Webquest

WebQuest

TOPIC: Parts of a Volcano and its functions
OBJECTIVES:

·         Understand what volcanoes are and how they are formed

·         Demonstratehow  a volcanic eruption occurs on a simple model

TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 6

THE VOLCANO!!! 

Introduction:
 Let us learn about volcanoes with the help of the internet!

 Internet resources is exploding with information, explore more about volcanoes by finding the answers to the following questions below and filling up the worksheet. Surf the internet links on this page and be ready for an explosive learning!!!

The Task:

·        Read and record the parts of a volcano and its functions.

·        Learn the different types of volcanoes.  

·        Fill-up the worksheet on the parts of a volcano.

The Process:

• Answer the questions in the Activity sheet.
• Click on the Jessica’s Volcano Webpage and read.
• Click on the Volcanoes and read.
• Print out and fill-up the worksheet on the parts of a volcano. 

In the classroom:

Using baking soda, dish washing liquid, vinegar, and a 3d model of a volcano. The students will demonstrate how a volcanic eruption occurs.

Resources:
Links to all materials are provided in the Process portion of this WebQuest.

Evaluation:

	Excellent	Very Good	Good	Beginner
Identify and report on distinct features associated with a volcano.	Describe all the features completely.	Describe most features.	Describe only one feature.	Not included.	%25
Identify and explain the tree different types of volcanoes.	Identify and explain the three types of volcanoes completely.	Identify the three types of volcanoes and explanation is not complete.	Identify the three types of volcanoes but no explanation.	Identify some of the volcanoes with little or no explanation.	%25
Model construction and eruption Source: http://www.zunal.com/evaluation.php?w=21273	Construct a volcano displaying features. Successful eruption within two attempts.	Model has some features correctly displayed. Successful eruption.	Volcano model constructed but features are not correct. Successful eruption after two attempts.	Volcano model is not complete and features are not correct. Eruption with teachers help.	50%

Conclusion:
Upon the completion of this project, the students will be able to identify the parts of the volcano and discuss its function. 

Teacher notes:

Treasure Hunt

TREASURE HUNT
TOPIC: Earthquake
OBJECTIVES:TREASURE HUNT

TOPIC: Earthquake
OBJECTIVES:

·         Understand what earthquakes are

·         Understand the different types of earthquake waves and the impact they can have

·         Understand why an earthquake can affect different parts of a city in different ways

·         Understand what earthquakes are

·         Understand the different types of earthquake waves and the impact they can have

·         Understand why an earthquake can affect different parts of a city in different ways

TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade 8

EARTH SHAKING!!!

INTRODUCTION

Are you ready for an earth shaking learning? Let us learn about earthquakes with the help of the internet! Internet resources is exploding with information, explore more about earthquakes by finding the answers to the following questions below. Surf the internet links on this page and be ready for an explosive learning!!!

THE QUESTIONS

1.    What is an earthquake?

2.    What are tectonic plates?

3.    What are the different ways in which plates meet?

4.    What is the Richter scale? What do the numbers on the Richter scale mean?

5.    What is the difference between P waves and S waves?

6.    What are Love and Rayleigh waves, and why are they more destructive than P and S waves?

7.    What is the relationship between soil type and susceptibility to damage from an earthquake?

“INTERNET RESOURCES”

Earthquake

Earthquakes
Plate Tectonics

Seismic Waves

THE BIG QUESTION

Explain the reasons why it is important to know about the types of substrate on which a city's neighborhoods are built.

Imagine that an earthquake has hit your town, causing a downtown building to collapse. Describe the destruction process, starting with the initial tremor and its resulting waves and ending with the collapse of the building.

Discuss the ways in which people can work together to make sure that their neighborhood is as safe as possible in the event of an earthquake