vt animals webquest

Vermont Animals WebQuest

Introduction// The Task // Resources// The Process // Learning Advice //

Vermont Standards // Assessment // Conclusion

Introduction

The State of Vermont has many different species of animals. Some of these animals are mammals. Mammals have certain characteristics and behaviors. Do you know what three Vermont animals are true hibernators? What animals are active or dormant? It will be fun to learn more about the animals that live in our state. From this point forward you and a partner will travel around the state with Ranger Rick (shown in the picture above) and get to know an animal . The goal of this WebQuest is to become an expert on your animal, share your knowledge with your classmates, and report your findings on the Channel 2 Expedition News. Use the Websites in the resource section to help gather information for your news report interview.

to top

The Task

Your task is to become an expert on one Vermont animal. You will work with your partner to research facts and create a report about your animal using this WebQuest. Ranger Rick will interview you on the Channel 2 Expedition News and ask questions concerning the animal you studied . You may dress up like your animal, use props and visual materials that will better explain your information. These presentations will be video taped on the "Ranger Rick Show".

to top

Resources

Click on your animal to find the information you need.

Woodchuck Otter

Fox Beaver

Coyote Moose

Skunk Black Bear

Brown Bat White tailed Deer

Chipmunk Red Squirrel

Porcupine Raccoon

to top

The Process

*Your partner has been assigned by your teacher.

*You and your partner will choose which animal to study (by picking the name of that animal out of a hat).

*Alternate jobs each work time.

Jobs

The Researcher: This person will access and read the information about a particular animal.

The Note Taker: This person will write down any important facts about the animal in "The Vermont Animal Booklet" provided by the teacher.

*Using your Vermont Animal Booklet for note taking click on links to find out as much as you can about your animal. Please include information on the following:

1.Habitat

2. Foods the animal eats (carnivore, omnivore or vegetarian)

3. Description of the animal

4.Is the animal dormant, a hibernator or active

5.Interesting characteristics or behaviors.

* Using the information you have found, create your TV interview with Ranger Rick. Make sure you start this like a real TV program for example: "Welcome to The Ranger Rick Hour"!

*Use pictures and artifacts to make your presentations more interesting.

*Practice your interview with your partner. (Remember, loud voices, expression and eye contact will make a great presentation)

"Cameras are rolling"

*Film your interview. An adult will help you with the filming of your program.

to top

Learning Advice

Any underlined words are links that will take you to other places.

Remember to take notes in your Vermont Animal Booklet.

To get back to a previous page click on "Back" located on the top, left bar.

Remember to print out your information by going to "File" print.

If you need help with your journey, ask an adult.

Have Fun Learning About All The Wonderful Animals Living In Our State!

to top

Vermont Standards

Speaking The Living World Research

1.15 Students use verbal skills to communicate effectively in formal settings (class presentations, interviews

7.13 Students understand living organisms and the interdependence of all systems that support life.

1.18 Students use computers to gather information and ideas and to represent information accurately.

to top

Assessment

Vermont Standards Assessed:

1.18 Students use computers to gather information and ideas and to represent that information accurately.

7.13 Students understand living organisms and the interdependence of all systems that support life.

1.15 Students use verbal skills to communicate effectively (class presentations/ interviews)

Rubric For Vermont Animal Presentation

Criteria Needs More Work Not Yet, But Close Met The Standard
Ranger Rick All-Star Award

Standard 1.18
Limited information to complete the task.
Found some of the information
Found 6 facts Found more than 8 facts

Standard 1.15
Did not speak clearly ,difficult to hear, very little eye contact Alternated between speaking loudly enough and too softly. Some eye contact. Spoke clearly and with appropriate loudness. Frequent eye contact Spoke clearly with appropriate loudness and expression. Maintained eye contact throughout the whole presentation.

to top

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed this WebQuest about Vermont Animals. You have shared your Ranger Rick News Program with the class. I hope you learned new things about Vermont animals from your classmates' presentations. There are many other WebQuests you can explore by going to the Milton Homepage and clicking on whatever topic interests you. I hope this is just the beginning of your journey.

to top

Woodchuck	Otter
Fox	Beaver
Coyote	Moose
Skunk	Black Bear
Brown Bat	White tailed Deer
Chipmunk	Red Squirrel
Porcupine	Raccoon

Speaking	The Living World	Research
1.15 Students use verbal skills to communicate effectively in formal settings (class presentations, interviews	7.13 Students understand living organisms and the interdependence of all systems that support life.	1.18 Students use computers to gather information and ideas and to represent information accurately.

Criteria	Needs More Work	Not Yet, But Close	Met The Standard	Ranger Rick All-Star Award
Standard 1.18	Limited information to complete the task.	Found some of the information	Found 6 facts	Found more than 8 facts
Standard 1.15	Did not speak clearly ,difficult to hear, very little eye contact	Alternated between speaking loudly enough and too softly. Some eye contact.	Spoke clearly and with appropriate loudness. Frequent eye contact	Spoke clearly with appropriate loudness and expression. Maintained eye contact throughout the whole presentation.