"Where Am I?" travels through the levels of
Bloom's Taxonomy and covers Grappling's steps of technology. Many students will reach the transforming stage when they present their answers to
the essential questions to other classes in a persuasive speech (extension activity).
This WebQuest began purely as a math lesson, but as it was being developed,
lent itself to Communication Arts, Social Studies and Science as well.
The main focus is on understanding, reading, using and creating coordinate
grids by taking a "virtual" tour around the world. When incorporating real-world applications, investigation, space, latitude/longitude, maps and
reference sources, writing seems necessary.
Students are given tutorials and options for "re-learning" or enrichment.
Activities are both online and offline.
ISTE NETS-S: Basic operations and concepts ~Students demonstrate a sound
understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Social,
ethical, and human issues ~Students understand the ethical, cultural, and
societal issues related to technology. ~Students practice responsible use of
technology systems, information, and software. ~Students develop positive
attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning,
collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. Technology productivity
tools ~Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity. ~Students use productivity tools to
collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications,
and produce other creative works. Technology communications tools ~Students
use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas
effectively to multiple audiences. Technology research tools ~Students use
technology to locate, evaluate , and collect information from a variety of
sources. ~Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
~Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological
innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks. Technology
problem-solving and decision-making tools ~Students use technology resources
for solving problems and making informed decisions. ~Students employ
technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real
world.
Show-Me Standards: Mathematics ~patterns and relationships within and among
functions and algebraic, geometric and trigonometric concepts ~mathematical
systems, geometry, and number theory ~discrete mathematics (such as graph
theory, counting techniques, matrices) Communication Arts ~speaking and
writing standard English ~reading and evaluating nonfiction works and material
~writing formally and informally ~participating in formal and informal
presentations and discussions of issues and ideas Social Studies ~the use of
tools of social science inquiry Science ~the impact of science, technology,
and human activity on resources and the environment
GLE: Math ~Use coordinate systems to specify locations, describe paths and
find the distance between points along horizontal and vertical lines
~recognize 2-dimensional shapes Communication Arts ~Locate and use various
resources to acquire information to answer questions ~Use a specified note-
taking format to record relevant information ~Apply post-reading skills to
comprehend and interpret text by summarizing ~Use details from text to restate
main idea and supporting details ~Read and follow multi-step directions to
complete a task ~Use a note-taking system to organize information from written
text ~Write a summary/retell the main ideas of written text ~In discussions
and presentations, give organized presentations that demonstrate a clear
viewpoint Social Studies ~Use maps, graphs, statistical data, timelines,
charts and diagrams to interpret, draw conclusions and make predictions
Science ~Communicate the procedures and results of investigations and
explanations through dr awings, maps, and graphs ~Research biographical
information about various scientists and inventors from different gender and
ethnic backgrounds, and describe how their work contributed to science and
technology ~Work with a group to solve a problem, giving due credit to the
ideas and contributions of each group member |