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The purpose of this webquest is to integrate technology within the fourth grade Social Studies curriculum. This webquest is designed to take place over several class periods. Each class has a different pace, so the teacher will need to decide how much time is needed. I would allow at least four one hour classes. The teacher will act as a facilitator or guide, especially during the research portion. The teacher should remind students of "safe surfing" techniques. The teacher should be comfortable using the Internet and PowerPoint. This webquest is designed for use in a computer lab or with a mobile laptop lab.

Technology Needs

1.  Computer lab or laptop cart with Internet access. (Internet content-filter is mandated by law.)

2.  Presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint.

3.  Desktop Publishing software like Microsoft Publisher or Word Processing software like Microsoft Word.

4.  Networked printer. Preferably color.

Handouts/Worksheets

The following are worksheets that will be needed for the webquest. Teachers can modify worksheets to meet the needs of your class.

State Research Worksheet

Website Recording Worksheet

Venn Diagram Worksheet

State Webquest Rubric

Standards

Social Studies Local- http://www.archkckcs.org/curriculum/curriculum.asp

Course Purpose:  The students will identify and describe the ongoing growth of Kansas as compared to the geographic regions of the United States.

Core Outcome 2:  Economics

Students will use a working knowledge and understanding of major economic concepts.

          The student will:

1.                 verify that manufacturing and productivity are affected by scarcity.

2.                 recognize the regional interdependence of the American economic systems.

Core Outcome 3:  Geography

Students will develop an awareness of geographic places and locations in Kansas as compared to regions in the United States.

Core Outcome 4:  History

Students will recognize important events in the history of Kansas.

Core Outcome 5:  Culture

Students will explain the multicultural nature of Kansas history and society.

The student will:

1.                 discuss reasons people choose to live in one area rather than another.

2.                 investigate the native inhabitants of each of the Kansas regions.

3.                 examine the reasons for the movement of immigrants to a particular region of the United States.

4.                 summarize the multicultural contributions to the local history of an area.

Core Outcome 6:  Skills

Students will demonstrate the following skills:

a.                 timelines

b.                 sequencing

c.                  graphic skills – charts, diagrams, graphs, and grids

d.                 map skills – hemisphere, latitude, longitude, and scale

e.                  compare and contrast

f.                   outlining

g.                 research

h.                 vocabulary (political features, artifacts, benefit, imports, exports)

i.                   cause and effect

j.                   memorizing

English Local- http://www.archkckcs.org/curriculum/curriculum.asp State-http://www.ksde.org/outcomes/communications.html

The student will make planned oral presentations. 

• Determine appropriate content for audience. 
• Organize content sequentially or around major ideas. 
• Summarize main points before or after presentation. 
• Incorporate visual aids to support the presentation

The student will synthesize information from a variety of resources. 

• Skim materials to develop a general overview of content or to locate specific information. 
• Develop notes that include important concepts, paraphrases, summaries, and identification of information sources. 
• Organize and record information on charts, maps, and graphs. 
• Use available electronic databases to access information. 
• Credit secondary reference sources. 

Technology Local- http://www.archkckcs.org/curriculum/curriculum.asp National- http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_stands.html

Basic operations and concepts

·    Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

·    Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Social, ethical, and human issues

·    Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Technology productivity tools

·    Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

·    Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

Technology communications tools

·    Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Technology research tools

·    Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

·    Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

·    Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

·    Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Last Updated on March 26, 2005