WebQuest

Ecology

Introduction: Below are words we have learned that you may need for your project.

Task: Working in teams of four, use the links to learn more about Ecology. Prepare a presentation project and report back to the class.

Information Sources: These are links to different sites that will help you research and learn more about Ecology.

• Brain Pop -- Ecology...movie on Tropical Rainforests

• Environment of Planet Earth

• Local Recycling Programs

• The Adventures of the Garbage Gremlin

  

• Recycling

• Best Ever Compost

• Compost Quiz

• Garbage: How Can My Community Reduce Waste?

  • Shrinking a Landfill.

• Turtles in Trouble

• Wildlife Crime Busters

• Endangered Manatees

• Creature Feature: Endangered Animals

• World Wildlife Fund Endangered Animal Quiz

• Rainforest Action Network

• Earthwatch

• Vietnam

• Vietnam Embassy in the U.S.

• Destination Vietnam

• Kids' Eyes on Asia: Vietnam

• Discovery Adventure: Vietnam

• Sarus Crane Stamps

• Sarus Crane

Process: Follow these steps to complete your project.

1. Agree on a topic with your team members.
   • Recycling
   • Conservation
   • Ecosystem (Habitat)
   • Endangered Animals
2. Decide on a format for your project.
   • Scrapbook
   • Collage and Report
   • Display Board
3. Assign a job to each team member.
   • Writer: The writer makes labels for illustrations and writes short explanations or descriptions for each part of the project.
   • Illustrator: The illustrator draws and colors pictures for the project.
   • Researcher: The researcher looks for information about the chosen topic in books and on the Internet.
   • Project Director: The project director organizes the project and helps with writing, illustration, and research.
4. Begin planning and research.
5. Continue working until project is complete.
6. Get your final project approved by Mrs. Pérez.
7. Present your project to the class.

Guidance: Here are some questions to think about as you work on your project.

1. Is every team member doing his/her job?
2. Did you find all the information you can on your topic?
3. Are your illustrations or pictures large and easy to see?
4. Did you label everything clearly?
5. Are all the words spelled correctly?
6. Does every team member have a part in the presentation?

Conclusion: Discuss the following questions with your team members after you finish the project. Be prepared to discuss them with Mrs. Pérez.

1. What did you learn by doing this project?
2. What more would you like to learn about this topic?
3. How could you investigate this topic further?
4. What other sources besides the Internet could you use?
5. What did you like best about doing this project?
6. How will this project help you in other classes?