1. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [Teacher Page]Teacher Page A WebQuest for 5th Grade Science Designed by Aaron Ettinger are21@zips.uakron.edu Based on a template from The WebQuest PageThe WebQuest Page Welcome to the Zoo

2. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [Teacher Page]Teacher Page The local zoo is doing some redecorating and getting some new animals. They have asked for your help at making new signs for the new animal enclosures. The zoo needs students who know a lot about the animals to create new fact sheets to put on display at the different animal exhibits. This way when people at the zoo are watching the animals they can read and learn about them too. Your group will choose a specific ecosystem and you will all choose your own animal from the ecosystem to research and make a sign for its exhibit at the zoo. Introduction

3. Student Page Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [Teacher Page]Teacher Page Your goal will be to use the websites I have provided to research your favorite zoo animal and create an appealing and informative sign to display at its exhibit. As a group you will describe a food web of your ecosystem and what would happen if each of your animals was removed. Title The Task http://animal.discovery.com/ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ani mals/creaturefeature/ http://www.kidsbiology.com/animals-for- children.php

4. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [Teacher Page]Teacher Page 1.First you will be broken into small groups 2.Your group will decide on a specific ecosystem in the zoo that all of your animals will be from. 3.Then you will choose your own animal to research. 4.Using the websites I have provided you will research your animal. 5.Write a description of your animal and list 7-10 facts about it. 6.These facts should include things like; the animals favorite food, how big the animal gets, what parts of the world does the animal live in, and any other important fun facts you think people would like. 7.Write a description of what would happen to your animal's ecosystem if your animal was removed. 8.Finally, create a poster that will be your sign at the zoo. Your sign should have pictures of the animal and all of the information you collected. 9.Your group will then present all of there signs for the animals in your ecosystem for the zoo! 10. Finally your group needs to create a food web diagram of your ecosystem including all of your animals and describing their placement. The Process

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6. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [Teacher Page]Teacher Page This activity will allow you to gain more understanding about organisms and the ecosystems they live in. You will learn characteristics about an animal and be able to use your creativity to create an attractive sign for the zoo. Using these sites will help you start to learn how to research information on the internet. This activity will also cover several Ohio life science standards for the 5 th grade level. Conclusion

7. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [Teacher Page]Teacher Page Credits & References http://animal.discovery.comhttp://animal.discovery.com - The main page for the animal planet, some info is not project oriented but the students may be familiar with the television channel which would excite them about the project. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ani mals/creaturefeature/http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ani mals/creaturefeature/ - A version of the national geographic website that is more education oriented. http://www.kidsbiology.com/animals-for- children.phphttp://www.kidsbiology.com/animals-for- children.php -A reliable source of information that is friendly to this age group. http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/O DEDefaultPage.aspx?page=1http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/O DEDefaultPage.aspx?page=1 - The Ohio Department of Education for standards resources.

8. [Student Page]Student Page Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page A WebQuest for 5th Grade Science Designed by Aaron Ettinger are21@zips.uakron.edu Based on a template from The WebQuest PageThe WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Welcome to the Zoo

9. [Student Page]Student Page Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson was created as a an assignment for my educational technology class at The University of Akron. The goal was to create our own Webquest is our subject area that we could possibly use one day in the classroom. This lesson is intended for students to start to learn how to research simple information on the internet. They will allow the students to broaden their knowledge about organisms and their environment, as well as including a creative/artistic aspect when creating their signs. The students will also have to work in groups to develop a food web of the ecosystem of their choice and analyze what would happen if each of their organisms were removed. This aligns with several of the science standards for the 5 th grade level. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Introduction (Teacher)

10. [Student Page]Student Page Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson is intended for 5 th grade science. It involves some art and language art aspects upon completion. The learners will need to have some background knowledge of ecosystem mechanics and familiar animals. They will also need to know how to navigate an internet site. Based on how much detail is added to the requirements of the content the students are to produce, this assignment can be adjusted to lower or younger grade levels. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Learners (Teacher)

11. [Student Page]Student Page Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Science Standards Addressed Food webs can be used to identify relationships between organisms in an ecosystem. This assignment will also require group discussion when students have to come to conclusions about relationships between each of their animals and their ecosystem. They will also need to work creatively when making their signs. The activity will help them connect their new internet researching skills to the topics in the class. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Curriculum Standards (Teacher)

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13. [Student Page]Student Page Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This assignment will not require many extra resources. All the students should need is access to the internet, supplies for their signs and possibly the class text book. The lesson can be completed successfully in a one teacher classroom. Also planning it around a possible field trip to the zoo would really excite and motivate the students. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Resources (Teacher) http://animal.discovery.com/ This is the main website for the animal planet. It has some information not related specifically, but it is something that the students may be familiar with. This could excite them about the topic they are getting into and encourage their internet research. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ani mals/creaturefeature/ This is a children centered, educational version of the National Geographic website with plenty of straight forward reliable information.

14. [Student Page]Student Page Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page The most important part of this lesson is that at the end of the research and crafts parts, that the students make the connections about food webs and ecosystems. Making sure that the students can think critically about the effects their specific organism has on an ecosystem is the key for covering the state standard in science. The students should be able to present this knowledge in their presentations and diagrams. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Evaluation (Teacher)

15. [Student Page]Student Page Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page The WebQuest model is best suited for learners who can navigate the Web on their own and can read the kinds of material commonly found on the Web. We can stretch the format to reach primary-aged learners, developmental English Language Learners and special populations by creating a facilitated WebQuest, one that requires an adult or older peer to drive things. Use this page to create a script for that facilitator. The facilitator would print this page out and use it to guide their progress through the WebQuest. This page will include step by step directions to the facilitator, including: What to say at each point in the process What to click on What questions and misconceptions to anticipate How long to take at each point When to direct learners to work away from the computer To help the facilitator, you might want to include screen dumps of particular screens embedded with the directions of what to do at that point. This page is linked to the Process segment off of the Teacher PageProcess segment Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Teacher Script (Teacher)

16. [Student Page]Student Page Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Make some kind of summary statement here about the worthiness of this lesson and the importance of what it will teach. This lesson is a simple, fun and straight forward way for students to accomplish part of the life science standards in the 5 th grade curriculum. The students will be able to work on discussion in groups as well as individual research skills. The creative sign making aspect will also give the students a break from informational work and let them be creative. By adding these factors together, the students will be able to enjoy using this WebQuest to develop an understanding of the subject while gaining internet experience. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Conclusion (Teacher)

17. [Student Page]Student Page Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page List here the sources of any images, music or text that you're using. Provide links back to the original source. Say thanks to anyone who provided resources or help. List any books and other analog media that you used as information sources as well. Include a link back to The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group so that others can acquire the latest version of this template and training materials.The WebQuest Page The WebQuest Slideshare Group Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Credits & References (Teacher)