A WebQuest for th Grade(Science) Designed by: Shane McGrory

Sea World is in the middle of building a brand new shark exhibit in Orlando but their top marine biologists are busy in the Gulf. Our class has been chosen to conduct the research for the “Shark Sanctuary” to make sure all sharks in the exhibit make a safe /healthy transition to Orlando. You and your partner will conduct research on two types of sharks and present this information to the scientists at Sea World.

You and your partner in exploration are assigned two different types of sharks to research. Design a PowerPoint page for each shark to use when presenting to the class and marine biologists from Sea World.

Marine Biologist Groups Team1- Mako Shark and Bull Shark Team 2- Great White and Hammerhead Team 3- Lemon Shark and Goblin Shark Team 4-Whale and Tiger Sharks Team 5- Basking and Thresher Sharks Team 6-Dogfish and Blue Sharks

Use the shark report located on the next page to fill out as a reference for the information you will need to find. Go to Shark Information sheets to find out the information needed for your assigned sharks.Shark Information sheets After you and your fellow marine biologist conduct your research fill out your shark reports and build your PowerPoint slides. Include an real life picture of your sharks and be sure to include all the information from your shark reports.

Name of Shark Description Teeth Size Diet and Feeding Habits Habitats Cool Facts

Congratulations the scientists at Sea World are thrilled with the information you have gathered. The new exhibit has used your information to ensure that all the sharks can live a healthy life. Great Job!!! Check out some fun shark links.

4321Points TaskAll areas of the task were done and the team demonstrated a great deal of thought At least one area of the task was not addressed and the team demonstrated a great deal of thought At least two areas of the task were not addressed. Not a lot thought was put into the task The task is incomplete and/or it is apparent that little effort went into the task. Process/Team work It is evident that the team worked very well together The team worked well together, but could have organized themselves better The team had problems working together, little effort was made There was no team effort and no progress was made PresentationThe final products had two PowerPoint slides that used real life photos and met all the criteria The final products had two PowerPoint slides that met all the criteria but did not include real life photos The final products had one completed PowerPoint slide and did not meet the criteria. The final product did not meet any of the expectations. Total Points Earned

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