Calling All Earth Explorers

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Task

Conclusion

Processes

Evaluation

Standards

TeacherInformation

Technology Infusion Plan

Credits

Introduction Hello there Earth Explorers! I have a very detailed mission for

you if you chose to accept it. The people of SunnyVille Station are very sick and they don’t know why. They know there is a new factory that opened up in the city and ever since then no one in the city has been feeling well. Another problem is the residents heard that this winter is going to be very cold and they are not prepared. So on top of all the sickness, they are worried about how they are going to stay warm. Lastly, the Mayor is concerned about the amount of garbage that is piling up and no place to put it. He doesn’t know if that has anything to do with this sickness that is going around or not.

Once you have all your answers, you will hold a town hall meeting with your finding and recommendations.

TaskWorking in your regular exploring groups, you will need to find answers for the people of SunnyVille Station. What could be causing the sickness in the residents? As Earth Explorers you will need

to do some investigating to see what could be causing everyone to be sick.

What can the residents do to prepare for the winter? Using the natural resources available to the residences, determine what they can use to help stay warm.

What can the Mayor do to help with the excess garbage problem? Think about what you know about recycling and reusing material.

Process Task 1What could be causing the sickness in the residents?

Step 1: Look back in the introduction. What clues were given that could cause people to get sick?

Step 2: Using one of the websites or search engines on the next page, look up the following and write the definitions for each word listed below. Also look for ways to stop these pollutions.

a. Causes of pollutionb. Air pollutionc. Water pollutiond. Land pollution

Step 3: Determine what could be making the residence sick based off of your findings.

Step 4: Draw a chart showing how the residence are getting sick from the pollution you chose.

Step 5: Make a recommendation as to how this can be fixed.

Task 1 Resources

What could be causing the sickness in the residents?

Search Engines:GoogleBingYahoo

Websites:BrainPopClean AirEekoworldEartheasy

Process Task 2What can the residents do to prepare for the winter?

Step 1: Using Google or another search engine, look up the following words and learn where they come from and what humans use them for to survive.

a. Coal e. Airb. Oil f. Sunlightc. Natural Gas g. Rocksd. Wind h. Wood

Step 2: Based on your search results, determine which natural resources could be used to prepare for winter.

Step 3: Make a chart that shows which natural resources could be used and which could not.

Step 4: Make a recommendation to the Mayor on which natural resources would work best for his town.

Process Task 3What can the Mayor do to help with the excess garbage problem?

Step 1: Using one of the search engines or websites on the next page, look up the following and write the definitions for each. Also, read about the different ways you can do each of these.

a. Recyclingb. Ways to reduce trashc. Ways to re-use trash

Step 2: Based on your search results, think about the various ways to cut back on trash. Make a list of three ways each of the above could help reduce trash in SunnyVille.

Step 3: Using your chart, rank the ways your group feels would benefit the residence as #1 choice, #2 choice, and #3 choice.

Task 3 Resources

What can the Mayor do to help with the excess garbage problem?Search Engines: Google Bing Yahoo

Websites:

NRDC

Kidplanet

Sciencekids

http://Kidsface

Process Task 4Town Hall Meeting Prep

Step 1: One person from the group gather all the information.

Step 2: As a group, you will discuss what information the group will use.

Step 3: As a group, you will decide what each member will say. Be open to all suggestions.

Step 4: As a group, think of some questions that may be asked at this Town Hall meeting. Being prepared is always a good thing.

Step 5: You should practice your presentations together at least 2 times. Time will be given in class to do this step.

Step 6: Using the Rubric, each student show grade the other students to ensure all areas are addressed. Be honest with your feedback.

Process Task 5Town Hall Meeting

Step 1: One person from the group will discuss what they discovered from their research as to why the residence are getting sick.

Step 2: A different person from the group will discuss how the residence can prepare for the winter.

Step 3: A third member from the group will talk about the best ways to reduce the amount of trash in SunnyVille.

Step 4: The last student from the group will open the floor up to any questions the residence and Mayor may have.

Rubric

Rubric Instructions The group will be graded in 5

separated areas. Use the rubric as your guide when

creating your presentation. When completing Task 4, use the

rubric to grade each other. (be honest)

Feedback will be given by me at the end

ReviewAWESOME JOB!!

Everyone did such a great job! The Mayor of SunnyVille couldn’t thank me enough for having

you do all that research! You truly know your stuff about pollution, recycling, and natural

resources. He now knows what to do to stop the trash from getting worse, fixing the pollution

problem from the factory, and what resources to use to keep warm! You should all be very proud

to call yourselves Earth Explorers!

I am PROUD of you!

Summary What could be causing the sickness in the residents?

• The factory Air Pollution

• The trash Land pollution

• Other residence

What can the residents do to prepare for the winter? • Stock up on coal, fire wood, oil for stoves/furnaces• Gather extra blankets and candles

What can the Mayor do to help with the excess garbage problem? • Recycle some of the material that was just being thrown away• Reuse the material for other purposes• Find another landfill area

StandardsSOL Science 1.8: Earth Resources 1.8 The student will investigate and understand that

natural resources are limited. Key concepts includea. identification of natural resources;b. factors that affect air and water quality; and

c. recycling, reusing, and reducing consumption of natural resources.

SOL English 1.2 Oral Language 1.2  The student will continue to expand and use listening

and speaking vocabularies. a. Increase oral descriptive vocabulary.

Teacher Information

Created by Mrs. Alison Lambert1st Grade (target)ODU (Master’s in Elementary Educationstudent)Contact: alamb019@odu.edu

That’s me

5W/5E Technology InfusionTitle of WebQuest: Calling All Earth Explorers

Brief Description: This WebQuest is geared toward first graders who are learning about natural resources and what affects the environment.

3 of the 4 tasks have technology applied

WHO -  The target audience for this lesson is whole group in a normal classroom setting.

WHY -  The purpose of the technology is to help students explore various Websites and to help them to explain why various issues happen to the Earth. Students will also be able to elaborate on facts associated with pollution, recycling, and natural resources.

WHAT -  The resources needed for this lesson are a computer for each group of students, a project and computer for teacher use.

WHEN -  This lesson will be used in conjunction with the Earth Resources lesson. I will explain the basic facts and then allow the students to complete the WebQuest.

WHERE -  Technology fusion will take place in the classroom. I will have the students following along with me the first time to ensure they understand the tasks at hand.

 

 

*Questions and table adapted from 5W/5E "Infusing Technology into any Instructional Program", by Wanda Walters

Credits(n.d.) Explorer image. Taken on 13 Nov 2012 from

http://whatanart.com/2011/09/09/cartoon-illustrations-josh-cleland/

(n.d.) Sunny house image. Taken on 13 Nov 2012 from http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/dallas-texans-forget-the-housing-forecast-and-look-out-the-window

(n.d) Earth pollution. Taken on 13 Nov 2012 from http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in/envis_data/files/news/apr/pollution%20management.html

(n.d.) Winter scene. Taken on 17 Nov 2012 from http://nature.desktopnexus.com/wallpaper/51529/

Ramos, g. (n.d.) Recycling children. Taken on 17 Nov 2012 from http://www.123rf.com/photo_14751717_children-around-recycle-sign-drawing-illustration.html