Webquest+-+Ecosystems

Type in the content of your new page here. ** Web Quest - Ecosystems ** ** ~Helpful Hints~ ** **Pond** [|**http://www.mbgnet.net/fresh/lakes/index.htm**]  Temperature Deciduous Forest  [|**http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/temp/index.htm**] **Ocean** [|**http://www.mbgnet.net/salt/oceans/index.htm**] Wetlands [|**http://www.mbgnet.net/fresh/wetlands/index.htm**] Rainforest [|**http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/rforest/index.htm**] [|**http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rainforest.htm**]  Grasslands [|**http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/grasslnd/index.htm**] [|**http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/grasslands.htm**]  Tundra [|**http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/tundra.htm**] [|**http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/tundra/index.htm**] Taiga [|**http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/taiga.htm**] [|**http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/taiga/index.htm**] **Desert** [|**http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/desert/index.htm**] [|**http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert.htm**] ** ~Evaluation ** Teacher Name: **Ms. Reid**
 * __ ~Introduction: __**
 * …..All living things are affected by other living things in the environment, and also by non-living things in the environment. There are also many different interactions that take place between living things and non-living parts of the environment. It is important for us to understand the many relationships and interactions that take place within an ecosystem, and it is also important for us to be aware that there are interactions and relationships occurring within all different ecosystems that we do not know about, or can see…… **
 * Greetings young scientists! **
 * This is an historic day for planet Xanderon! You have been selected to begin exploring planet Earth’s different ecosystems. Until now we have been forced to study Earth from afar, using only telescopes and remote probes. **
 * Today, we are pleased to announce that we have developed the technology to study Earth’s ecosystems more in depth. You will work in teams that have been pre-arranged, and then you will need to access the “Internet” to complete your mission. **
 * All details and instructions can be found under the “Task” and “Process” sections. **
 * When you have completed your mission, we will be expecting a thorough report on your findings. Good luck in your research! **
 * __ ~Task: __**
 * You are scientists from another planet studying planet Earth’s ecosystems. You and your team have been assigned an ecosystem of planet Earth which you must then research using the “Internet” and report back to the citizens of your home planet. See your commander (Ms. Reid) for your team and team’s assignment. Each team must research their ecosystem develop a presentation describing its inhabitants, the living and non-living environment, and the relationships and interactions that occur. **
 * Review the job descriptions listed in “Process” to the left, and select your job. **
 * __ ~Process __**
 * Listed below are the things your team needs to research. Read each item, and then carefully decide who will do what **
 * Once you have assigned jobs for your research team, use the links provided below the job descriptions to find out information about your ecosystem. You may use other sources of your choice to get additional information if need be. It is important to remember the time limit, so be productive and active researchers at all times. Any troubles see your commander! **
 * ** Research **
 * ** Where on Planet Earth does your ecosystem exist? (Map?) **
 * ** What are some of the physical features of your ecosystem? **
 * ** What are the living parts of your ecosystem? **
 * ** What are the non-living parts of your ecosystem? **
 * ** What kind of plants are in your ecosystem? **
 * ** What are the plant’s role in the food web of your ecosystem (what eats it) **
 * ** What species are in your environment? **
 * ** How have animals in your ecosystem adapted? **
 * ** What populations are in your ecosystem? **
 * ** Is there a community in your ecosystem? **
 * ** What are some of the relationships and interactions that take place in your ecosystem? **
 * Also include, **
 * ** Pictures of your ecosystem **
 * ** Pictures of plants that live within your ecosystem **
 * ** Pictures of animals that live within your ecosystem **
 * Click on the name or picture of your assigned ecosystem for a list of links for you to choose from. **
 * Be sure to record all your information! **
 * || ===Group Planning -- Research Project : Web Quest ===

Student Name: || || **~Conclusion** **Congratulations young Scientists!!** ** You have truly enriched our planet’s knowledge of the ecosystems of planet Earth. I hope you have enjoyed your mission! **
 * CATEGORY  || ** 4  ** || ** 3  ** || ** 2  ** || ** 1  ** ||
 * ** Delegation of Responsibility ** || Each student in the group can clearly explain what information is needed by the group, what information s/he is responsible for locating, and when the information is needed.  || Each student in the group can clearly explain what information s/he is responsible for locating.  || Each student in the group can, with minimal prompting from peers, clearly explain what information s/he is responsible for locating.  || One or more students in the group cannot clearly explain what information they are responsible for locating.  ||
 * ** Plan for Organizing Information ** || Students have developed a clear plan for organizing the information as it is gathered and in the final research product. All students can independently explain the planned organization of the research findings.  || Students have developed a clear plan for organizing the information in the final research product. All students can independently explain this plan.  || Students have developed a clear plan for organizing the information as it is gathered. All students can independently explain most of this plan.  || Students have no clear plan for organizing the information AND/OR students in the group cannot explain their organizational plan.  ||
 * ** Ideas/Research Questions ** || Researchers independently identied all but one or two answers to the research questions.  || Researchers independently identify the majority of the research questions (6-8)  || Researchers did not identify the majority of the answers to the research questions  || Researchers identified 1-2 of the research questions.  ||