The 21st Century is an exciting time! Advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are making the stuff of science fiction a reality. Never before have we seen such exponential growth in the realm of human knowledge. Here on this website, you will find challenging projects that complement the topics we are learning in class. Take the time to explore each of the quests, chose a topic that interests you, and then begin your adventure. If you have any questions, feel free to email me here: mrsevolc@yahoo.com
Webquest project: Those Amazing Molecules!
Project can also be found here at mirror site: http://www.sevstem.com/
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Worksheet 2:
Introduction to Webquest Investigation: Chemistry
This webquest explores perhaps the most important science of all--chemistry. Chemistry entails study over a broad range of issues from the greenhouse effect to the common food additive. Pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, transportation, and medicine--the list goes on and on--these are just a few examples of the fields affected by chemistry.
The Procedure
Starting on the Science page, you and a partner will begin Webquest: Chemistry. As you both work, pretend that you are a great scientist on a mission to improve the planet. Your job is to learn about some of the most pressing issues facing our civilization and how a thorough understanding of chemistry can help lead to some of the answers. At the end of the Webquest, you will present your findings as a great scientific team. You and your partner are free to decide how you would like to present the information to the class, but ensure that all reflection questions have been answered and included on your PowerPoint.
Each section of this website has been carefully prepared to allow completion of the project page-by-page. Follow the instructions and links provided on each page, carefully. When you finish with the last section, iPad Activities, return to this page to complete the Conclusion section below.
The Procedure
Starting on the Science page, you and a partner will begin Webquest: Chemistry. As you both work, pretend that you are a great scientist on a mission to improve the planet. Your job is to learn about some of the most pressing issues facing our civilization and how a thorough understanding of chemistry can help lead to some of the answers. At the end of the Webquest, you will present your findings as a great scientific team. You and your partner are free to decide how you would like to present the information to the class, but ensure that all reflection questions have been answered and included on your PowerPoint.
Each section of this website has been carefully prepared to allow completion of the project page-by-page. Follow the instructions and links provided on each page, carefully. When you finish with the last section, iPad Activities, return to this page to complete the Conclusion section below.
Conclusion to Webquest Investigation: Chemistry
After completing all of the content assigned for this webquest, each of you will prepare a three paragraph paper that addresses the following topics:
1) What have you learned from this webquest project?
2) Why is the study of chemistry important for everyone?
3) How can technology and chemistry be used to improve our live?
4) Are there any areas that you would like to further investigate as a result of this webquest?
Finally, you and your partner will prepare a 6-8 slide presentation on PowerPoint. You will present all of your findings and answers to your essay questions in a clever, concise way that gets your point across.
If you feel ready, go to the Science page to begin!
How Your Project will be Evaluated/Graded.
As you complete the webquest keep these points in minds for grading purposes:
--Complete every component of the Webquest that is specified on each particular page.
--At the conclusion of the Webquest, you and your partner will present a PowerPoint presentation. All answers to the reflection questions (EXCEPT THOSE FOUND IN THE CONCLUSION SECTION) and the iPad activity content should be included on the PowerPoint.
--You will each submit a three paragraph essay highlighting the reflection questions in the Conclusion section.
--The math worksheet is located here. Each person in the group must submit his/her own paper for this component.
-- Grading will consist of both individual and group assessments.
--The scoring rubric for the project is as follows:
Part I: Science Quest Focus—Getting Started
-Questions 1-8 completed: 8 points
-Short essay completed: 5 points
-Molecule of the Week completed: 5 points
-Experiment completed: 10 points
Part II: Technology Quest—Exploring ToxTown
-Any four questions answered completely and accurately: 8 points
-Video questions completed and addressed in PowerPoint: 4 points
Part III: Engineering Quest—NASA website
-Questions 1-4 completed: 8 points
-Three major developments in the fight against pollution identified: 6 points
Part IV: Mathematics Quest (Score will be multiplied by 25%)
The individual scoring rubric for this section is attached to the math worksheets. 25 points
Part V: PowerPoint Presentation
-All PowerPoint reflection questions addressed: 5 points
-iPad slide information presented: 10 points
Part VI: Conclusion
-Individual reflection questions addressed: 6 points
1) What have you learned from this webquest project?
2) Why is the study of chemistry important for everyone?
3) How can technology and chemistry be used to improve our live?
4) Are there any areas that you would like to further investigate as a result of this webquest?
Finally, you and your partner will prepare a 6-8 slide presentation on PowerPoint. You will present all of your findings and answers to your essay questions in a clever, concise way that gets your point across.
If you feel ready, go to the Science page to begin!
How Your Project will be Evaluated/Graded.
As you complete the webquest keep these points in minds for grading purposes:
--Complete every component of the Webquest that is specified on each particular page.
--At the conclusion of the Webquest, you and your partner will present a PowerPoint presentation. All answers to the reflection questions (EXCEPT THOSE FOUND IN THE CONCLUSION SECTION) and the iPad activity content should be included on the PowerPoint.
--You will each submit a three paragraph essay highlighting the reflection questions in the Conclusion section.
--The math worksheet is located here. Each person in the group must submit his/her own paper for this component.
-- Grading will consist of both individual and group assessments.
--The scoring rubric for the project is as follows:
Part I: Science Quest Focus—Getting Started
-Questions 1-8 completed: 8 points
-Short essay completed: 5 points
-Molecule of the Week completed: 5 points
-Experiment completed: 10 points
Part II: Technology Quest—Exploring ToxTown
-Any four questions answered completely and accurately: 8 points
-Video questions completed and addressed in PowerPoint: 4 points
Part III: Engineering Quest—NASA website
-Questions 1-4 completed: 8 points
-Three major developments in the fight against pollution identified: 6 points
Part IV: Mathematics Quest (Score will be multiplied by 25%)
The individual scoring rubric for this section is attached to the math worksheets. 25 points
Part V: PowerPoint Presentation
-All PowerPoint reflection questions addressed: 5 points
-iPad slide information presented: 10 points
Part VI: Conclusion
-Individual reflection questions addressed: 6 points
Common Core Educational Standards Covered:
Mathematics CCSS addressed: 8.EE.4; A.CED.2-3; A.REI.5-6 Science CCSS addressed: 3.2.8.A1 -- 3.2.8.A6
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