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This WebQuest “Weather
Or Not?” was designed to introduce students to many
different meteorological instruments. After the
WebQuest portion of this unit the students will be expected
to complete one of four projects assessing their gained
knowledge in the content of meteorological instruments.
They will play the role of an employee from the company Weather
Or Not? (an imaginary meteorological tool company) having a
choice of four job promotions. The jobs include:
Manufacturer:
Create a working model of a meteorological instrument.
Graphic Designer:
Design a brochure that displays a meteorological instrument,
how it works, and why the product is superior.
Sales Representative:
Create a PowerPoint presentation used to sell chosen
instruments. Including pictures of the instruments
as well as the features that make the product superior.
Community Involvement
Director: Design a children's book that can
be used to teach young children about the uses of some of
the meteorological tools.
The students in
my class are extremely familiar with the technical knowledge to complete
the WebQuest portion of the assignment. This is the second WebQuest
that they have done this year in science, and have done WebQuests in both
English and Math. The computer lab at my school has a ratio of one
computer to one student. When I assign computers to the students
I will take into consideration the student's ability. The students
will be paired so that they can assist their classmates at the surrounding
computers.
A culminating activity
for this unit will include a display day in which
students, teachers, and administrators will be invited
for participants to explain their projects.
Differentiated
Learning
This WebQuest is
a differentiated learning activity that differentiates
by interest. The students will be introduced
to a variety of meteorological instruments. When creating
a project, the student is free to choose which project they
would like to construct. The student is given four different
possible projects. The student has the choice to create
a project that compliments their strengths.
Multiple Intelligence's
This activity incorporates
many of Gardener's multiple intelligences. During
the WebQuest portion of this activity, linguistic learners
are given the opportunity to excel through reading and recording
their gained knowledge. When creating their projects,
the students are given the opportunity to manufacture a product
that caters to their talents.
When creating a tool,
students will use the kinesthetic, logical/mathematical,
and spatial intelligences. Students who choose
to make a brochure will use the kinesthetic, linguistic,
and spatial intelligences. Students who choose to create a PowerPoint
presentation will display the linguistic, spatial, and kinesthetic
intelligences. Students who choose to create a children's
book will also use the linguistic, spatial, and kinesthetic .
All students will be
given an opportunity to demonstrate both the interpersonal
and intrapersonal intelligences. When the student
is preparing their project, they will have plenty of time
to reflect on their work. When the student displays
their final product, they will demonstrate the interpersonal
intelligence.
Massachusetts
Curriculum Standards
Earth and Space
Science: Standard 6, Explain how air temperature,
moisture, wind speed and direction, and precipitation
make up the weather in a particular place and time. (page 23,
MA Science & Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework)
Earth and Space
Science: Standard 9, Differentiate between weather
and climate. (page 24, MA Science & Technology/Engineering
Curriculum Framework)
If you would like to see the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks or
your state's frameworks click on State
Standards: Table Of Contents.