2 - The Process

There is much to learn about volcanoes. By using this WebQuest you will have the opportunity to develop your computer skills, do some research using the World Wide Web as a tool and most importantly ...learn many INTERESTING things about volcanoes.

Your teacher will talk to you about:

· how much time you will have in class to use the Internet

· how much time you will be given to finish the assignments

· what you are expected to do for homework

· how many people will be in your group

· how long your Mini-Research Presentation has to be

· if there will be additional Tasks

Goals

I Can: Describe the characteristics of volcanoes in an oral presentation.

Group Roles

· Scribe – Responsible for all written work (Journalist)

· Artiste – Responsible for all drawings and diagrams (Graphic Designer)

· Curator – Responsible for organizing all materials & resources (Project Manager)

· Canvasser – Responsible for locating relevant information & resources (Investigator)

Schedule

Day 1 – Library/Computer Lab

Complete the 10 word vocabulary list. Word chosen for presentation. Find information to answer Focus Questions during research.

Homework – I.T. Survey

Day 2 – In Class

Draft of presentation completed and critiqued by members of group.

Homework – Complete final version of presentation.

Day 3 – In Class

Oral presentations. Closure. Show Me What You Know.

Day 4 – In Class (if presentations run long)

Show Me What You Know. Volcano Experiment.

I will be collecting:

· COMPLETED 10 word vocabulary list

· Presentation worksheet

· I.T. Survey