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Web Inquiry Lessontemplate
Web Inquiry Lessontemplate
Introduction
Youre a world famous zoologist and youve been asked to write an article about your favorite
animal for National Geographic magazine. This is a dream come true and you cant wait to
share all of your knowledge about such an exciting animal! National Geographic has requested
that certain facts must be presented in your article, or else they wont be able to publish it.
Although you are an expert in the field, you know your article must include valid sources in
order to support your writing. Are you ready to let the world hear you?
Task/Challenge
Students are to research an animal of their choice. They must collect and organize information
about their animals. Students will evaluate internet sources by completing a Website
Evaluation Sheet in order to determine whether they are valid sources. After collecting and
organizing information, students are to write a paper based on the information they have
found. The must answer all of the questions outlined in the Process section in order to receive
full credit.
http://webinquirylesson.weebly.com/
Process
How will students complete this challenge?
Step 1. Select the animal of your choice.
Step 2. Begin researching your animal. As you research, fill out the graphic organizer
below. Write where you found specific information next to it, so you know source you used.
Step 3. You need to have at least 4 different sources. Remember to choose websites that you
have carefully reviewed to ensure it is a valid, trustworthy source. Online encyclopedias are
great resources that are available to you through the school! Complete the S.P.I.D.E.R.
worksheet for each site to determine if the source is reliable. Remember to use APA format
when citing sources and on the Works Cited page. Check
out https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ for help citing sources!
Step 4. Answer the following questions in your article:
What Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species does your animal
belong to?
What does the animal look like?
Step 5. After you have collected all of your information, write an outline for your research
paper
Step 6. Write a rough draft of your research paper. Have 2 others students review your draft.
Step 7. Write final draft of research paper including a Works Cited page.
Step 8. When turning in your assignment you should have:
Materials
Internet, computer/tablet, writing utensils, graphic organizer,
web inquiry activity, one that incorporates more group work and ends in a more
engaging assignment then a paper.
2. How did using this technology tool enhance this lesson? What do you gain by using this
tool? What do you lose?
I think using technology enhanced this lesson because everything was online making it
easier for students to know where to go and look for information about the project.
Kids often misplace papers which can have an effect on their grade because they miss
out on information or cant find their work so they cant turn it in for credit. The
website I created for this assignment, is a one-stop shop for students that will make it
easy for them to access information anytime they need and in one location. I dont think
anything gets lost in this lesson. Students are able to explore freely using the internet,
they just have to be sure that the sources they use are appropriate and valid.