Introduction
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Why did the
owl say, "Tweet, tweet."?
Because she
didn't give a hoot!
Owls are very
unique birds. There are many different types of owls that you will
find with some very interesting names, like the screech owl or the
barking owl.
What do you
think an owl sounds like? What do you think owls eat? Where do they
live? You and your group will be taking several trips to owl sites to
find the answers to these questions and become the owl of your
choice. When you have finished your research and have created a
presentation you and your group will present yourselves (as your owl)
to the rest of the class.
Let's all
take a quick trip so we can all be as wise as an owl!
Are
you ready to go owl searching? Let's go, give it a hoot!
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Tasks
Your
task, with your small group, is to become your favorite owl. You will
learn to speak, live and eat like your owl. When you and your group
have been transformed into your owl you will present yourselves to
the class. Use the websites to gather information for your
presentation.
On your mark,
get ready, HOOT!
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Process
You
have been placed in cooperative groups.
You
will need to decide who will be the researcher, the writer and the
artist. Roll a die. The person that rolls the highest number will be
the researcher, the middle number will be the writer and the lowest
roll will be the artist. Everyday you will switch jobs.
Researcher:
this person will use the computer and any other resources to gather
information
Writer:
write the information down that you find on your owl.
Artist:
help collect information, draw pictures of your owl.
You
are ready to begin your owl search. From the resource
chart
below pick your top 3 owls that you would like to find more about. I
will then choose which owl you will research.
Use
the Owl Note Taking Task Sheet to help you with your owl information
and
presentation.
Owl
Note Taking Task Sheet
After
you have all the information you need to become your owl, create your
presentation using the notes you have taken. Remember everyone in
your group needs to participate in the role play. Be sure to practice
several times so everyone knows their part. Also, look at the
assessment rubric to make sure you cover all the pieces in your
presentation.
Some
examples of starters for your presentation are:
`Wuf Wuf` or
`wuk wuk`, can you guess who I am?...(Continue describing your owl
and use actions to show how your owl flies or finds food)
or
I am the
Great Gray Owl, also known as the Great Gray Ghost. I am 24-33" tall
and weigh between 28-51oz. (Continue describing your
owl)...
During
your Art class you will create an Owl Mask to use during your
presentation. You will need to print a picture of your owl from one
of the websites you visit (ask for an adult to help you
print).
If
you have extra time, you can research a new
owl.
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Resources
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Learning
Advice
Underlined
items are links to travel to other places.
When
you are on a website to go back press the back button.
Remember,
pictures say a lot so pay attention to them!
Whenever
you see a
you can click on it to take you to where the button says.
When
finding out about the height and weight of your owl make sure you
check the unit that the author of the sight used. Weight might be in
pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg) and height might be in inches (in) or
centimeters (cm).
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VT
Standards
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SPEAKING
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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
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THE LIVING
WORLD
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1.15 Students use
verbal and nonverbal skills to express themselves
effectively. This is evident when students
a. Share
information
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1.18 Students use
computers, to gather information and ideas, and to represent
information and ideas accurately.
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7.13 Students
understand the characteristics of organisms. This is evident
when students:
a. Identify
characteristics of organisms.
c. Describe and show
examples of the interdependence of all systems that support
life (e.g., family, community, food chains)
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Assessment
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Criteria
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Almost
There
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TOPNOTCH!
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Top
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Learn about 1 kind of
owl
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Student completes some
sections on the Owl Note Taking Task
Sheet.
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Student completes ALL
sections on the Owl Note Taking Task Sheet.
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Student achieves TOPNOTCH
and completes 1 of the following:
~ adds more details to Owl
Note Taking Task Sheet.
~ researches another kind of
owl.
~ tells why an owl would or
wouldn't make a good pet.
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Use the WebQuest
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Student will:
-locate the
WebQuest
- select correct links within
the WebQuest for your owl
-travel to and from the
Internet source and our WebQuest with adult support most of
the time.
(more than
50%)
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Student will:
-locate the
WebQuest
-select correct links within
the WebQuest for your owl
-travel to and from the
Internet source and our
WebQuest
with adult support some of
the time.
(25%-50%)
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Student will:
-locate the
WebQuest
-select correct links within
the WebQuest for your owl
-travel to and from the
Internet source and our
WebQuest
with few adult supports.
(less than
25%)
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Create an Owl
Presentation (Role Play) with an Owl
Mask
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Information presented is
hard to understand or hear.
Student shares less than 5 owl
facts.
Does not have an Owl
Mask.
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Student presents
information clearly and can be heard.
Student shares 5 owl
facts.
Has an Owl Mask to accompany
presentation.
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Student shares
information clearly with good eye contact towards the
audience.
Student shares more than 5 owl
facts.
Has an Owl Mask to accompany
presentation and has the characteristics of the owl being
studied.
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Conclusion
Hurray!
You are now an owl WebQuest graduate. I hope you all had a fun and
educational time on your journey! You have all completed a
presentation (role play) for the class to show what you have learned
about your owl. You will learn about several other owls through the
presentations of your classmates.
Please
consider this WebQuest as an Introduction to Owls. There are many
other wonderful Internet sites and activities to explore and gather
information. Please take advantage of them when you have
time.
A fun
extension to this WebQuest would be to write why an owl would or
wouldn't make a good pet. If you were to keep the owl as a pet, what
would you need to do to your home to make it a safe place for the
owl?
I hope you
had a great time on your adventure! Keep on hooting.
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About the
author: My name is
Sheila Cushing Eaton. I am a first grade teacher at Milton Elementary
School. I hope you enjoyed my first WebQuest!
Click
on my picture to email me with comments or more
ideas!
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