Prerequisite Technolgoy Skills Needed:  none

Time Allotment:  two 45 minute periods

Subjects:  science and technology

Grade Level:  3

Standards:  VA SOL Sci 3.7  Nets*S 1, 2, 3, 5

How can this resource be used?

• Research tool for students
• Part of an existing lesson   
• Assessment Activity
• Central focus of lesson      
• Enrichment Activity 
   

Equipment, Considerations, and Teacher Prep

• Computer Lab

  Smart board or pad

  VCR/DVD                       

  Single computer and projector                  

  Other (describe):

  Preview and book mark the following site: 

  Soil Webquest.  Melanie Lewis 2004. 6 June 2006 <http://www.melanielewis.org/nets/Soil_Webquest.html>

  Preview the following video:

  Geologist's Notebook:  How to make Mud Pie.  United Lerning.  2003.  unitedstreaming. 6 June 2006. <http://www.unitedstreaming.com/>

  Note:  Print out and copy the scavenger hunt on which the students will use to record their answers.

   

Objective

Students will be able to complete  an online  scavenger hunt on  soil.

Description of lesson

1.  Watch the video, Geologist's Notebook: How to make Mud Pie  with the students pausing and questioning as you would a reading lesson using the DRTA (Directed Reading, Thinking Approach).

2.  After the video, guide the students in opening and accessing the scavenger hunt.

3.  Give instructions directing the students to record their answers on the printed pages for assessment and documentation purposes.

Note:  The webquest is a wonderful way to provide students with prior knowledge before entering into classroom discussions.

Assisstive Technology: 

The LCD OR SmartBoard can be used to demonstrate.  Students with visual or learning difficulties may be able to work with the teacher at the SmartBoard as a “helper”. 

Assessment Strategies

Students may turn in their scavenger hunt work when finished.