Teacher Resources
This Webquest was designed for Fourth Grade Students. Prior to starting this WebQuest, students should have a basic understanding of internet research and Microsoft Excel. This WebQuest takes approximately 2 weeks to complete.
Differentiation
* The links, visuals and videos are available for those students who are struggling to understand how to read a weather map.
*All students are required to gather and input the weather data on the Excel chart, but struggling students can be provided with the following script for their “audition” to plug in their city’s weather information. This will still show that they know the material.
Differentiation
* The links, visuals and videos are available for those students who are struggling to understand how to read a weather map.
*All students are required to gather and input the weather data on the Excel chart, but struggling students can be provided with the following script for their “audition” to plug in their city’s weather information. This will still show that they know the material.
weather_forecast_script_template.pdf | |
File Size: | 175 kb |
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*Information is provided to accommodate all types of learners. For example, videos with audio are provided for struggling readers or visually impaired students. Various websites and resources are provided for students who may be hearing impaired.
This WebQuest covers the following Cherokee County Georgia Performance Standards:
S4CS5. Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly.
S4E4. Students will analyze weather charts/maps and collect data to predict weather events and infer patterns and seasonal changes.
This WebQuest covers the following ISTE Nets-S Standards:
1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct
knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities
2. Communication and Collaboration: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
d. Process data and report results
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decision
5. Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
c. Troubleshoot systems and applications
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
This WebQuest covers the following Cherokee County Georgia Performance Standards:
S4CS5. Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly.
S4E4. Students will analyze weather charts/maps and collect data to predict weather events and infer patterns and seasonal changes.
This WebQuest covers the following ISTE Nets-S Standards:
1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct
knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities
2. Communication and Collaboration: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
d. Process data and report results
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decision
5. Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
c. Troubleshoot systems and applications
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies