A WebQuest for Fifth Grade Science
By
Patricia Hagler
phagler@mcpss.com
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Introduction
Calling all junior
inventors! The great inventor Leonardo
has been delayed in Italy
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Task
You are to invent
and build a new machine from at least two simple machines that will make your
work easier at home, or at school. You and your partners will work together to:
1.Complete a chart, which
includes the six different types of simple machines, how it works, and draw a
diagram.
2.Use what you have learned
about simple machines to invent a new machine. You will make a model of your
machine.
3.Create a poster of you
machine to market your machine to your classmates. This poster should have a diagram of your new
machine. You should also tell why your machine is useful.
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Process
Before you can begin to design a useful invention for the household or school you must know about the machines you will be using.
You are to work
with a partner to complete the following:
1.Simple machines are simple
tools used to make-work easier. Research these links to find general
information about simple machines to help you complete this chart on simple machines. Make sure
you print the chart.
EdHeads
- Here you will find the names and a description of the different types of simple
machines. Click on each name to find
more information about each type of simple machine.
Simple
Machine Learning Site – Here you find additional information on the six
different types of simple machines. Make sure you click on each name and read about
each simple machine. Take the simple machine quiz.
EdHeads
– Learn about simple and compound machines as you explore the house and tool
shed in this activity.
2.Collect the materials you
will need in the invention of your new machine.
Explore the
Inventors’ Toolbox
to get ideas for your invention. Use Gadget Anatomy to
see how well you understand simple machines. Start building your new machine.
Make sure you can explain what two simple machines you used and how your
invention works. You and your partner will be sharing this information with
your classmates. Make sure you look at the rubric so you will know how you will be
graded.
3.Draw a picture of your new
machine in paint and save it in my document. You are to insert your picture in
Microsoft Word and design your poster using word art. Once again look at the rubric so you will know how your
poster will be graded.
4.You and your partner should
be ready to present your invention to the class. You should show us your
design; explain what two simple machines you used, how it works and why we
should buy your new machine.
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Evaluation
You and your team
will be graded using the following rubrics. Make sure you print a copy of each
rubric.
Chart Rubric: Simple
Machines
Building A Structure:
Simple Machines
Making a Poster: Simple Machines
Oral Presentation: Simple Machines
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Conclusion
In this WebQuest
you have learned about the six simple machines and how they are used. When you
complete this project you will be an expert on simple machines have an
appreciation for the machines you use.
Have a good time
and be ready to share your new invention and poster with your classmates.
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Teacher
Page
Introduction
This WebQuest was developed to help students learn more about simple machines, how they work and how they cans be used. It was also designed to that students could see why people invent things and how the inventors get their ideas.
Students will work
cooperatively, use Internet resources and present their finding to the class.
Learners
This lesson was designed for fifth grade science, but the WebQuest can be modified for use with students in grades 3-4.
For successful implementation
of this WebQuest, students should:
·
Know how to use
the Internet.
·
Know how to use
Paint
·
Know how to use
Microsoft Word.
Curriculum
Standards
This WebQuest addressed the following Alabama Standards:
Science
ACOS 12-
Identify simple tools. Examples: scissors, hammer, knife,
screwdriver
Technology
ACOS 10- Demonstrate basic
operations of a word processor.
ACOS 14- Use the Internet to
locate information.
ACOS 12- Use a variety of
media and technology resources to create and communicate knowledge products across the curriculum.
ACOS 17- Relate search
results to class or individual assignments.
Language Arts
ACOS 24- Write in a variety
of genre
ACOS 4- Demonstrate literal understanding of print
material.
ACOS 21- Use appropriate reference sources for a
variety of purposes.
Students will be able to identify a simple
machine and it characteristics, how it works and that simple machines have been
developed to make-work easier.
Process
Step One: Using the EdHeads
and the Simple Machine Learning Site links, you will name the six simple machines, draw a
diagram and tell how each machine work.
This information must be included on the chart provided in the WebQuest.
Step Two: Learn about simple and complex machine as you
explore the house and tool shed at EdHeads.
Step Three: Get ideas for you new complex machine made
from at least two simple machines at the Inventors’ Toolbox
and take
the test at Gadget
Anatomy to see how well you understand
simple machines.
Step Four: Your turn! It is time for you to create a new
complex machine. Your machine must combine at least two simple machines that
can be used at home or school.
Step Five: Draw a picture of your new complex machine in
paint and save it in my document. Open
word and insert you diagram and create a poster of you invention and get ready
to persuade your classmates to buy your new machine.
This WebQuest should take two
weeks to complete and the students will work in groups.
Resources
Needed
In order to implement this
WebQuest the following materials/resources are required:
·
Computers with
Internet access, Microsoft Word and Paint
Internet Resources
The web sites students used
in this WebQuest are listed below.
http://www.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/1
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.htm
http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsToolbox.html
ttp://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/GadgetAnatomy.html
Evaluation
Students were evaluated with
rubrics designed in RubiStar.
The web site is
http://rubistar.4teachers.org
Credits
& References
This
WebQuest was created as a requirement for a course on Teaching with Technology.
The
rubrics for this project were created using RubiStar located at http://rubistar.4teachers.org.
The
template for this WebQuest was designed in Microsoft Word.
Permission
Statement
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