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A WebQuest for 2nd Grade History
Designed by
Alissa [email protected]
Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
Dinosaur Park
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There is a theme park opening centered around dinosaurs. Scientists are hoping to gather enough information to bring a dinosaur back to life. Using new technology, you will be sent back in time to gather information about which dinosaur would be the best choice to bring back to life for the public.. Your team of researchers is in charge of gathering information about a dinosaur and putting together a presentation to convince the scientists to choose your dinosaur. For safety's sake, we are only going to research herbivores, or plant eaters.
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Working in groups I will assign, you will research information on a dinosaur your group picks. From the information you gather, your group will give a presentation to convince the Dinosaur Park scientists to choose your dinosaur.
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1. I will divide you into groups of four.2. As a group, decide which dinosaur you would like to research and
sign up with me. Choose from the following:1. Triceratops2. Diplodocus3. Apatosaurus4. Ankylosaurus5. Iguanodon 6. Maiasaura
3. As you research, you must answer these questions:1. What does the dinosaur’s name mean?2. What period did this dinosaur live in?3. What kinds of plants did the dinosaur eat?4. Where did the dinosaur live?5. What did the dinosaur look like? Find a picture of it and print
it out
Here is a list of websites that you can use to conduct your research:
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/ (use the dinosaur info pages and fact sheets from menu on the left side)
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/anatomy/Diet.shtml
• http://www.kidsdinos.com/• http://www.mantyweb.com/dinosaur/dinosaur_facts.htm
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Each student will be evaluated using the following scale. The numbers shown are for full credit. If any parts are missing or need improvement, points will be deducted from that number.
Information is accurate: 6 points
All questions are answered: 5 points
Presentation is creative: 2 points
All group members participated equally: 2 points
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You all did such a great job on your research! Congratulations on all that you have accomplished. I am sure that your presentations will be wonderful and I hope you are able to convince the scientists to choose your dinosaur!
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A WebQuest for 2nd Grade History
Designed by
Alissa [email protected]
Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
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This lesson was developed as a class assignment at Colorado State University for a class called Educational Technology and Assessment.
The purpose of this activity is to give students a more in depth knowledge about dinosaurs. In this lesson, groups of students work together researching and preparing a presentation about a specific dinosaur. They will research and answer the questions given to them. Then, they will present their findings to the class and try to convince the Dinosaur Park scientists to choose their dinosaur.
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This activity is anchored in second grade history but also involves technology integration and English to a lesser extent. This lesson can easily be tailored to a third grade classroom by making the requirements slightly harder.
Learners will need to have a general knowledge of some dinosaurs and know the difference between meat-eaters and plant-eaters.
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Social Studies Standards Addressed
•Recognize the relationships among the various parts of a nation's cultural life.•Learn about the mythology, legends, values and beliefs of a people.
In addition to this traditional subject area, creative production, teamwork, observation, and critical think are also used in this lesson.Evaluation
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1. I will divide you into groups of four.2. As a group, decide which dinosaur you would like to research and
sign up with me. Choose from the following:1. Triceratops2. Diplodocus3. Apatosaurus4. Ankylosaurus5. Iguanodon 6. Maiasaura
3. As you research, you must answer these questions:1. What does the dinosaur’s name mean?2. What period did this dinosaur live in?3. What kinds of plants did the dinosaur eat?4. Where did the dinosaur live?5. What did the dinosaur look like? Find a picture of it and print
it out
Here is a list of websites that you can use to conduct your research:
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/ (use the dinosaur info pages and fact sheets from menu on the left side)
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/anatomy/Diet.shtml
• http://www.kidsdinos.com/• http://www.mantyweb.com/dinosaur/dinosaur_facts.htm
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Describe what's needed to implement this lesson. Some of the possibilities:
•Class sets of books (if desired)•Access to internet•Materials students can use for presentations
Websites used are listed on the Process page
One teacher should be enough to implement this lesson but the help of a parent or aide can be beneficial. Also, parents may want to come observe their child when he or she presents about his or her dinosaur.
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Each student will be evaluated using the following scale. The numbers shown are for full credit. If any parts are missing or need improvement, points will be deducted from that number.
Information is accurate: 6 points
All questions are answered: 5 points
Presentation is creative: 2 points
All group members participated equally: 2 pointsEvaluation
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This is a great interactive activity for students to learn about dinosaurs in a more in depth way. It also requires them to incorporate other developmental domains and practice interacting with peers. Plus, who doesn’t think that dinosaurs are awesome?!?!
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Here is a list of websites that students can use to conduct their research:
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/ (use the dinosaur info pages and fact sheets from menu on the left side)
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/anatomy/Diet.shtml
• http://www.kidsdinos.com/• http://www.mantyweb.com/dinosaur/
dinosaur_facts.htm