Uniforms or Uniqueness?

A WebQuest for 8th - 10th Grade

Designed by

Carole Hogg

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Teacher Notes

Introduction Many schools around the country are changing dress code policies to mandatory uniform policies. Your school is in the process of making a decision about implementing a school uniform policy. You and 3 of your classmates have been commissioned to put together a presentation for the school board concerning the decision.   http://www.good-shepherd-school.org/Registration.htm TOP       Task To start this process you will take a look at some principles of logic sothat you will understand concepts about logical arguments. Before you take a pro or con stand you will need to check out some arguments for and against uniforms. You will also investigate costs of uniforms vs. cost of school clothes.       TOP           Process Define the following terms by linking to one or more of the math sites: Conditional statement, hypothesis, conclusion, random sampling Assign articles to be read and summarized about school uniforms. Each member is to read at least two articles looking for information that is both pro and con. As a group generate at least 4 questions that could be used to interview students on your campus about their viewpoint. Decide how many students should be in your sample. Remember the guidelines concerning random sampling or visit some math sites to get that information. Investigate the cost of uniforms versus the cost of school clothes. After conducting your survey and compiling your information from the online articles decide in your group what stand you will take and how you support your stand. Formulate a conditional statement regarding your stand. Prepare your findings and recommendation for the school board. You may decide what format to use: a well composed letter, a powerpoint presentation, short oral explanations by group members, or another format approved by you instructor. TOP Resources Use the "back " button to return to this page. Math Sites Uniform Sites The Math Forum - Ask Dr. Math Manual on School Uniforms Geometry Glossary School Uniforms: Why and How Math Reference Backgrounder Sampling Info Uniforms Should Be a Choice Conditionals School Uniforms- The Raging Debate Target Online Remeber: As you connect to different links you must honor the AUP.   TOP       Evaluation Collaborative Project Rubric (Evaluation of group contributions and presentations) Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score Quality of Work Work incomplete. Work completed. Work of high quality. Work of highest quality. Presentation Opinion presented without support. Findings presented. Recommendations had little support. Clear presentation of findings. Recommendation had support. Very clear presentation of findings. Recommendation had thoughtful support. Contribution to Group Did not contribute to group Limited contribution to group Work was divided Work was divided equally and fairly. Time Management Group members hd difficulty staying on task. Individual contributions were late. Group members were on task half of the time. Individual contributions were sometimes timely. Group members were on task most of the time. Individual contributions were usually timely. All group members used time effectively. Individual contributions were completed on time.   TOP             Conclusion: You have completed your task. You probably discovered that educational decisions are not easy. Everyone has an opinion on what is best. Often what makes one group happy is disliked by another. Researching a topic is time-consuming but can be enhanced by using the internet for research, understanding and presentation.   TOP   Reflection: Write at least one paragraph about what you learned about making logical decisions. Include how using technology assisted you.   TOP   Teacher Notes: Teachers should carefully check all links before beginning this assignment. For more information and examples of great webquests visit Dr. Alice Christie's WebQuest Page. This WebQuest attempts to address the following math and technology standards.   Technology-National Education Technology Standards (NETS) Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. (3) Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information froma variety of sources. (5) Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. (6) Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world. (6) Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. (1)   Math-Arizona Department of Education Math Standards Data Analysis and Probability; 2M-FS3 (PO 1) (PO 3) (PO 4) (PO 5) 2M-E2 (PO 3) Mathematical Structure/Logic 6M-E2 (PO 1) 6M-E3 (PO 2) TOP

Written by Carole Hogg. Last updated 06/18/02

 

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