Save the Zoo WebQuest Curriculum Standards
From CT SDE Information and Technology Literacy Framework: Content Standard
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are all used in this WebQuest Lesson. See below for the
standard and application to this lesson:
1)
Definition and Identification of Information Needs: Students will define their
information needs and identify effective courses of action to conduct research and
solve problems.
How this standard applies to this lesson: Although a WebQuest clearly defines the
task, procedure, and supplies much of the information sources for students, the ability
to identify existing knowledge, then search, find, and integrate information from other
sources is a big part of their responsibility. Students need to understand the essential
question enough to narrow their search for the appropriate information to complete
the task at hand.
2)
Information Strategies: Students will understand and demonstrate information skills
and strategies to locate and effectively use print and non-print resources to solve
problems and conduct research.
How this standard applies to this lesson: Students are required to navigate several
websites and print sources via the menus, icons, links, table of contents, etc., to locate
information. Students will be presented with the main page of websites but that
requires the use of a search box by coming up with key words to navigate to the
needed information. In addition, students will be searching the online library catalog
for print sources.
3)
Information Processing: Students will apply information from a variety of sources
and formats using evaluative criteria to interpret, analyze, organize, and synthesize
both print and non-print material.
How this standard applies to this lesson: Students need to organize information
from online and print in relation to the role they have in their group. Once the student
finds the appropriate information, he/she needs to record it, and then, in collaboration
with team members, begin to assemble the final products, including a script for an
oral presentation. This requires that students analyze and synthesize the information
they have found during their work on the WebQuest.
Application: Students will use appropriate information and technology to create
written, visual, oral and multimedia products to communicate ideas, information, or
conclusions to others, and
5) Technology Use: Students will operate and use computers and other technologies as
tools for productivity, problem solving, and learning across the content areas.
How these standards apply to this lesson: Students will be using computers
extensively during their work on this WebQuest. The tools they will use are: Internet
(browser, search boxes, and general navigation on websites), Word, the library online
database search tool, and pencils since they are required to draw. Students will be
4)
working extensively in groups when using computers and other technologies during
the work on this WebQuest. In addition, one of the GEMs (Go the Extra Mile) for
this WebQuest is for students to stretch their use of technologies, for instance, create
a PowerPoint for the final presentation; go to a zoo and take digital pictures to
download and use in a PowerPoint slide show.
6) Responsible Use: Students will demonstrate the responsible, legal, and ethical use of
information resources, computers, and other technologies.
How these standards apply to this lesson:
7) Assessment: Students will assess the effectiveness of their information and
technology choices for problem solving and communication.
How these standards apply to this lesson:
Core Science Curriculum Framework
Conceptual Theme VII: Heredity and Evolution
What are the processes responsible for life’s unity and diversity? Organisms can survive
and reproduce only in environments that meet their basic needs.