The Shape of Our World!

Teacher Information:

Topic: Shapes (Math)

Timeframe: 10-15 days

Title of WebQuest: "The Shape of Our World"

Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this Webquest, the student will:

1. 1. Actively participate in a group Webquest discovery.
2. 2. Use a computer to research shapes on preselected websites.
3. 3. Name selected shapes.
4. 4. Define selected shapes.
5. 5. Observe shapes in the environment.
6. 6. Discuss attributes of selected shapes.
7. 7. Draw selected shapes using Microsoft Draw.
8. 8. Analyze how shapes can form designs in our environment.
9. 9. Take pictures of shapes in our environment using a digital camera.
10. 10. Use findings of Webquest and knowledge about shapes to create an object.
11. 11. Participate in group presentation of created object.
12. 12. View class object presentations.
13. 13. Reflect on Webquest experience and complete evaluation form.

State Standards:

Mathematics:

Standard 4: Geometry

(4M-R1) Identify, compare, classify, draw and make models of shapes

(4M-F1) Relate geometric concepts to number and measurement ideas

PO1. Identify two-dimensional shapesby name and attribute.

PO2. Draw two-dimensional shapes.

(4M-F2) Predict how shapes can be changed by combining or dividing them.

PO1. Build geometric shapes with other common shapes (e.g., tangrams, pattern blocks, geoboards)

Language Arts:

Standard 3: Listening & Speaking

FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) Use effective vocabulary and logical organization to relate or summarize ideas, events, and other information. Give and follow multiple-step directions. Prepare and deliver information by generating topics; identifying the audience; and organzing ideas, facts or opinions for a variety of speaking purposes such as giving directions, relating personal experiences, telling a story or presenting a report.

Standard 4: Viewing & Presenting

FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following: Recognize different types of visual media; plan and present a report, using two or more visual media; access, view and respond to visual forms such as computer programs, videos, atrifacts, drawings, pictures and collages; interpret visual clues in cartoons, graphs, tables and charts that enhance the comprehension of text.

Science:

Standard 5: Physical Science

(5SC-R1) Compare objects in terms of common physical properties

PO1. IDentify physical properties of objects (e.g. shapes, texture, size, color)

PO2. Compare objects in terms of physical properties

Workplace Standards:

Standard 1:

(1WP-F2) Respond to oral presentations by formulating relevant questions and opinions and summarizing accurately

(1WP-F2) PO1. Recognize the content of an oral presentation

(1WP-F2) PO2. Ask questions relating to content

(1WP-F2) PO3. State opinions relating to content.

(1WP-F2) PO4. Develop summary of relevant content

(1WP-F3) Apply critical listening skills

(1WP-F3) PO1. Listen effectively.

(1WP-F3) PO2. Analyze/evaluate orally received information.

(1WP-F4) Listen to an oral presentation, evaluate, and express an opinion orally

(1WP-F4) PO1. REcognize the content of an oral presentation

(1WP-F5) Share ideas, opinions and information with a group, choosing vocabulary that communicates messages clearly, precisely and effectively

(1WP-F5) PO1. Participate in groups.

(1WP-F5) PO2. Speak to a group.

(1WP-F5) PO3. Share writing with a group.

Materials Needed:

Computer with Internet access, computer paper, pencils, crayons, drawing paper, shape outlines, tangrams, pattern blocks, geoboards, digital or regular camera (scanner).

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