Group+4+Quest

A WebQuest for 4th Grade (Volcanoes) Designed by Trisha Houston, Lucinda Baugh, Cynthia Montano, Natasha Honeycutt
 * Volcanoes**



  **Introduction** (//Section 1 of the Quest//)


 * Let's explore the exciting world of Volcanoes!**

We will learn the How, When, Where and Why

The assignment will be graded on clarity, information and accuracy

 **The Task** (//Section 2 of the Quest//)

What makes a volcano erupt?
 * - How**

At what point will the volcano erupt?
 * - When**

Where are volcanoes?
 * - Where**

Why does the world have volcanoes?
 * - Why**

 **The Process** (//Section 3 of the Quest//)


 * Build your own Volcano by clicking on the link below:**

http://kids.discovery.com/games/pompeii/pompeii.html


 * Label your volcano:**

www.neok12.com/diagram/volcanoes-01.html


 * Test your volcano knowledge:**

http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01550/volcano_crossword_puzzle.htm

http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-volcano.htm

http://neok12.com/quiz/VOLCAN04


 * Useful links to explore to learn more:**

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4886

http://www.geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work

http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/world.html

http://geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work/climate_effects.html

- Create a poster - Label all the important parts of the volcano - In two or three sentences respond to the four questions: How, When, Where and Why
 * FINAL TASK**

 **Evaluation** (//Section 4 of the Quest//)


 * **Making A Poster:** **Poster rubric**


 * Teacher name:**


 * Student Name ___** ||


 * **CATEGORY** || **4** || **3** || **2** || **1** ||
 * **Required Elements** || The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information. || All required elements are included on the poster. || All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster. || Several required elements were missing. ||
 * **Labels** || All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away. || Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away. || Many items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away. || Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled. ||
 * **Graphics - Relevance** || All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation. || All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. Some borrowed graphics have a source citation. || All graphics relate to the topic. One or two borrowed graphics have a source citation. || Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation. ||
 * **Attractiveness** || The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. || The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. || The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. || The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. ||
 * **Grammar** || There are no grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster. || There are 1-2 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster. || There are 3-4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster. || There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster. ||


 * Date Created: 2003-07-28 ||
 * Copyright. © 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997 [|ALTec], the University of Kansas ||

 **Conclusion** (//Section 5 of the Quest//)

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/puzzlesquizzes/quizyournoodle-volcanoes
 * Let's review:**

After completion of these tasks you will be an amateur volcano expert! Be sure to continue your explorations of volcanoes in the future to add to your knowledge. Continue searching through these websites to learn more.

 **Credits & References** (//Section 6 of the Quest//)

Photos courtesy of:

http://www.solarnavigator.net/volcanoes.htm

http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-volcano.htm

Poster Rubric : http://www.teacherweb.com/ME/JALeonardMiddleSchoolOldTown/Ecologywebquest/page3.htm

We all contributed to the project equally; searching for information, coming up with ideas, finding links to use and helped edit. In the pen of Natasha Honeycutt.