10. Teacher Page Top Introduction Learner Standards Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Student page Credits Credits &References http://reuserecycle.net// http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/recycle.htm https://webmail.mercyhurst.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=ac7cf053b59843fabfab465f14c8fad2 &URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.healthy-kids-go-green.com%2findex.html---trashhttps://webmail.mercyhurst.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=ac7cf053b59843fabfab465f14c8fad2 &URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.healthy-kids-go-green.com%2findex.html---trash https://webmail.mercyhurst.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=ac7cf053b59843fabfab465f14c8fad2 &URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.care2.com%2fgreenliving%2fwhy-reuse-beats- recycling.html%23https://webmail.mercyhurst.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=ac7cf053b59843fabfab465f14c8fad2 &URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.care2.com%2fgreenliving%2fwhy-reuse-beats- recycling.html%23 http://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/rrr/recycle.hm http://www.globalfootprints.org/page/id/0/1/ Included is a link back to The WebQuest Page so that others can acquire the latest version of this template and training materials.The WebQuest Page